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The Art And History Of Boston's 100-Year-Old Vilna Shul
The Vilna Shul is undergoing a massive restoration that opens a window into the lives of the Lithuanian Jews who built it. -
'Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool' Unpacks The Man Behind The Horn
To many jazz musician Miles Davis was the very embodiment of ‘cool.’ Now, a new documentary “Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool” from director Stanley Nelson is tracing the musical giant’s boundary-busting life and career. -
The Plough And Stars Of Cambridge Celebrates 50 Years
Cambridge’s legendary Irish pub The Plough and Stars — historically a popular hangout for writers, architects, and musicians alike — is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. -
'Whistleblowing Is Really In Our DNA': A History Of Reporting Wrongdoing
Whistleblowing dates back to the nation's earliest days. It's been a risky and controversial exercise ever since. -
Some 'Podunk' Town In The Middle Of Nowhere
It happens on every road trip — you're driving from city to city, natural wonder to natural wonder. Every hour is a magical combination of rustic beauty… -
Jimmy Tingle Hosts A Show For The Mayflower II
Comedian Jimmy Tingle is headlining a fundraiser later this week to help bring the Mayflower II replica to Provincetown. It is the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrim’s first landing there. -
Are We Ready For Another 'New Deal'?
The New Deal's radical changes and the hurdles it faced along the way may sound strikingly familiar to what Americans are hearing today. -
When Cambridge Was A Counterculture Hotbed
The Curiosity Desk joins a walking tour of 1970s Cambridge, with the man behind "Mapping Out Utopia." -
Encore: Revisiting And Reliving The History Of The Massachusetts 54th Regiment
Boston’s 54th Regiment memorial, which honors the first black regiment to fight for the Union in the Civil War, is kicking off a major restoration this fall. How the project is helping highlight Boston’s black history. -
Boston Marks 400th Anniversary Of Start Of Slavery In America With 'Day Of Healing'
Part of the event included a special presentation in Faneuil Hall’s Great Hall, where park rangers did their best to solemnly illustrate the history of slavery in Massachusetts.
