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Restoring Old New York
From: Avishay Artsy
Caption: A still from the 1920 film "Manhatta."
The early American experimental film "Manhatta" gets a much-needed facelift.

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Jul 28, 2010
  • Length: 06:53
  • Purchases: 1
Distillations Episode 92: Scientific Collaborations
From: Distillations
Series: Distillations
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In honor of National Poetry Month, Distillations looks at Lord Byron and his classic Don Juan. Also, opium and The Age of Wonder.

  • Added: Apr 09, 2010
  • Length: 11:41
Distillations Episode 83: Fellows in Action
From: Distillations
Series: Distillations
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What do Isaac Newton, yeast, and Harold Urey have in common?

  • Added: Apr 07, 2010
  • Length: 12:28
Distillations Episode 91: Marvels and Ciphers
From: Distillations
Series: Distillations
Caption: Rudolph Pariser in front of a blackboard with quantum calculations, contemplating molecular model, 1950s. , Credit: Courtesy of The Hagley Museum and Library.
In this episode, host Meir Rinde and guest co-host Gigi Naglak give us a tour of the Chemical Heritage Foundation's new exhibit Marvels and Ciphers.

Bought by WTJU


  • Added: Apr 05, 2010
  • Length: 10:30
  • Purchases: 1
Born Into a World of Things
From: Hannah Krakauer
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Archaeologist Michael Shanks talks about the history of stuff and our relationship with it.

  • Added: Feb 19, 2010
  • Length: 09:33
Distillations Episode 81: Light
From: Distillations
Series: Distillations
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We learn about solar power, the history of light bulbs, and seasonal affective disorder.

  • Added: Feb 08, 2010
  • Length: 11:57
Tesla vs. the United States
From: Deus Ex Machina
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Who invented radio? Marconi or Tesla? 90% of people get this wrong. Find out by attending the Supreme Court trial in 1943. The answer will surp...

Bought by KCMJ Community Radio


  • Added: Feb 01, 2010
  • Length: 49:13
  • Purchases: 1
Distillations Episode 87: Scientific Journeys
From: Distillations
Series: Distillations
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This episode follows three men's scientific journeys: one seeking alien life, another investigating the spiritual world, and the last sailing towar...

  • Added: Jan 29, 2010
  • Length: 12:30
The 'Discovery' of North America
From: With Good Reason
Caption: Pamlico Village, Credit: Library of Congress
Two Native American scholars explore how the Europeans' "Doctrine of Discovery" has affected American Indian nations from 1607 to today.

Bought by RadioFreePalmer, KZYX, KMUD, KZMU Moab Community Radio, Aspen Public Radio and more


  • Added: Nov 11, 2009
  • Length: 28:59
  • Purchases: 10
Kodak Camera
From: William S. Hammack
Series: Stories of Technology
Caption: PRX default Piece image
The story of George Eastman and how he revolutionized photography

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Nov 02, 2009
  • Length: 02:46
  • Purchases: 1
Day in Tech History - October 07
From: Jeffrey Powers
Series: Day in Tech History
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Daily rundown of Tech History

  • Added: Oct 06, 2009
  • Length: 06:17
Day in Tech History
From: Jeffrey Powers
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We run through Technology history on a daily basis

  • Added: Oct 02, 2009
  • Length: 04:40
Sustainable Communities
From: Smart City Radio
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This week on Smart City, we'll look at the next generation of housing design with architect Avi Friedman and discover the lessons learned from Dani...

Bought by Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), WLRN, WFSU, Spokane Public Radio, and WBEZ


  • Added: Sep 09, 2009
  • Length: 58:52
  • Purchases: 5
Action Speaks! - What Now? 1961: JFK Calls for the Moon!
From: Action Speaks Radio
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Action Speaks!-Underappreciated Dates that Changed America presents What Now? a series of 8 one hour programs suitable for individual or serial air...

Bought by KREV-LP, KIOS-FM Omaha Public Radio, and WRNC-LP


  • Added: May 26, 2009
  • Length: 58:51
  • Purchases: 3
A Well Read Book Fair
From: Emma Jacobs
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Dealers of Americana talk about the allure of old books.

Bought by Remix Radio, New Hampshire Public Radio, KUOW, and WBHM


  • Added: Apr 20, 2009
  • Length: 04:17
  • Purchases: 4
Howland Cultural Center - Geothermal System
From: Clearwater Moment
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The Howland Cultural Center is a beautiful performance space, gallery, and host to cultural events in the Hudson Valley. The historic building rec...

  • Added: Mar 09, 2009
  • Length: 01:46
Pollopel Island
From: Tom Niemisto
Caption: Bannerman's Castle, Credit: Shaun O'Boyle
Pollopel Island is host to Bannerman's Castle. But its curious history goes back centuries

  • Added: Mar 09, 2009
  • Length: 01:46
Professional Networks
From: Distillations
Series: Distillations
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Explore the tools and shared experiences that bring a professional community together. Chemical Agent: Sodium Cyanide.

  • Added: Feb 05, 2009
  • Length: 11:42
Unquiet History 5
From: Matthew Battles
Series: Unquiet History
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A new view of medieval garbage

  • Added: Oct 27, 2008
  • Length: 02:51
Damascus Steel
From: Distillations
Caption: PRX default Piece image
The tiny secret within Damascus steel

  • Added: Aug 20, 2008
  • Length: 02:37
Things We Wear
From: Distillations
Series: Distillations
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A look at the chemistry of clothing.

  • Added: Aug 13, 2008
  • Length: 12:15
Can You Think Without Electricity?
From: The humble Farmer
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Electricity is habit forming

  • Added: Jul 23, 2008
  • Length: 01:52
How does a history major end up with a boiler operator's license? Easy.
From: Martin Connelly
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Steve Tatko explains how he ended up with a bioler operator's license.

  • Added: Jul 02, 2008
  • Length: 03:09
Hedy Lamarr
From: Eric Molinsky
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A 1940s Hollywood star invents the technology behind cell phones.

Bought by WABE, New Hampshire Public Radio, PRX Remix, KUT, WILL and more


  • Added: Jun 23, 2008
  • Length: 09:39
  • Purchases: 6
Downtown Profile: Corvallis, Oregon
From: KLCC
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A Profile of an Oregon City

  • Added: May 06, 2008
  • Length: 07:19

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