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Journalist and historian Martin Meredith has written extensively on Africa and its recent history. His new book is The Fate of Africa: From the Hopes of Freedom to the Heart of Despair.

The director of the American Museum of Natural History's Hayden Planetarium and author of The Pluto Files, Neil deGrasse Tyson, talks about the future of NASA, Pluto's demotion to dwarf-planet status, and the difference between Darwin and Einstein.

Journalist and author Peter Laufer uncovered The Dangerous World of Butterflies for his new book. He discusses the history of criminality and intrigue that surrounds conservationists and collectors of a icon of innocence.

Andrew J. Bacevich, a professor of history and international relations at Boston University and a retired Army colonel, discusses his new book, The Limits of Power: The End of American Exceptionalism.

In Pride of Carthage, David Anthony Durham delivers a historical novel about the great North African general, Hannibal. Reviewer Alan Cheuse calls it a masterly rendering of antique Mediterranean-and world-history.

The Great Stock Market Crash of 1929 ushered in the beginning of America's Great Depression. This year marks the 80th anniversary of "Black Tuesday," the day that changed America's economic history.

Afghans go to the polls for the first direct election in the country's war torn history. The Bush administration calls Afghanistan as a success story but is this true? Afghans speak about what they think about the upcoming election. Hear NPR's Philip Reeves.

Delmarva Public Media's Intergenerational Beats Initiative pairs a student journalist with a professional journalist to cover the region's rich history, culture and diversity.

After 19 seasons in the NBA, Carmelo Anthony retires as the 9th top scorer in the league's history, and holds 3 Olympic gold medals.