Ancient Greek and Roman statues often smelled like roses, a new study says Ancient Greek and Roman statues didn't originally look like they do now in museums. A new study says they didn't smell the same, either. James Doubek
A first-of-its-kind exhibit in NYC recreates Anne Frank's hiding place For the first time, a re-creation of the annex where Anne Frank hid from Nazis is available outside Amsterdam. Visitors to the New York exhibit say its themes reverberate in today's political climate. Sarah Ventre Play AudioListen 4 mins
The history of the shopping cart The modern shopping cart — as we know it — didn't always exist, which meant it had to be invented. The How Curious podcast explores the history of the shopping cart. Mallory Yu Play AudioListen 8 mins
Beloved historic landmarks navigate an uncertain future after the LA fires In Pasadena, The Gamble House was in a fire evacuation zone and its custodians are trying to safeguard its future. In Altadena, only concrete walls are left from the former home of novelist Zane Grey. Chloe Veltman
How FDR expanded executive power and shaped the modern presidency NPR's history show Throughline has the story of the first modern president to really expand executive power. Rund Abdelfatah Ramtin Arablouei Play AudioListen 9 mins
25 hours? Before Cory Booker, there was 'Mr. Smith' In 1939, the character of Mr. Smith — played by Jimmy Stewart — spent 25 hours on the Senate floor railing against corruption. Bob Mondello
'The Indicator From Planet Money' explains why tariffs are back A brief history of U.S. tariffs: How they came into fashion, fell out of fashion, are now back again and why economists aren't too happy about it. Darian Woods Adrian Ma Play AudioListen 4 mins
Researchers unearth rare King Arthur sequel Researchers have discovered a manuscript of one of the oldest versions of the story of King Arthur. How did they find and decipher it? Matthew Cloutier John Ketchum Play AudioListen 4 mins
Word of the Week: The swashbuckling origins and evolution of 'filibuster' Sen. Cory Booker's record-breaking Senate speech wasn't technically a filibuster, but it still put the word in focus. Here's what to know about its history, from the swashbuckling to the stonewalling. Rachel Treisman
The artist behind 'the worst' Trump portrait defends her work The painting, which was commissioned by Republicans, has hung in Colorado's state Capitol since 2019. Trump follows other U.S. presidents who weren't flattered by their depictions. Emma Bowman
