'War Witch' is Modern Tale of Horror in Film After rebels snatch her from her people, Komona is forced to become a child soldier. She is told: We are rebels. Respect your guns. They are your new mother and father. Komona is given magic milk from the...
EXPLORATIONS - How English Evolved Into a Modern Language This is Steve Ember. And this is Shirley Griffith with the VOA Special English program, EXPLORATIONS. Today we present the second of our two programs about the history of the English Language....
How to Find Peace of Mind in the Modern World In my opinion this is the biggest problem we face as modern people. We might have flashy gadgets and shiny cool things, but in the end when it comes down to peace of mind we have nothing. I know for me at...
PEOPLE IN AMERICA - Martha Graham, 1894-1991: The Mother of Modern Dance STEVE EMBER: I'm Steve Ember. BARBARA KLEIN: And I'm Barbara Klein with PEOPLE IN AMERICA in VOA Special English. Today, we explore the life of dancer and choreographer Martha G...
EXPLORATIONS - On the Shoulders of Giants: Isaac Newton and Modern Science SHIRLEY GRIFFITH: This is Shirley Griffith. STEVE EMBER: And this is Steve Ember with the VOA Special English program EXPLORATIONS. Today we tell about one of the world's grea...
'Up All Night' Melds Country With Modern Rock Edge Up All Night, has brought the Georgia native praise from many music critics. Country Music Televisions website writer Chet Flippo said, I have to say I have not heard a more compelling and appealing...
Ancient Sound Reimagined for Modern Times Composer Jin Hi Kim's instrument of choice is the komungo, a traditional Korean instrument which dates back to the 4th century. Korean music is based on ritual, Shamanism, Buddhism, Confucianism, ritual, she...
'A Separation' Explores Life in Modern Tehran The film opens in divorce court with Nader, a bank employee, and his estranged wife Simin, a doctor, appearing before a judge. Simin is filing for divorce because she wants to leave the country. Simin fee...
New Film Explores Life in Modern Tehran The film opens in divorce court with Nader, a bank employee, and his estranged wife Simin, a doctor, appearing before a judge. Simin is filing for divorce because she wants to leave the country. Simin feels if...
New York Gallery Displays Modern Middle Eastern Calligraphy Middle Eastern calligraphy on display at a New York City art gallery is being touted as a vehicle for dialogue between the Middle East, including Iran, and the West. The works of art are rec...