Sometimes an image, an idea, a sound, can conjure up the stories of ancient history. In today's Ear to the ground, Andrew Ryan finds a surprising connection in old bed sheets.

Sometimes an image, an idea, a sound, can conjure up the stories of ancient history. In today's Ear to the ground, Andrew Ryan finds a surprising connection in old bed sheets.

The sound of ripping sheets

In 2004, RTI host Andrew Ryan began recording the sounds of Taiwan and creating &quot;sound postcards&quot; which he sent to listeners around the world via the air waves.

Now, the sounds of Taiwan take center stage in a new series of 5-minute programs that dig deeper into the stories and people of this island. Join Andrew on this audio journey into the heart of Taiwan and its people.

Click on the icon (&uarr;) above to listen to the latest episode, or select previous episodes from the list below (&darr;).

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In 2004, RTI host Andrew Ryan began recording the sounds of Taiwan and creating "sound postcards" which he sent to listeners around the world via the air waves. Now, the sounds of Taiwan take center stage in a new series of 5-minute programs that dig deeper into the stories and people of this island. Join Andrew on this audio journey into the heart of Taiwan and its people. Click on the icon (↑) above to listen to the latest episode, or select previous episodes from the list below (↓).

In 2004, RTI host Andrew Ryan began recording the sounds of Taiwan and creating "sound postcards" which he sent to listeners around the world via the air waves.

Now, the sounds of Taiwan take center stage in a new series of 5-minute programs that dig deeper into the stories and people of this island. Join Andrew on this audio journey into the heart of Taiwan and its people.

Click on the icon (↑) above to listen to the latest episode, or select previous episodes from the list below (↓).

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