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The Shrinking World Building a Community of Knowledge
Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales talks with NEH Chairman Bruce Cole about the challenges and successes of an ever-evolving encyclopedia.

Taming the Wilderness Drawn From Nature
John James Audubon captured a disappearing world in his paintings.
By Laura Harbold

Land Of Dreams Filming the American Novel
From The Great Gatsby to Sister Carrie, writers tell stories of social climbers and fortune hunters.
By Meredith Hindley

Around the Nation In Focus
Juan González Lamela brings Puerto Rico's heritage to its citizens.
By Sarah Kliff

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