Dec 3rd, 2009 · The Oscar-nominated 1979 film My Brilliant Career stars Judy Davis, as a young woman growing up in rural Australia at the end of the 19th century. Film critic John Powers gives Davis credit for creating the template for the Australian screen actress: bravery, incandescence, and occasional cussedness.
Apr 1st, 2009 · A scientist and adventurer of legendary endurance, will and bravery, Percy Fawcett set out in 1925 to find the Amazonian city of El Dorado. The Lost City of Z, David Grann's novel-like reconstruction of Percy's quest, thrills both the heart and mind.
Mar 10th, 2009 · Last Spring, Air Force Staff Sergeant Zachary Rhyner was dropped into a valley in the mountains of Afghanistan with about 100 other special forces. Within minutes, they came under fire from hundreds of Taliban. After six hours, the force was able to fight its way to evacuation helicopters, with Rhyner — despite his wounds — shooting the entire way. For his bravery he is being awarded the Air Force Cross, the highest award the service can give.
Jan 30th, 2008 · In between gleefully killing off Sherlock Holmes and somewhat reluctantly reviving him, Arthur Conan Doyle created another great fictional character, one who easily rivals Holmes if not for intelligence, then for heroism, bravery and dash.
Jul 9th, 2007 · Comic book superhero Captain America has been laid to rest in his last comic book. The superhero made his debut in 1941, punching out Adolf Hitler on the cover of the premiere issue. Guests discuss Captain America's six decades of bravery.
Nov 6th, 2006 · A public memorial was held in Southern California on Sunday for five firefighters killed by a wildfire blamed on arson. The memorial service drew thousands of area residents, along with dignitaries and firefighters from across the country. Steven Cuevas of member station KPCC reports.
Sep 8th, 2006 · On Sept. 11, 2001, thousands of ordinary citizens joined some of the world's best photojournalists at the World Trade Center towers to chronicle the horror and bravery of that day.
Jun 4th, 2006 · Sarah Waters' novel is told from 1947 backward, and it has much of what we expect of war-time Londoners: bravery, fear and sometimes heroism. But there's more: many of the characters are lesbians.