Himalaya History

Constant Wonder - Radio Archive, Episode 861

Feb 5, 2021 8:00 pm
52:45 mins

Ed Douglas gives an overview of Himalayan history up to the present. Barbara Demick explores Tibet to see what modern life is like in a country that it famous for its defiance against China. Host Marcus Smith and producer Tennery Taylor discuss the Sundance Film Festival.

Episode Segments

Episode Segments

A Place and Story Unlike Any Other

30m

Ed Douglas gives an overview of Himalayan history up to the present.

Land of Resistance

17m

Barbara Demick explores Tibet to see what modern life is like in a country famous for its defiance of China.

Sundance Film Festival: Summer of Soul

In the summer of 1969, 100 miles from Woodstock, the Harlem Cultural Festival drew 300k to hear the biggest names in soul, gospel, and blues.