June 30, 1999

DINOSAUR SOUNDS- Habit and Anatomy

We’ve all seen illustrations of what dinosaurs probably looked like, but what might they have sounded like?

June 29, 1999

SAN ANTONIO- Conflict and Resolution

During the Festival of San Antonio, a ritual stick fight reflects larger themes in an evolving culture.

June 28, 1999

SAN ANTONIO- Symbol

The feast of San Antonio commemorates one of Venezuela’s founding myths.

June 25, 1999

SAN ANTONIO- National Emblem

The Festival of San Antonio is a hallmark of Venezuela’s mixed ethnic population.

June 24, 1999

SHEEP- St. John the Baptist

Today is the feast day of St. John the Baptist, considered by Tzotzil Indians to be a guardian of sheep.

June 23, 1999

SHEEP- Womens’ Work

For the Tzotzil women of Chiapas, Mexico, sheep are sacred animals.

June 22, 1999

Listener Initiative

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June 21, 1999

TARANTISMO- Legend

The legend of Tarantismo draws from the Greek myth of the first spider.

June 18, 1999

TARANTISMO- Spider Bite

This mythical spider bite can only be cured with music.

June 17, 1999

MUSIC OF SOUTHERN ITALY

Traditional music from southern Italy reflects centuries of cultural change.

June 16, 1999

TAMMORRIATA

An ancient Italian ritual honors pre-Christian deities.

June 15, 1999

SEAWIFS -Phytoplankton

The smallest plant in the ocean is also one of the most important.

June 14, 1999

SEAWIFS -Earth from Space

By positioning cameras far above the Earth, NASA gains a new perspective on how our actions affect the planet.

June 11, 1999

ASSATEAGUE HORSES- Overgrazing

Overgrazing by wild horses on Assateague Island is becoming a threat to the island’s other inhabitants.

June 10, 1999

ASSATEAGUE HORSES

The wild horses of Assateague are uniquely suited for their island habitat.

June 9, 1999

VOLCANOES- Kawah I’gen

Inside the Indonesian volcano of Kawah I’gen there’s an acidic lake where swimming is definitely not advisable.

June 8, 1999

VOLCANOES- Windows to the Earth

In a volcanic eruption, what comes out of the Earth can tell us something about what’s inside.

June 7, 1999

ARCTIC GROUND SQUIRRELS- Eater and Eaten

For young Arctic Ground squirrels, summer time is as dangerous as it is busy.

June 4, 1999

Listener Initiative

Our listeners are invited to share their seasonal observances on our new toll-free number, 1-877-PULSE-99.

June 3, 1999

HORSESHOE CRABS- Acrobatics

For such a simple animal, Horseshoe crabs are capable of some pretty fancy tail-work.

June 2, 1999

HORSESHOE CRABS- Survivors

Horseshoe crabs can teach us an important lesson about how species evolve.

June 1, 1999

HORSESHOE CRABS- Mating

When a male horseshoe crab finds his mate, he holds on tight and doesn’t let go.