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Roots 2.0: Using DNA to Trace My Ancestry
Until recently, people interested in their family history relied on relatives or archives for genealogical information. These days, they can also look to DNA testing for clues about their ancestry. The World’s Carol Zall decided to see what she could find out from her genes.
Swedish Jam Session: Väsen Plays The World
Swedish folk supergroup Väsen meet Marco Werman in The World’s Boston studio and play some traditional Swedish tunes from their new CD, “Väsen Street”.
Kids Books for the Holidays
This year’s selection includes new titles that feature stunning artwork, as well as some updated classics.
Great Books for The Holidays
This year’s recommendations come from writers and journalists including Granta editor John Freeman and writer Yiyun Li.
New Releases from Scotland
A local music shop owner in Edinburgh talks about some of the best-selling CDs at her shop.
Recommendations for children’s books
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The World’s Carol Zall joins host Lisa Mullins to discuss holiday reading suggestions for kids from around the world. Download MP3Check out the recommendations
Custer’s last flag
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A damaged cavalry flag that was found on the battlefield at Little Bighorn went on the auction block today. It fetched more than two million dollars at auction today, as The World’s Carol Zall reports. Download MP3Royal weddings
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Marriage of the royal kind is what a lot of people around the globe are talking about these days. Britain’s Prince William and his fiancee Kate Middleton have now set a date. They will marry on April 29 at Westminster Abbey, no less. All the intention on the British royals got The World’s Carol Zall thinking about all those ‘other’ royal families out there. Download MP3 (Photo: Ellocharlie)
Nadeem Aslam – writing about Pakistan
We rarely get a glimpse into real life in Pakistan. One way to do that is through writing. Nadeem Aslam was born in Pakistan and moved with his family to England when he was fourteen. He has since written three novels in English. The World’s Carol Zall spoke with him about his work and has this profile. Download MP3
Audio Extra: Nadeem Aslam reads from ‘Leila in the Wilderness’
Hobbit rallies in New Zealand
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The World’s Carol Zall reports on a push in New Zealand to make the country the filming location for the “Lord of the Rings” prequel, “The Hobbit.” Earlier plans to film in New Zealand were jeopardized after actors protested over working conditions. Download MP3
Doctor Who wears tweed
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Matt Smith is the latest actor to play the iconic “Doctor Who” character on British television. His choice of a Harris Tweed jacket for his incarnation of the Doctor has given the iconic Scottish fabric an unexpected boost. The World’s Carol Zall reports. Download MP3Mhairi Hall
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For Mhairi Hall, the music on her new album is about three things: It’s about traditional Scottish melodies, it’s about the piano and it’s about a place. The World’s Carol Zall has more. Download MP3Kit Hawes
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Every now and then we check in on how folks somewhere around the world decide to spend their Friday night. Today we visit the English countryside town of Burford, where guitar virtuoso Kit Hawes fills the local pub with music and fans.Download MP3
English and Welsh wills online
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Download MP3A searchable index to English and Welsh Wills for the period 1861-1941 is available online for the first time. The World’s Carol Zall reports.
‘Bookseller of Kabul’ author to pay damages
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Download MP3A court in Norway has ordered Norwegian journalist Asne Seierstad to pay damages of about $40,000 to a member of an Afghan family she wrote about in her 2003 book “The Bookseller of Kabul.” The World’s Carol Zall has more.
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