Breaking Trail

Breaking Trail

On this week's 51%, we speak with the authors of Breaking Trail: Remarkable Women of the Adirondacks. Compiling both historical research and folk songs, Breaking Trail spotlights some of the women hikers, hunters, artists and legends who had a profound impact...

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The Book Show | Chris Bohjalian – The Jackal’s Mistress

The Book Show | Chris Bohjalian – The Jackal’s Mistress

Set during the final stretch of the Civil War, author Chris Bohjalian’s “The Jackal’s Mistress” tells the story of Libby, a woman stuck in the South with a missing husband and a whole lot of moral questions. When she finds a nearly dead Union officer in the woods, she...

Feather formation and synthetic amber

Feather formation and synthetic amber

The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education and research. New research offers a glimpse at the evolutionary link between prehistoric creatures and contemporary fowl. And fossilized amber is sought after for jewelry. A new study demonstrates the...

Breaking Trail

Breaking Trail

On this week's 51%, we speak with the authors of Breaking Trail: Remarkable Women of the Adirondacks. Compiling both historical research and folk songs, Breaking Trail spotlights some of the women hikers, hunters, artists and legends who had a profound impact on...