Mars Helicopter, Harriet Tubman, Library Fines

Mars Helicopter, Harriet Tubman, Library FinesTop of Mind with Julie Rose • Season 1, Episode 1538

Feb 19, 2021 • 1h 44m

The NASA rover Perseverance, and its attached mini helicopter, made it to Mars. Also, the extraordinary life of Harriet Tubman. Then, what happens when libraries remove book fines. Additionally on today's show: deciphering scrolls carbonized when Mount Vesuvius erupted, the life of a movie prop master, and the invasion of North American forest by none other than earthworms.

Episode Segments

Mars HelicopterFeb 19, 202118mThe First Powered Flight on Another Planet

The First Powered Flight on Another Planet

Reading ScrollsFeb 19, 202114mHow to Read an Ancient Scroll Turned to Charcoal by a Volcano

How to Read an Ancient Scroll Turned to Charcoal by a Volcano

Prop MasterFeb 19, 202120mThe Secret Life of Movie Props

The Secret Life of Movie Props

Harriet TubmanFeb 19, 202117mHarriet Tubman, Abolition Super Hero

Harriet Tubman, Abolition Super Hero

Global WormingFeb 19, 202119mJumping Worms are Invading North American Forests

Jumping Worms are Invading North American Forests

Library FinesFeb 19, 202115mWhat Happens When Libraries Remove Late Fines

What Happens When Libraries Remove Late Fines