The Wikipedia Story
An oral history of Wikipedia.
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An oral history of Wikipedia.
Tom Roston OneZero Jan 2021 20min Permalink
Black women have been telling the truth about America for a long time. As a Black woman in journalism, my obligation is no less than that.
Production was shut down three times, the stars often clashed, and studio executives were baffled. Here’s how a difficult shoot led to an Oscar-winning masterpiece.
Kyle Buchanan New York Times May 2020 20min Permalink
In January 2000, American Pyscho bombed at Sundance. It was just the beginning.
Tim Molloy MovieMaker Jan 2020 Permalink
An oral history of the war in Afghanistan.
Fahim Abed, Fatima Faizi New York Times Magazine Oct 2019 30min Permalink
An oral history of Lilith Fair.
Jessica Hopper, Sasha Geffen, Jenn Pelly Vanity Fair Sep 2019 40min Permalink
Bennington College in the 1980s was a hothouse of sex, drugs, and future literary stars—among them, Donna Tartt, Bret Easton Ellis, and Jonathan Lethem. Return to a campus and an era like no other.
Lili Anolik Esquire May 2019 55min Permalink
Interviews with a receptionist, a factory worker, and others about life on the job.
Studs Terkel Ramparts Apr 1974 20min Permalink
An oral history of Nirvana ‘Unplugged.’
Alan Siegel The Ringer Nov 2018 35min Permalink
An oral history.
Chris McDonnell Vulture Sep 2018 25min Permalink
“My dad’s whole idea was to do an amusement park differently, not where you just got strapped in and twisted around, but one where you controlled what was going on. You can have an awesome time, but you can also hurt yourself if you don’t use good judgment.”
Jake Rossen mental_floss May 2018 30min Permalink
The story behind Tony Kushner’s examination of AIDS and homosexuality.
Isaac Butler, Dan Kois Slate Jun 2016 1h5min Permalink
Wikipedia entry for “Traction Park,” central New Jersey’s most dangerous mid-1980’s amusement park.
What really happened on November 8, 2016.
An oral history of Aaliyah.
Looking back on the making of Sam, Bill, and Neal.
Jennifer Vineyard Vulture Nov 2015 10min Permalink
“'You have to understand: This is not your husband anymore, not a beloved person, but a radioactive object with a strong density of poisoning. You’re not suicidal. Get a hold of yourself.' And I was like someone who’d lost her mind: 'But I love him! I love him!' He’s sleeping, and I’m whispering: 'I love you!' Walking in the hospital courtyard, 'I love you.' Carrying his sanitary tray, 'I love you.'”
Svetlana Alexievich The Paris Review Dec 2004 35min Permalink
The making and near unmaking of Paul Thomas Anderson’s breakout film.
Alex French, Howie Kahn Grantland Dec 2014 1h Permalink
An oral history of the Tinderverse.
Kiera Feldman Playboy Sep 2014 30min Permalink
An oral history.
Lacey Rose, Michael O'Connell, Marc Bernardin The Hollywood Reporter May 2014 30min Permalink
An oral history of Swingers.
Alex French, Howie Kahn Grantland Jan 2014 Permalink
An oral history of Sir Mix-a-Lot’s ‘Baby Got Back.’
Remembering the indie rock club that The New York Times once said was “so New York that it’s in New Jersey.”
Craig Marks, Rob Tannenbaum New York Jul 2013 10min Permalink
A pivotal Civil Rights rally recalled, 50 years later.
An oral history of the University of Texas Tower massacre.
Pamela Colloff Texas Monthly Aug 2006 40min Permalink