NPR takes a look at a biography written about Edward R. Murrow, a distinguished broadcast journalist. Features an interview with the author, excerpts from the book, and audio clips of some of Murrow's most famous broadcasts including the...

Leader of Afghanistan's struggling transitional administration, he managed to escape the Taliban's attempts on his life. Karzai is attributed with diplomatic skills and strength to pull a war torn nation together.

South African born writer and broadcaster Winifred May de Kok (1893-1969) had attended medical school in England during the 1920s and was in medical practice until 1953, when she became a television broadcaster, engaging in discussions...

A transcript, from a syndicated radio broadcast, that discusses the life and scientific accomplishments of Count Rumford. An anecdotal account of Rumford's contribution to our understanding of heat. Contains a good deal of biographical...

An interesting account of Rudolf Diesel and his invention of the diesel engine. The text is the actual transcropt of a syndicated radio broadcast called "Engines of Ingenuity." Outstanding information on Diesel and his engine invention.

This site from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation explains the uses and effects of an octopus's poison. The information that is presented is somewhat brief, but factual, and worth checking out on the subject.

A fun interactive site for finding out what happens in all departments of a broadcast newsroom.

This site from the British Broadcasting Corporation provides BBC's 20th anniversary retrospective on Margaret Thatcher's rise to power as the first woman Prime Minister of Great Britain. This articles is written by her former press...

This site discusses women jounalists, photographers, and broadcasters during World War II. Contains information about women as journalists in WWII. There is specific information about eight women journalists and examples of their work.

Commencement music directors! Looking for a fresh approach to a tired "Pomp and Circumstance?" Use this National Public Radio broadcast story of British composer Edward Elgar's famous ceremonial music.

In Summer 2003, NPR broadcast a special series on the history of American music. This site focus is on the unique traditions in American music including country music, blues, and gospel.

In Summer 2003, NPR broadcast a special series on the history of American music. This site focus is on the unique traditions in American music including country music, blues, and gospel.

In Summer 2003, NPR broadcast a special series on the history of American music. This site focus is on the unique traditions in American music including country music, blues, and gospel.

At this site from BBC News, you can explore the death of an American president through the eyes of the British Broadcasting Company (BBC). This site offers the reader extensive information about former president Ronald Reagan including...

At this site from BBC News, you can explore the death of an American president through the eyes of the British Broadcasting Company (BBC). This site offers the reader extensive information about former president Ronald Reagan including...

At this site from BBC News, you can explore the death of an American president through the eyes of the British Broadcasting Company (BBC). This site offers the reader extensive information about former president Ronald Reagan including...

At this site from BBC News, you can explore the death of an American president through the eyes of the British Broadcasting Company (BBC). This site offers the reader extensive information about former president Ronald Reagan including...

At this site from BBC News, you can explore the death of an American president through the eyes of the British Broadcasting Company (BBC). This site offers the reader extensive information about former president Ronald Reagan including...

At this site from BBC News, you can explore the death of an American president through the eyes of the British Broadcasting Company (BBC). This site offers the reader extensive information about former president Ronald Reagan including...

From a series of radio broadcasts called "Present at the Creation," this website details the history of the famous song, "Home on the Range" that became very popular in American culture. It includes information on the dispute regarding...

From a series of radio broadcasts called "Present at the Creation," this website details the history of the famous song, "Home on the Range" that became very popular in American culture. It includes information on the dispute regarding...

The official website for CBS broadcasting.

The official website for CBS broadcasting.

In September of 2006 the bones of a female Australopithecus Afarensis were unearthed. This extremely rare juvenile specimen allowed scientists a new insight into characteristics of an important human ancestor. Learn more about this...