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An Epic (And Mythic) 2011 NBA Preview

These guys aren't playing basketball this season. But they were photographed in the Caucasus region, some time between 1870 and 1886. Library of Congress hide caption

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Sports

An Epic (And Mythic) 2011 NBA Preview

by Mike Pesca

3 min

An Epic (And Mythic) 2011 NBA Preview

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The Good Old Yule Log Spreads To HDTV

A screencap of the iconic WPIX Yule Log. The original video was filmed in 1966; this version was redone in 1970. WPIX hide caption

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Television

The Good Old Yule Log Spreads To HDTV

by Serri Graslie

4 min

The Good Old Yule Log Spreads To HDTV

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Taking Classical Off The Pedestal, And Into Black Communities

Detroit Symphony Orchestra bassist Rick Robinson also founded the chamber ensemble CutTime Players. Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Music Interviews

Taking Classical Off The Pedestal, And Into Black Communities

by NPR Staff

7 min

Taking Classical Off The Pedestal, And Into Black Communities

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