The story of wooden nesting dolls is not just quintessentially Russian -- it's also Chinese. John Ruwitch is a correspondent with NPR's international desk. He covers Chinese affairs.
Matryoshka is a Russian traditional souvenir, also known as a Russian nesting doll. It consists of multiple dolls of ...
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In a Caribbean cave where owls once spat out the bones of their prey, scientists have uncovered a nesting strategy that ...
Journalist Kirsty-Louise Card took an 'old school strip' down to Eden Bar, Birmingham for House of Allure's 101st show - and ...
Safe Haven Humane Society’s Thrift Shop combines the thrill of the hunt with the warm fuzzy feeling of helping animals in need – a retail experience that loyal customers insist rivals even the ...
What’s especially delightful for the budget-conscious treasure hunter is that many items are surprisingly affordable. While certain pieces command appropriate prices reflecting their rarity or ...
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR’s international team shares moments from their lives and work around the ...