The shape of the violin, perhaps one of the most iconic musical instruments, has changed and evolved over the course of its 400 years. Plant researcher and musician Dan Chitwood found out how.

Appalachian fiddle is what we most know, but when you get farther south, [you'll find] Zydeco fiddle—that's this Haitian-New Orleans [mashup] with accordions and big bands," says Alexander.

Artist Tadas Maskimovas used his own hair to string a violin in this surprising video. The hair is meticulously worked to form the right sized strings and ...

Appalachian fiddle is what we most know, but when you get farther south, [you'll find] Zydeco fiddle—that's this Haitian-New Orleans [mashup] with accordions and big bands," says Alexander.