Blogs & Podcasts

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The birthday train rolls on and the music theme continues. 
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Family Folktales: The Hairy Man

From Andrew Lang's The Crimson Fairy Book, "The Hairy Man" is a story of a prince who escapes from his father and proves himself in battle with the help of three magical apples.

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Legends of Film: Neil Marshall

During this episode we talk to Writer and Director Neil Marshall.  Mr. Marshall’s credits include Dog Soldiers, Doomsday, Centurion, and the upcoming Movies @ Main feature The Descent.  Marshall discusses the making of The Descent, as well as his experiences directing episodes of two recent book-inspired TV series: Game of Thrones, and Popular Materials staff favorite Hannibal. Marshall also talks about the music that inspires him while he's writing.

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Nearly 60 years ago, Nashville began a “stair-step” plan to integrate public schools, following the landmark 1954 case Brown v. Board of Education. The process was gradual and met with significant resistance and pushback along the way.