Photographers Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher discuss their book “African Ark: People and Ancient Cultures of Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa.” The two discuss the cultural traditions of the indigenous groups from this region in Africa and the relationships they formed with these communities during this photography project. Studs plays an unnamed traditional Surma warrior song.

Discussing the book "Blue highways: a journey into America" with William Least Heat Moon.

Discussing the book "Blue highways: a journey into America" with William Least Heat Moon.

The American author and educator was inspired to explore the city of Prague after the death of her Czech grandmother. In her travels, Hampl came to learn more about contemporary Prague than about her family's roots, but it led to the publication of the memoir, A Romantic Education.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The American-born socialite experienced tragedy early in life after her mother was killed in a plane crash. She and her sister were then abandoned by their father and raised by aloof grandparents and a series of nannies. Later, she studied and traveled in Iran and India, married the last Chogyal (King) of Sikkim (northeast India), and wrote an autobiography.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations