2016-10-23 Ancient Sanskrit Poem Teaches About Modern War
The Sanskrit poem “The Mahabharata” is considered the longest work in world literature. The 200,000-line poem tells the story of a great war between two groups of relatives. They are…
2016-10-22 Scary Clowns Have Some Americans Worried
Some Americans think it could be a joke, but people around the country are talking about a number of clown sightings. The first sighting took place a few months ago…
2016-10-20 Journalists in Texas Connect US and Vietnam
The city of Houston, Texas, has the largest community of Vietnamese in the United States outside of California. Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States. Between 150,000 and…
2016-10-15 Former VOA Learning English Reporter Publishes a Book
Where did Jeri Watson go? For 24 years, Jeri wrote and reported for VOA Learning English. She covered many subjects. In her final year at VOA, she also began working…
2016-10-13 Texas Teenager Rocks the Blues On New Album
Ally Venable could be the next big thing in American blues rock. That praise comes from old-time blues musicians and music lovers in Texas. Venable has the stage presence of…
2016-10-08 Musicians Find New Places to Perform
Enjoying a musical performanceno longer requires a costly ticket or a trip to a theater. These days, musicians are performing in private homes, at hair cutting shops, at airports…even on…
2016-10-06 Chess Rules in Film
Many films about Africa tell about violence and war. But the new movie “Queen of Katwe” tells a story about a chess expert. The heroine is a young girl from…
2016-09-29 Russian Culture Rooted in San Francisco
Russian Hill is one of the highest points in the city of San Francisco. And the neighborhood’s name has a lot of history behind it. Historian Andrew Zabegaylin says a…
2016-09-24 Virginia Bookstore Finds the Secret to Success
A large bookstore in a small U.S. town has succeeded for many years by giving people a chance to buy a lot of books for a low price. The large…
2016-09-23 First Look: African American Museum Opening on National Mall
The National Museum of African American History and Culture opens Saturday, September 24. What began years ago as legislation under then-President George W. Bush will soon be the newest addition…
2016-09-17 White House Celebration Honors Student Poets
The American poet Carl Sandburg once said, “Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance.” Recently five young people were named to lead that dance for the next year.…
2016-09-15 Thailand Is ‘Hot’ Over American Sriracha Sauce
An Asian chili sauce is winning over taste buds all over the United States. Sriracha sauce now flavors many American-made products — from popcorn to candy to beer. There are…
2016-09-10 Pre-Teens Enter Universities in Canada, US
Jeremy Shuler and Cendikiawan Suryaatmadja, also known as Diki, are starting a new year in school. Both boys are 12 years old. But unlike other children, Diki is studying physics…
2016-09-08 NFL Season Opens Without Quarterbacks Brady, Manning
Fans of American-style football are looking forward to the opening of the National Football League season on September 8. The sports league includes 32 professional teams from around the U.S.…
2016-09-01 Remembering Actor Gene Wilder
This week, the United States lost a beloved actor and funnyman. Gene Wilder, the wild-haired star of unforgettable comedy films, died Monday at the age of 83. A family member…