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World War I completed the European takeover of the Ottoman Empire's territories in the Middle East, and the region's modern boundaries emerged. NPR's Mike Shuster continues his series on the turbulent history of Western involvement in the Middle East.

Napoleon's foray into Egypt in 1798 began a long string of European adventures in the Middle East. NPR's Mike Shuster continues his series examining the troubled 900-year history of Western involvement in the region.

On Sentir, the Israeli singer-songwriter pulls disparate influences into a cohesive whole. Drawing from her own family background, Levy blends flamenco with the music of the Sephardic Jews.

Chukwu says Emmett Till's mother deserves her rightful place in history. Ken Tucker reviews Taylor Swift's new album, Midnights. Emerson's novel Shutter follows a forensic photographer in New Mexico.

Kentuckians and Tennesseans are celebrating the Eighth of August this week. The regional holiday – similar to Juneteenth – celebrates the emancipation of Black Americans from slavery.

The only thing that these books have in common is that NPR's go-to librarian likes them a lot. Nancy Pearl's self-described "higgledy-piggledy" list includes a book of cartoons, a Civil War history, a coming-of-age story, a spy novel and more.

Seattle Mariners backup catcher José Godoy made history on Friday as Major League Baseball's 20,000th player in 150 years.

By Todd Hatton / Berry Craighttp://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/wkms/local-wkms-997406.mp3Murray, KY – Today on the Kentucky Civil War…

The APA, as well as the field of psychology as a whole, has been complicit in systemically harming people of color throughout history, the organization said.

In Berlin's vibrant theater scene, Ramba Zamba stands out. The group interprets and adapts classic stories with daring costumes, modern music and no shortage of sex and violence. Most surprising are the actors: Almost all are mentally disabled.