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In ancient Greece, the heart and soul of the festival was the experience shared by all who attended.

What would the ancient Greeks think of an Olympics with no fans?

History

Athletes and spectators were lured to Olympia by a longing for contact with their compatriots and their gods.

Tribute Band

Arts, Culture & Media

Fan Fiction

Arts, Culture & Media

Andy Warhol

Arts, Culture & Media

Renee Fleming & Me

Arts, Culture & Media

Rock Critic Anthony DeCurtis on Fans

Arts, Culture & Media

Kurt Andersen and rock music critic Anthony DeCurtis discuss the passions that drive devoted fans. DeCurtis is a contributing editor forRolling Stoneand host of the online musician interview show,The A-list, at getmusic.com. HisRolling Stonecover subjects include R.E.M., U2, Sting, Janet Jackson, the Rolling Stones, George Harrison, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, Garth Brooks, Jerry Garcia, […]

Fan Fiction

Arts, Culture & Media

There are countless ways fans of a particular author can share their enthusiasm — conventions, chat rooms, fanzines, websites, and interactive role playing games are just a few. But some of these fans could be breaking the law. (Originally aired: August 4, 2001)

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Arts, Culture & Media

In 1982 Eric Zala, Jayson Lamb, and Chris Strompolis began recreating their favorite movie, Raiders of the Lost Ark, shot for shot. They were all twelve years old or younger. Now the labor of love that engulfed their entire adolescence is starting to get seen. Produced by Michael May.

Beatles or Bieber?

Arts, Culture & Media

They screamed for Sinatra, they screamed for Elvis. But the scream that erupted when the Beatles came to America and went on “The Ed Sullivan Show” in 1964 was like no scream before.

This new ceiling lamp from Stack Lighting is on a growing list of household products that are "smart," but also green. It uses sensors to adjust itself based on ambient lighting in a room, and switch itself off if there's no one there. The company says th

Here comes an energy efficiency revolution

Technology

Energy-saving, environmentally friendly devices are starting to work their way into the consumer market, and many were on display at this year’s Consumer Electronics Shows. But to make sure they sell, their manufacturers are leaving the efficiency out of their sales pitches.

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