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Casual Perfection
Critic Meghan O’Rourke argues that publishing drafts of Elizabeth Bishop’s work reveals more of the American poet’s brilliance.
15 striking photos from the best wildlife photographers of the year
Take a look at some stunning and captivating imagery from The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2017 Awards in Britain. The captions provide some descriptive background to each image.
Brain game: bringing Paddington to life on screen
The use of technologies such as CGI (computer-generated imagery) can make a little bear from Peru appear very real. We take on board the personality and challenges of the “guy” as if he were human. Read more about the technical challanges here.
Dalston House: Where Every Visitor Becomes Spider-Man
In his latest art installation, Leandro Erlich uses mirrors to create an optical illusion on a grand scale. Watch this video interview with the artist.
Do Michael Pawlyn’s nature inspired creations hold the key to designing buildings for the future?
Architect Michael Pawlyn recently presented an exhibition of architectural structures that use the power of nature’s designs. See how plant tissue and marine organisms could influence buildings in the future.
Double-Bind: Three Women of the Harlem Renaissance
Among the more well-known male writers and artists of the Harlem Renaissance existed women who also deserve to be recognized. Read about three writers whose work reflected being both black and female.
The Orchestra Playing for Peace
The World Orchestra for Peace brings together the best musicians from around the world to play in the spirit of peace and unity, even if that means the musicians are from warring countries. Learn about this remarkable group, and watch a video of its performance in Jerusalem.
In Search of Shakespeare: Timeline
Shakespeare is possibly the most famous playwright of all time, but much of his life is shrouded in mystery. Explore the timeline of events that shaped Shakespeare’s world. Then, explore the “In Search of Shakespeare” site to learn more about the man and his works.
Indian Country Diaries: Pow Wow Culture
Pow wows are events in which Native Americans can express their cultural heritage through dance and foster a sense of community. Traditional pow wows have been around for hundreds of years, but a newer kind of intertribal event has become popular recently. Read about how the two forms coexist in today’s pow wow culture.
Patience Agbabi: Chaucer remixed
Poet Patience Agbabi re-writes Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales with characters from modern-day England.
The newest story from Mark Twain
In 2011, a scholar in California discovered the manuscript of an unfinished children’s story written by Mark Twain, the author of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Read to find out how two award-winning authors undertook the daunting task of completing the work of one of the giants of American literature.
7 Nightmarish Reads
Interested in reading some creepy stories? Check out this list of seven recommendations from the School Library Journal.
Manga ‘Macbeth’, graphic novel ‘Romeo’, it’s Shakespeare for 21st century readers
Find out about some unexpected recent adaptations of Shakespeare’s works.
Strange Worlds: Miniature Condiment Landscapes
Nothing is quite what it appears to be! At least that’s the case in the photograph’s of Matthew Albanese.
Romeo and Juliet’s balcony scene
Despite the popularity of the balcony scene in popular imagination, Shakespeare never mentions a balcony in any of his works. Find out why this idea persists.
American history unfolds in ‘Assassin’s Creed 3’
Game-makers researched the events and settings of the 1700s to immerse players in the history of the American Revolution, the setting of Assassin’s Creed 3.
Mind Ablaze
Critic Jayne Anne Phillips outlines Stephen Crane’s life as she reviews Stephen Crane: A Life of Fire, a 2014 biography of the American author written by Paul Sorrentino.
5 wild risks taken by top entrepreneurs
These risks taken by famous business leaders led to big rewards.
Anne Frank to have official comic adaption; animated film coming soon
In September 2017, a new comic book version of Anne Frank’s story hit the shelves. This version is different than other Anne Frank comic books and graphic novels because it has been officially endorsed by the Anne Frank Foundation. Read this article for more details.