Reexamining the one-sided history depicted on markers in the U.S. Historical markers from the Atlantic through the Midwest tell a classic American tale of innocent white settlers killed by Native Americans. Many of the markers only tell half the story. Nick McMillan
An ancient farming practice is getting a new life Bio-char is gaining traction as a regenerative agriculture technique that could improve soil while sequestering carbon. But cost and education are still barriers to more widespread use on farms. Kate Grumke -- Special to Harvest
This ancient amber in Lebanon offers a glimpse into Earth's history Lebanon offers a glimpse into history, with a treasure trove of specimens that have been sealed away for millennia in ancient amber. Ari Daniel
Student protesters reflect on the legacy of campus activism during the Vietnam War As protests rise on college campuses around America, students reflect on the legacy of the campus activism of the late 1960s. Courtney Dorning
A visit to the traditional Mexican rodeo in San Antonio San Antonio's charreada or traditional Mexican rodeo originated among the Spanish conquistadors in the sixteenth century. The unique rodeo tradition has taken deep roots in the American Southwest. Jack Morgan
In Columbia University's protests of 1968 and 2024, what's similar — and different There are parallels between the two high-profile events, most starkly the proliferation of similar protests around the country. But key differences set them apart. Bill Chappell
Archaeologist uncovers George Washington's 250-year-old stash of cherries While excavating the cellar of President Washington's home at Mount Vernon, Va., an archaeologist found two glass jars poking out of the dirt. They hold 250-year-old preserved cherries. Michael Levitt
The debate to fix an outdated an incorrect Harriet Tubman historic marker A historical marker on Maryland's Eastern Shore contains errors about the story of Harriet Tubman, who grew up nearby. Some locals want to fix it, but others think it's fine how it is. John Lee
How two good friends became sworn siblings — with the revival of an ancient ritual Thousands of years ago, there was a ceremony to bind close friends together as sworn siblings. Could the practice be resurrected today to strengthen modern friendships? Two women did just that. Pien Huang
A century-long effort to recast the Civil War Most corners of the country harbor old or erroneous markers of some kind. An NPR investigation examines the proliferation of Confederate markers and a century-long effort to recast the Civil War. Laura Sullivan