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French philosopher Denis Diderot was the driving force behind one of the first compendiums of human knowledge, but his contributions have been largely lost to history. Now, the anniversary of his birth has prompted calls to reinter his remains in Paris' Pantheon, alongside the likes of Voltaire and Jean-Jacques Rousseau.

The Russian invasion has sparked an interest in books about Ukraine. There are many out there. If you're not sure where to get started, we've got you covered.

Finland and Sweden have long kept a neutral position between the West and Russia. But that changed after Moscow invaded Ukraine. Today, the leaders of the two Nordic nations were at the White House.

You don't need a DNA test to learn more about your family -- hoping to learn more about her own family's roots, Farai Chideya sat down with her grandmother and a tape recorder... What she discovered was a rich legacy.

For the second time in history, Chile is a contender for a short film animation Oscar. This nomination is the latest milestone in what has been a gripping time for the country's animation industry.

On the anniversary of the spa shootings in Atlanta, we look at the long history of Anti-Asian hate, from pandemic-related hate to the fetishization of Asian women.

The Senate made history Thursday when it confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. After 233 years, she'll be the first Black woman to ever serve on the nations highest court.

The new Amazon distribution center promises jobs and economic stability, while also raising questions about infrastructure, workforce readiness, and community impact in Salisbury. DPM’s Jenny O’Connor speaks with Salisbury–Wicomico Economic Development Executive Director Dave Ryan about what the project means for the region.

A Minneapolis knitting shop has resurrected the design of a Norwegian cap worn to protest Nazi occupation. Its owner says the money raised from hat pattern sales will support the local immigrant community.

NPR's Scott Detrow talks to Sen. John Fetterman, D-Penn., about his vote to end the longest government shutdown in history.