Apr 21st, 2005 · Most American history textbooks paint a romantic picture of the the Underground Railroad. A new book tells the story of a bi-racial movement animated by moral outrage, religious fervor and radical politics.
Apr 11th, 2005 · In the late 1950s, photographer O. Winston Link decided to document the end of an era -- steam-powered trains in pictures and sound recordings. Link's assistant recalls some of the scenes they captured in the Virginia mountains.
Apr 9th, 2005 · Family photos hold the key to a treasure trove of memories and experiences. In the second in a series exploring the stories, thoughts and meaning behind images, teacher Scott Banks shares a memory of photographing one of his students.
Mar 26th, 2005 · Family photos hold the key to a treasure trove of memories and experiences. Launching a series exploring the stories, thoughts and meaning behind images, Margaret Pendergast of East Sandwich, Mass., shares the story of one family photo.
Mar 22nd, 2005 · U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan has accused Sudan's government of doing little to stop attacks on civilians by militias in Darfur, where millions have become refugees. Former U.S. Marine Capt. Brian Stiedle says he witnessed atrocities first-hand in Sudan -- and he took pictures.
Mar 17th, 2005 · AirTran, the low-cost airline, is in the beginning stages of a promotion that includes giant pictures of Elton John's face painted on the sides of their airplanes. Commentator Michael Alvear spent 17 years working in the advertising business, and points out some of the ironies of this innovative step.
Mar 12th, 2005 · New Jersey has become the latest state to recruit renowned photographers to take pictures of foster children available for adoption. Known as a Heart Gallery, the idea is to get the pictures out into the world with the hope that a loving family will respond.
Mar 3rd, 2005 · An art exhibit that opens Thursday at Syracuse University in New York featuring a collection of 5-by-7-inch portraits of nearly 1,500 soldiers killed in Iraq. The portraits, painted in various media, were created by students and faculty, as well as local artists.