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Arts & Culture - VOA Learning English

VOA Learning English 50 Episodes Mar 14, 2025

Arts & Culture is a weekly program from VOA Learning English that covers music, pop culture, society, and life. It is designed for English learners, featuring clear and slow-paced English to help improve listening skills. The podcast explores various aspects of American and global culture through engaging stories and discussions.

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Mount Vernon - George Washington’s Virginia Home - March 14, 2025 Mar 14, 2025 00:04:21

The Most Famous Home in America: The White House - March 12, 2025 Mar 12, 2025 00:03:30

Harry Houdini: The Great Escape Artist - March 11, 2025 Mar 11, 2025 00:04:17

A Priceless Bible Returns to Its Longtime Home in Switzerland - March 10, 2025 Mar 10, 2025 00:05:32

Llama at Children’s Camp Recognized as Oldest in Captivity - March 06, 2025 Mar 6, 2025 00:04:40

In Kenya, High-Altitude Town Serves Champion Runners - March 05, 2025 Mar 5, 2025 00:07:18

Knitting While Watching Movies Gains Popularity - March 04, 2025 Mar 4, 2025 00:04:20

New York Yankees Can Now Grow Beards - February 26, 2025 Feb 26, 2025 00:03:04

Mardis Gras: The Biggest Party in New Orleans - February 26, 2025 Feb 26, 2025 00:03:46

The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, the ‘Super Bowl’ of Dog Shows - February 17, 2025 Feb 17, 2025 00:03:19

Visitors Laugh Away Troubles at the HaHaHouse Museum - February 13, 2025 Feb 13, 2025 00:04:26

The Paradox Museum Miami Aims to Trick the Eye - February 06, 2025 Feb 6, 2025 00:06:30

What is the Super Bowl? - February 06, 2025 Feb 6, 2025 00:04:54

Researchers Uncover a Bathhouse Complex in Ancient Pompeii - January 22, 2025 Jan 22, 2025 00:03:17

Using Real Trees to Bring Nature Indoors - January 22, 2025 Jan 22, 2025 00:07:04

What Is Art Deco and Why Is It Popular Again? - January 14, 2025 Jan 14, 2025 00:05:36

Growing Number of Birdwatchers Find Joy in Smart Bird Feeders - January 10, 2025 Jan 10, 2025 00:04:32

Bosnia's ‘Balkan Blues’ Music Honored by UNESCO - December 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2024 00:03:35

Game Born in Mexican Prisons Brings People Together - December 27, 2024 Dec 27, 2024 00:08:10

1929 Books, Films, More to Enter Public Domain Next Month - December 18, 2024 Dec 18, 2024 00:08:52

A History of Christmas in America - December 17, 2024 Dec 17, 2024 00:07:48

Spanish Scrabble Winner Does Not Speak Spanish - December 16, 2024 Dec 16, 2024 00:06:21

Oldest Pet Burial Ground in America Is Final Resting Place for Thousands - December 12, 2024 Dec 12, 2024 00:07:00

Mayans Ask Mexican Court to Recognize Lakes as Legal Persons - December 12, 2024 Dec 12, 2024 00:05:55

Handwriting Might Have Identified Famous Byzantine Artist - December 09, 2024 Dec 9, 2024 00:07:35

Youth Church Orchestra Aims to Help Musicians of Color - December 04, 2024 Dec 4, 2024 00:06:25

Five Things to Know about Notre Dame Cathedral - December 04, 2024 Dec 4, 2024 00:06:34

Vienna Sausage Stand Gets UNESCO Recognition - December 03, 2024 Dec 3, 2024 00:04:43

Japanese Artist Finds Peace in Cutting Leaves - December 02, 2024 Dec 2, 2024 00:04:28

What Is GivingTuesday? - November 27, 2024 Nov 27, 2024 00:03:55

Peruvian Women Heal Themselves with Song, Art - November 26, 2024 Nov 26, 2024 00:06:13

Italian Artist’s Banana Artwork Sells for $6.2 Million - November 21, 2024 Nov 21, 2024 00:05:08

Sake Makers Hope for UNESCO Listing - November 18, 2024 Nov 18, 2024 00:05:26

Baby Hippo in Thailand Gets Official Song for Worldwide Fans - November 18, 2024 Nov 18, 2024 00:05:13

Artists in Lebanon Keep Creating During Conflict - November 14, 2024 Nov 14, 2024 00:04:09

Microsoft Helps Vatican Recreate St. Peter’s Basilica Digitally - November 14, 2024 Nov 14, 2024 00:05:57

What Is Veterans Day in the US? - November 07, 2024 Nov 7, 2024 00:05:12

American Music Legend Quincy Jones Dies at 91 - November 04, 2024 Nov 4, 2024 00:05:24

Traditional Seoul Village Hopes Curfew Brings Back Normal Life - October 31, 2024 Oct 31, 2024 00:05:39

In Burundi, Women Learn an Old Way to Say Hello - October 30, 2024 Oct 30, 2024 00:05:08

Brazilian Artist’s Mural Shows Climate Disasters - October 29, 2024 Oct 29, 2024 00:06:06

Halloween in America: Costumes, Candy, Costs for Night of Fright - October 24, 2024 Oct 24, 2024 00:05:13

Finally, a World Series for Baseball - October 24, 2024 Oct 24, 2024 00:05:44

Huge Egyptian Museum Opens for Test Run - October 18, 2024 Oct 18, 2024 00:05:15

Han Kang, First South Korean Writer to Win Nobel in Literature - October 10, 2024 Oct 10, 2024 00:04:10

Very Short Videos Are Changing Film Industries - October 09, 2024 Oct 9, 2024 00:08:40

Italian Family Aims to Prove Its Painting Is a Picasso - October 07, 2024 Oct 7, 2024 00:06:26

Blind Pianist Says Music Gives Him Energy, Hope - October 07, 2024 Oct 7, 2024 00:03:27

Japanese Theater Shares Cultural Similarities in Britain - October 04, 2024 Oct 4, 2024 00:02:49

Japan’s Kojima Has History of Making Blue Jeans - October 03, 2024 Oct 3, 2024 00:05:45

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