Stories by Daniel Hautzinger

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As Oskar continues to try to learn more about the murder suspect Lazar Kiss, he is drawn into a secretive world of geopolitical maneuvering. Max continues to try to understand the players in the case, eventually realizing some gaping mistakes.

It's Tristan's birthday, and Siegfried has finally decided to give him more responsibility as a vet—with some supervision, of course. James has to have a difficult conversation with Helen, while a dinner party becomes awkward. 

Fogg can't access his money when he arrives in Hong Kong, stalling his progress. Passepartout and he both set out to secure money in very different ways, while Fix worries about the publication of her latest newspaper story. 

Nin Gou is a traditional Chinese steamed cane sugar-based mochi-like glutinous rice cake with a firmer chew that is often served or gifted at Lunar New Year. Try a recipe for it from baker Jaye Fong of Maa Maa Dei. 

Chicago has a rich and ongoing set of Black history and stories, and Black History Month in February is always a good excuse to further explore them and other stories from around the country. Discover our programming celebrating Black History Month.

Marian Anderson, who was the first Black soloist at the Metropolitan Opera and gave an unforgettable concert at the Lincoln Memorial after being denied the use of a concert hall, is the subject of a new American Masters profile. We spoke to the director.

Max and Oskar begin looking into Vienna's Serbian community after a man is found dead and tortured and a Serbian extremist group is expected to be involved.

Siegfried has to take charge of Tricki Woo, and the dog soon gets him into trouble. James tries to help a newly widowed woman with problems on her farm, while Tristan tries his hand at raising hens.

Phileas Fogg and his companions find themselves in an Indian village during a wedding and are asked to step in when a dispute with the British army disrupts the festivities.

After 25 years on air, Arthur is coming to close with a finale that reveals the characters grown up and the future that awaits them, the culmination of a marathon of all 250+ episodes that have aired over the years on the longest-running kids' animated TV series. 

Around the World in 80 Days may be a work of fiction, but its characters move through a historical world filled with real people, technology, and places. Here are a few things based on true history in the first four episodes of the show.

Oskar and Max run into a dead-end investigating the death of a countess, until Max decides to offer himself up as bait to catch the killer. Secrets are hidden everywhere, and Max and Oskar's assumptions are consistently upended.

Tristan and James encourage Siegfried to take some risks and make some changes, while Tristan also pushes James to ask Helen to the Daffodil Ball and Mrs. Hall meets an intriguing, kind client.

Another delay leads Phileas Fogg to take a desperate and dangerous path to his next destination. Fix proves exceedingly useful in the desert while also learning about her father's past from an unexpected companion.