In the early 20th century, when advertisers weren’t selling Americans radioactive beauty products, they signed up for the war against germs. A National Geographic video.
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After Cyrus the Great of Persia conquered Babylon in 539 BCE, he needed to keep the peace and rule over vast distances and peoples of different cultures, languages and faiths. Neil MacGregor explains how a clay cylinder helped achieve that.
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On November 3rd, Mississippi voters approved a new state flag, one that doesn’t feature the Confederate battle flag. The new banner features the state flower, the magnolia blossom. A Vox video by Coleman Lowndes.
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“Rainy Night in Georgia,” written by Tony Joe White, recorded by Ray Charles, 1972. The song was a hit for Brook Benton in 1970.
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“Have You Ever Seen the Rain?” written by John Fogerty, recorded by Honey Boy Martin, 1972.
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“Raining in My Heart,” written by J.D. Miller and Slim Harpo (James Moore), recorded by Slim Harpo, 1961.
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“Rain,” written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, recorded by Immaculate Fools, 1994. Andy Sharp on didgeridoo.
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“It’s Gonna Rain,” written by Charles Johnson and recorded by the Sensational Nightingales. The song is also know as “Fire Next Time.”
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“Come Rain or Come Shine,” written by Harold Arlen with lyrics by Johnny Mercer, recorded by Sarah Vaughan, 1950. Accompanied by George Treadwell and His All Stars, including Jimmy Jones (piano), and Budd Johnson (tenor sax).
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“I Can’t Let Go,” written by Al Gorgoni and Chip Taylor, recorded by Linda Ronstadt, 1980. Recorded by The Hollies in 1966.
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