Jun 30th, 2008 · Jacob Riis, a writer and photographer who exposed poverty in late 19th century New York City, used crude tools to light up his subjects. He ignited magnesium powder with a pistol, and later a frying pan. A vintage photography hobbyist demonstrates a flash lamp similar to Riis'.
Jan 14th, 2007 · Tiffany Studios' lamps are a legend, but few people know who actually designed them. Tiffany's chief designer was a young Ohio woman named Clara Driscoll. She and her crew of female artisans are about to recieve credit for their work in a large exhibition of Tiffany pieces at the New York Historical Society.
Aug 28th, 2006 · For the people of this New Orleans East area, a few things have returned to normal: Street lamps are working, and some shops have reopened. But uncertainty hangs over their future -- and that of their neighborhood. Here are their stories.
May 31st, 2006 · Chiekh Lo is from Senagal, but his music is steeped in rhythms from all over the world. In fact, many of the rhythms for his new CD came from work he did in Brazil with producer Nick Gold, known for his work with the Buena Vista Social Club.
Dec 7th, 2004 · Just in time for Hanukkah, writer Michael Kress shares gift ideas for the "observant Jew who has everything": kosher lamps and snap-together Sukkahs. Kress is the editor-in-chief of the Web site JewishLearning.com.