Frank Stasio, host of radio program The State of Things, talks to poet Joy Harjo about her latest collection, Conflict Resolution for Holy Beings.
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Phillis Wheatley Biography
This biography outlines the life of Phillis Wheatley, who became a published poet despite being enslaved.
The art of 9/11
Tom Sutcliffe, who writes about the arts and media, examines artists’ struggle to make works relating to 9/11.
The Oscars’ Biggest Win? Acknowledging the Power of Genre Movies
According to the author of this article, movies in genres such as horror and science fiction are being recognized as part of the mainstream because audiences connect with them in meaningful ways.
A Close, Intimate Look at Walt Whitman
What can the camera tell us about the lives and work of famous authors? In this article, poet Mark Strand examines an 1891 photograph of Walt Whitman.
How To View Art: However You Want To
A museum educator gives some practical tips for viewing art and refutes the idea that museum visitors need to study ahead of time or follow a prescribed approach.
The Chilling True Story Behind the Pied Piper of Hamelin
Where do fairy tales and legends come from? At least one well-known tale is rooted in a real historic event.
Toil and Trouble: A Troubling Turn on Shakespeare’s Macbeth
Shakespeare and puppets may not seem like a natural combination, but this theater review makes the case that puppets are the perfect metaphor for the couple at the forefront of The Tragedy of Macbeth.
Five protest poets all demonstrators should read
Read about five poets who used poetry as a means of protest.
See Why Thoreau’s Walden Still Inspires
Writer Kennedy Warne reflects on his admiration of Henry David Thoreau after a day spent at Walden Pond. View the image gallery at the top of the article to see the inspirational location.
‘It makes me cry:’ Tim O’Brien’s Vietnam War wounds will never heal
Author Tim O’Brien talks to a reporter from The Washington Post about how he remains deeply haunted by his time as a solider in the Vietnam War.
A New Rating for TV and Movies Tries to Combat Gender Stereotypes
The nonprofit group Common Sense Media has created a rating that labels television shows and movies as having “positive gender representations.” Read this article to find out why they created the label and what falls into the category.
Getting to the Roots of “Plant Horror”
Check out this article to find out more about the quirky subgenre of “plant horror.”
Why not everyone feels the same emotions from the same music
Music may bring people together, but how they experience it is individual. Watch the video for an explanation of how our cultural backgrounds influence the emotions music makes us feel.
A Fairy Tale Influence
In this interview, fairy tale author Jack Zipes discusses why fairy tales matter, who their audience is, and how they influence the horror genre.
Beowulf Is Back!
Writer James Parker contemplates the connection contemporary society has with the epic poem and reviews some of the film and comic book adapations of the past two decades.
Is Music the Key to Success?
High-achievers from a variety of industries explain how learning to play music helped make them successful.
How smart cities can create their own poetry – tech podcast
In this podcast, the creator of an art installation in Manchester, England, discusses how she used real-time data that informed poems written by A.I. and were displayed around the city.
The Marvel of Marfa
Unlike Andy Goldsworthy, artist Donald Judd created some of his best-known works with unmistakably man-made forms and materials. But changes in nature play a key role in his art as well, in the form of the ever-changing light of West Texas.
Social Lessons from Our Favorite Horror Movies
Click this link for a list of valuable social lessons that are reflected in some well-known horror films.