Nov 19th, 2009 · The conflict in Afghanistan dominates headlines, but many people seek a deeper understanding of the country and the war the U.S. is fighting there. In the first of a series of suggestions for an Afghanistan "reading list," Washington Post special military correspondent Tom Ricks shares his recommendations, ranging from a collection of Afghan proverbs, to a history of the CIA's involvement in the country.
Jul 2nd, 2009 · The Nigerian musician brings his mesmerizing beats and animated performers to Seattle for an exciting show of Nigerian juju music. The seventy-minute set features Yoruban praises and proverbs, backed by an incredible percussion section.
Mar 15th, 2008 · For this week's "Homework" assignment, we asked you to send us stories about your obsolete skills. We heard from celestial navigators, masters of the "slide rule," and a classical composer who wrote his musicians' parts by hand. Next week's assignment: Update your favorite weather proverbs. E-mail stories to Homework@NPR.org or call 202-408-5183.
Mar 18th, 2007 · In the on-air puzzle for this week, given two words, re-arrange the letters of the first word to get a new word. That new word and the second word are both parts of a familiar proverb or saying. For example, given "words" and "pen," you'd re-arrange the letters of "words" to make "sword" and you'd say, "the pen is mightier than the sword."
Dec 5th, 2004 · In Vietnam, there is a proverb: "The living need light and the dead need music." This genre of music is unique to Vietnam's Buddhist tradition and funeral rites. But some say it's on the way out, a victim of economic modernization. NPR's Michael Sullivan reports.
Aug 8th, 2004 · Puzzle master Will Shortz quizzes one of our listeners, and has a challenge for everyone at home. This week's winner is Sherry Heffner from San Antonio, Texas. She listens to Weekend Edition on member station KSPX in San Antonio.