Why does the western continue to captivate readers generation after generation? Jim Nesbitt and Terrence McCauley talk about making the creative leap from crime fiction to westerns, and what keeps the genre alive. They explore moral codes, stark landscapes, and high-stakes conflict, along with the enduring themes of justice, grit, and redemption that give westerns their timeless power.
How Fiction Shaped Forensic Science
How did fiction help shape real investigative science? Bradley Harper explores the lasting influence of Sherlock Holmes on modern forensic methods, tracing how imaginative deduction inspired real-world techniques. This session connects storytelling and science,...
