PRX - Pieces for Topic: Historical
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The modern day workplace is the product of a centuries-long battle for fair wages, reasonable hours and safe conditions. Civics 101 tells the story...
Bought by Oregon Public Broadcasting, KUT, WXDU, RadioStPete Florida, and WVTF
- Added: Nov 03, 2023
- Length: 57:29
- Purchases: 5
A look at the history of modern circus and how Ireland and Irish performers played a pivotal role.
- Added: Feb 11, 2017
- Length: 27:51
In 2002, retired FBI and CIA investigator Charlie Hess began writing letters Robert Charles Browne, a convicted murderer who claimed to have killed...
- Added: Dec 30, 2015
- Length: 58:18
Memorialized in a Bob Dylan song and an Academy Award nominated Denzel Washington film, Rubin “Hurricane” Carter was a successful prize fighter, wh...
Bought by WEZU, WOUB, NPR Illinois, RadioFreePalmer, Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi) and more
- Added: Dec 28, 2011
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 28
You’re probably familiar with Jack Benny and Orsen Wells - but do you know Norman Corwin? The widely acclaimed writer, director, and producer from ...
Bought by WRPI
- Added: Nov 29, 2010
- Length: 50:01
- Purchases: 1
Archaeologist Michael Shanks talks about the history of stuff and our relationship with it.
- Added: Feb 19, 2010
- Length: 09:33
THE EMERGENCE OF BOB DYLAN traces the incomparable artist's rise to the world stage. First hour can stand alone.
Bought by Louisville Public Media, KVMR, WUTC, KSRQ, KRCB 104.9 and more
- Added: Dec 01, 2005
- Length: 01:57:55
- Purchases: 15
