2014-07-25 Ice Cream Sweetens Visits to Maryland Farms
Americans love to eat ice cream, a milk and sugar based treat. People Maryland can visit dairy farms across the state to get fresh ice cream and enjoy the surroundings.…
2014-07-18 Pharsalia Plantation Celebrates 200th Anniversary
That’s old time American music to celebrate an anniversary — for a house. Pharsalia Plantation is on a beautiful mountain country road in Virginia. You can understand why Thomas Massie…
2014-07-11 School Helps Dogs with Fear of Flying
Welcome to American Mosaic from VOA Learning English. I’m June Simms. Today on the show we tell you about some unusual training for some exceptional animals: service dogs. They are…
2014-09-05 Security and Privacy Debated After Photo Hack
Welcome to American Mosaic from VOA Learning English. I’m Caty Weaver. What do actor Jennifer Lawrence, singer Ariana Grande and model Kate Upton have in common? Of course they are…
2014-07-04 Celebrating America in Song
Welcome to American Mosaic from VOA Learning English. I’m June Simms. Today is America’s Independence Day holiday. On July 4th, 1776, the 13 American colonies officially declared their independence from…
2014-06-27 New Ferris Wheel Lights Up Washington, DC
Welcome to American Mosaic from VOA Learning English. I’m June Simms. Washington, D.C. now has a Ferris wheel. We will tell you all about. Capital Wheel Ferris wheels are very…
2014-06-20 A New Look at Andy Warhol’s Lost Computer Art
Welcome to American Mosaic from VOA Learning English. I’m Caty Weaver. Today on the show we take a look at some recently recovered works by former pop culture artist Andy…
2014-06-13 Critic Rates the Songs of Springsteen in New Book
Welcome to American Mosaic from VOA Learning English. I’m Caty Weaver. On the show today, it’s all about “The Boss” Bruce Springsteen. Musician, singer, songwriter Bruce Springsteen is one of…
2014-06-06 Immigrant Hopes To Renew Ancient Chinese Art
Welcome to American Mosaic from VOA Learning English. I’m June Simms. The Chinese art of paper cutting has a long history. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has…
2014-05-30 Columbine Shooting Inspires New York Play
Welcome to American Mosaic, from VOA Learning English. I’m Caty Weaver. Americans faced yet another gun tragedy last week in California. In the latest incident, the attacker killed six people…
2014-05-23 A Love of Books Born of Writing Them
Welcome to American Mosaic from VOA Learning English. I’m Caty Weaver. Today on the show we meet some very young book writers. Reading a book can stretch the imagination, support…
2014-05-16 American Teenagers Making a Difference
Welcome to American Mosaic from VOA Learning English. I’m June Simms. Today on the show, we tell about some unusual young people who work to make a difference in the…
2014-05-09 International Students Learn Filmmaking in Hollywood
Welcome to American Mosaic from VOA Learning English. I’m June Simms. Today on the show we learn about student filmmakers hoping to get into the movie business. Student Filmakers The…
2014-05-02 Play for Millenials? Board Games
Welcome to American Mosaic from VOA Learning English. I’m June Simms. Today on the show, we hear about the increasing popularity of board games among young people. Toy industry experts…
2014-04-25 Basket Maker Teaches Women in Africa
Welcome to American Mosaic from VOA Learning English. I’m Caty Weaver. Today on the show we meet a basket artist whose work was recently on display at the Smithsonian Craft…