How did a “Father of the Constitution” also play a pivotal role in creating the American system of politics?
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Seeing Things with Tony Cragg
How is an artist’s view of the world represented by their work and what is necessary to make the leap to the physical form of an artwork?
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A Journey Through the Madness Industry
How do you know if someone is disturbed? Could they be a psychopath?
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The Evolution of Ideas (and Ourselves)
What allows some ideas to survive, while others are forgotten?
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The Prehistory of Home
How did human beings develop the concept of “home” and what do our dwellings say about us and our view of the world?
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Social Media's Impact on the Law
How is the rise of social media affecting and changing the practice of law?
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The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion
How is the ubiquity of cheap, fashionable, and trendy clothing at discount stores, outlet malls, and other retailers affecting the environment and people’s lives around the world?
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The Future of Agriculture on the Great Plains
Is there a sustainable model of farming on the horizon for the remaining residents of America’s Great Plains or will the water run out before they get there?
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What Animals Can Teach Us About Health
Can doctors gain insight from studying how veterinarians interact with and treat their patients?
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Lucian Freud
How does a great artist’s portraiture change over their lifetime and how does their artistic evolvement reflect the changes in their lives?
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The Life and Times of America's Banana King
Who was Samuel Zemurray and how did he rise from his penniless immigrant beginnings to a life of riches and power beyond most of the world’s imagination?
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Coping with Media Overload
Can the ubiquity of all-the-time, everywhere media coverage be avoided and how can we regain control of our media diet?
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