One day ahead of a second U.K. lockdown, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson fields questions from members in the House of Commons on his government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic and other domestic issues.
Author Eric Jay Dolin provided a history of hurricanes that have impacted the United States. This was a virtual event hosted by Garden District Book Shop in New Orleans.
Astrophysicist Mario Livio looked at the scientific discoveries of Galileo that challenged conventional thinking during his time. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
Theoretical physicist Leonard Mlodinow remembered his friendship and working relationship with the late award-winning physicist Stephen Hawking. This virtual event was hosted by Powell's Bookstore.
Research seismologist Susan Hough provided a dual biography of geologist Baily Willis and scientist Robert Hill and their debate of whether southern California was partial to earthquakes during western migration in the early 20th century. This was a virtual event hosted by Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena, California.
Space Shuttle Endeavour pilot Terry Virts provided an inside look at space travel and exploration. This was a virtual event hosted by Literati Bookstore in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Author and producer Ann Druyan provided a follow-up to her late husband Carl Sagan's study of space. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
Author Eric Jay Dolin provided a history of hurricanes that have impacted the United States. This was a virtual event hosted by Garden District Book Shop in New Orleans.
Astrophysicist Mario Livio looked at the scientific discoveries of Galileo that challenged conventional thinking during his time. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
Theoretical physicist Leonard Mlodinow remembered his friendship and working relationship with the late award-winning physicist Stephen Hawking. This virtual event was hosted by Powell's Bookstore.
Research seismologist Susan Hough provided a dual biography of geologist Baily Willis and scientist Robert Hill and their debate of whether southern California was partial to earthquakes during western migration in the early 20th century. This was a virtual event hosted by Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena, California.
Space Shuttle Endeavour pilot Terry Virts provided an inside look at space travel and exploration. This was a virtual event hosted by Literati Bookstore in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Author and producer Ann Druyan provided a follow-up to her late husband Carl Sagan's study of space. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
Author Eric Jay Dolin provided a history of hurricanes that have impacted the United States. This was a virtual event hosted by Garden District Book Shop in New Orleans.
Astrophysicist Mario Livio looked at the scientific discoveries of Galileo that challenged conventional thinking during his time. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
Theoretical physicist Leonard Mlodinow remembered his friendship and working relationship with the late award-winning physicist Stephen Hawking. This virtual event was hosted by Powell's Bookstore.
Edward Ball looked at white supremacy through the lens of his great-great grandfather, a member of the Ku Klux Klan in Louisiana during the years after the Civil War. He was interviewed by Sheryll Cashin, author and Georgetown University professor of law, civil rights, and social justice.
Journalists Peter Baker and Susan Glasser, "The Man Who Ran Washington," and George Packer, "Our Man," discussed their respective biographies of political figures James Baker and Richard Holbrooke. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
Biographer Larry Tye recounted the life of the late Republican Senator Joe McCarthy of Wisconsin. This was a virtual event hosted by the Wisconsin Book Festival.
Author and DePaul University professor Miles Harvey recounts 19th century lawyer turned Mormon evangelist James Strang, who claimed to be the successor to Joseph Smith. The author reports that Mr. Strand convinced hundreds to follow him to an island in Lake Michigan, where he named himself king and ran a pirate colony prior to his assassination.
Sarah Broom discussed her National Book Award-winning memoir, "The Yellow House." This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
Edward Ball looked at white supremacy through the lens of his great-great grandfather, a member of the Ku Klux Klan in Louisiana during the years after the Civil War. He was interviewed by Sheryll Cashin, author and Georgetown University professor of law, civil rights, and social justice.
Journalists Peter Baker and Susan Glasser, "The Man Who Ran Washington," and George Packer, "Our Man," discussed their respective biographies of political figures James Baker and Richard Holbrooke. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
Biographer Larry Tye recounted the life of the late Republican Senator Joe McCarthy of Wisconsin. This was a virtual event hosted by the Wisconsin Book Festival.
Author and DePaul University professor Miles Harvey recounts 19th century lawyer turned Mormon evangelist James Strang, who claimed to be the successor to Joseph Smith. The author reports that Mr. Strand convinced hundreds to follow him to an island in Lake Michigan, where he named himself king and ran a pirate colony prior to his assassination.
Sarah Broom discussed her National Book Award-winning memoir, "The Yellow House." This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
Edward Ball looked at white supremacy through the lens of his great-great grandfather, a member of the Ku Klux Klan in Louisiana during the years after the Civil War. He was interviewed by Sheryll Cashin, author and Georgetown University professor of law, civil rights, and social justice.
Journalists Peter Baker and Susan Glasser, "The Man Who Ran Washington," and George Packer, "Our Man," discussed their respective biographies of political figures James Baker and Richard Holbrooke. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
Biographer Larry Tye recounted the life of the late Republican Senator Joe McCarthy of Wisconsin. This was a virtual event hosted by the Wisconsin Book Festival.
