Curio Cabinet / Worldly Curio
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8 minFREEHumanities Worldly CurioFree5 CQ
In eastern Ukraine, it's often women who lead families to new homes for safety while their husbands stay behind.
with PRI's The WorldIn eastern Ukraine, it's often women who lead families to new homes for safety while their husbands stay behind.
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4 minFREEHumanities Worldly CurioFree3 CQ
He is beloved for relinquishing his meager rations, going hungry so the kids could nourish themselves — and for hugging them close to ward off hypothermia.
with PRI's The WorldHe is beloved for relinquishing his meager rations, going hungry so the kids could nourish themselves — and for hugging them close to ward off hypothermia.
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4 minFREEHumanities Worldly CurioFree3 CQ
In France, the dropout rate at public universities is high — only 40 percent make it past the first year. That's one reason the French government is overhaul...
with PRI's The WorldIn France, the dropout rate at public universities is high — only 40 percent make it past the first year. That's one reason the French government is overhaul...
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6 minFREEHumanities Worldly CurioFree4 CQ
Jews who fled Europe after WWII are still influencing Paraguay and the country's relationship with Israel today.
with PRI's The WorldJews who fled Europe after WWII are still influencing Paraguay and the country's relationship with Israel today.
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7 minFREEHumanities Worldly CurioFree4 CQ
Thirty years after a US-backed dictator was overthrown, Paraguayan women still struggle under the oppression he imposed.
with PRI's The WorldThirty years after a US-backed dictator was overthrown, Paraguayan women still struggle under the oppression he imposed.
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6 minFREEHumanities Worldly CurioFree4 CQ
Starbucks announced plans to discontinue using plastic straws at its 28,000 locations worldwide. It's a positive development for the environment. But is it w...
with PRI's The WorldStarbucks announced plans to discontinue using plastic straws at its 28,000 locations worldwide. It's a positive development for the environment. But is it w...
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5 minFREEHumanities Worldly CurioFree3 CQ
What's it like to deal with a tariff? Ask a Philadelphia ice cream maker who exports to China.
with PRI's The WorldWhat's it like to deal with a tariff? Ask a Philadelphia ice cream maker who exports to China.
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4 minFREEHumanities Worldly CurioFree3 CQ
What do you mean, a quesadilla doesn’t always come with cheese? What else is a quesadilla if not a tortilla plus cheese?
with PRI's The WorldWhat do you mean, a quesadilla doesn’t always come with cheese? What else is a quesadilla if not a tortilla plus cheese?
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8 minFREEHumanities Worldly CurioFree5 CQ
South Korean artist Goh Hong-seok is legally blind and by his own estimate has lost around 90 percent of his vision over the years. For Goh, balloons are not...
with PRI's The WorldSouth Korean artist Goh Hong-seok is legally blind and by his own estimate has lost around 90 percent of his vision over the years. For Goh, balloons are not...
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6 minFREEHumanities Worldly CurioFree4 CQ
Rocker Bertrand Cantat killed his girlfriend in 2003. He was convicted and went to prison. Now, he's facing protests as he tries to rebuild a career.
with PRI's The WorldRocker Bertrand Cantat killed his girlfriend in 2003. He was convicted and went to prison. Now, he's facing protests as he tries to rebuild a career.
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7 minFREEHumanities Worldly CurioFree4 CQ
The New Sanctuary Coalition has been training people to accompany immigrants to check-ins and court dates for 11 years. Since Trump took office, they’re volu...
with PRI's The WorldThe New Sanctuary Coalition has been training people to accompany immigrants to check-ins and court dates for 11 years. Since Trump took office, they’re volu...
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7 minFREEHumanities Worldly CurioFree4 CQ
A new bill seeks to limit surrogacy to altruistic surrogates only, killing a business that injects $400 billion into the Indian economy every year.
with PRI's The WorldA new bill seeks to limit surrogacy to altruistic surrogates only, killing a business that injects $400 billion into the Indian economy every year.
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8 minFREEHumanities Worldly CurioFree5 CQ
In recent months, hundreds of people fleeing the war in Yemen have arrived at a tourist destination off the coast of South Korea. But neither the government ...
with PRI's The WorldIn recent months, hundreds of people fleeing the war in Yemen have arrived at a tourist destination off the coast of South Korea. But neither the government ...
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5 minFREEHumanities Worldly CurioFree3 CQ
The 1812 Overture isn't even about the America's War of 1812. So how did music celebrating Russia's pushback against a foreign power become associated with A...
with PRI's The WorldThe 1812 Overture isn't even about the America's War of 1812. So how did music celebrating Russia's pushback against a foreign power become associated with A...
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8 minFREEHumanities Worldly CurioFree5 CQ
Rebel Pepper fled China for Japan and then Washington, DC, to escape charges of subversion because of his cartoons.
with PRI's The WorldRebel Pepper fled China for Japan and then Washington, DC, to escape charges of subversion because of his cartoons.
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7 minFREEHumanities Worldly CurioFree4 CQ
A bill could allow transgender people to change their sex on their identification, but Guatemala remains a dangerous country for those who identify as trans.
with PRI's The WorldA bill could allow transgender people to change their sex on their identification, but Guatemala remains a dangerous country for those who identify as trans.
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5 minFREEHumanities Worldly CurioFree3 CQ
It’s not so simple as legal and illegal for children who want to claim their US birthright citizenship.
There are about 600,000 children in Mexico who were born in the US but struggle to claim citizenshipwith PRI's The WorldIt’s not so simple as legal and illegal for children who want to claim their US birthright citizenship.
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6 minFREEHumanities Worldly CurioFree4 CQ
In 2022, Qatar will host the World Cup. To do that, it needs dozens of venues and stadiums, which are currently being built by migrant workers.
with PRI's The WorldIn 2022, Qatar will host the World Cup. To do that, it needs dozens of venues and stadiums, which are currently being built by migrant workers.
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5 minFREEHumanities Worldly CurioFree3 CQ
A new French documentary looks back at the 20 years since a victory that made all of France proud. In it, defender Lilian Thuram wonders: ”The French team wa...
with PRI's The WorldA new French documentary looks back at the 20 years since a victory that made all of France proud. In it, defender Lilian Thuram wonders: ”The French team wa...
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3 minFREEHumanities Worldly CurioFree2 CQ
What are the potential health impacts on children who have been separated from their families at the border? Harvard's Dr. Jack Shonkoff, an expert on toxic ...
with PRI's The WorldWhat are the potential health impacts on children who have been separated from their families at the border? Harvard's Dr. Jack Shonkoff, an expert on toxic ...