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After World War II, the iron curtain of the Soviet Union fell on all the member states. One of the goals of Stalin’s regime was to bring uniformity across…
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Has music ever changed the world? Can culture hold a people together? This story explores those questions.Every 5 years, the Estonian people gather on…
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Originally aired on Jan. 26, 2016 The years 1813 to 1816 were a dry period for Beethoven. He was wrestling with his health and with his family. His…
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Zebra Mussels are an invasive species in Lake Champlain. Not only do they consume a great deal of the food supply in the lake, but they also attack native…
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Originally aired Jan. 16, 2016At the dawning of the 19th century, Beethoven had not given up hope that his doctors would find a treatment to reverse his…
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Join us this Thanksgiving week for fresh holiday programming, beloved traditions, and great music.Tune to VPR Classical throughout the week for timeless…
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Reuse the pumpkins on your porch step by turning them into planters for small succulents!To make a pumpkin centerpiece, first gather up materials:A good…
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VPR's Safe & Sound celebrate Vermont music of all kinds and this episode explores some familial connections shared amongst Vermont musicians and artists!…
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Safe & Sound is VPR's celebration of Vermont music. The episode, we’ll listen in to back-to-back tracks from Vermont artists at various stages in their…
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There are 19 species of worms in Vermont. Three of them are considered invasive; they are known as snake worms or jumping worms. These busy, invasive…