Arts & Culture

From artistic collaborations to creative problem solving, the arts have the power to lift us up and transform our future. These stories celebrate art, creativity, and culture in all its forms.

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The Fascinating History Behind Some of Your Favorite Movies!

What do giant stag beetles have to do with Wallace & Gromit, King Kong, or The Nightmare Before Christmas? The answer is a surprising trip down memory lane to the wonderful land of stop motion animation! Trust us, you'll want to hear this wild tale!

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Dive into a Pool of Grits at South Carolina’s World Grits Festival!

When your town is known for eating the most grits in your area, why not roll around in them? On this edition of Saturdays Around the World, we're getting an exclusive view of what it's like to be a contender in the amazing Rolling in the Grits contest in South Carolina!

Image: Gene Kelly and Cyd Charisse dancing together in the film Brigadoon

The Largest, Most Viewed Paintings In the World That No One Knows About

What's your favorite old movie? Chances are there's one character that connects all of our beloved old films. They are always there, we just never noticed. Any guesses who it is?

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Medical Device to Fashion Statement: The Amazing History of Glasses

In the past few decades, glasses have become a fashion statement and form of expression. But how did they make the transition from a medical device to a stylish accessory? And can we transform prosthetics, wheelchairs, and hearing aids in the same creative and widely accepted way?

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Is Going Zero Waste Really Possible?

Have you seen those people who can fit a year's worth of garbage into a mason jar? Is that even possible? Meet a family that tried to live zero waste for a month and see how it went!

A Funny-Looking Clam That’s Saving Communities!

Can a clam help keep a culture alive? The impact the geoduck has had on the communities of the American Northwest goes even further, bringing together culinary experts, conservationists, and pallets around the globe! This intriguing mollusk is way more than just a delicacy on your plate!

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Hidden Planets in an Everyday World!

Have you ever received a gift from a stranger that changed your view of the world? Get ready to experience a mesmerizing ball of wonder that fits in the palm of your hand! Let us take you on a global scavenger hunt in search of Josh Simpson’s hidden glass Infinity Planets!

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“Eating Local”: When the Most Delicious Ingredient is History

What if sourcing our food "locally" also included bringing hundreds of years of delicious stories to life from the history of the land and sea the food comes from? How deep might those tastes reach in us? Here's what that looks like for this pub in the UK!

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Transforming Trash into Living Robots!

You'll find a lot of strange things on the streets of New York City, but the fantastical giant robots of Brooklyn RobotWorks will certainly stop you in your tracks. Meet the creative mind behind these incredible, walking works of art made from everyday objects!

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