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Poems of the American Revolution
Throughout history, poets have attempted to interpret the nation’s founding.
Geology And Ancient Fossils Inspired H.P. Lovecraft To Write His Best Horror Story
H.P. Lovecraft, author of “The Outsider,” was fascinated by geology and paleontology. This article explains that his story “At the Mountains of Madness” was based in part on scientific observations from expeditions to Antarctica.
Oscars: “The Look of Silence”
Movies can be more than just entertainment. One recent documentary shines a light on state-sanctioned oppression and murder in Indonesia.
100 years ago, ‘The Rite of Spring’ incited a riot in a Paris theater
The years just before World War I marked a turning point in the arts, a shift from the romantic to the modern. Learn how a groundbreaking ballet’s modernity shocked and angered the audience at its premier.
Dark Shades for a Children’s ‘Hamlet’
Designer David Habben analyzes and explains the visual techniques he used in creating the poster for a children’s production of Hamlet.
Why Russians flock to Jack London’s California ranch 100 years after his death
Read why Russians connect with one of America’s most respected writer’s work.
How to Beat Writer’s Block
All writers suffer “writer’s block” at some time. Two psychologists have developed an intervention to get writers back to telling their tales.
Christo’s Newest Project: Walking on Water
Art is the medium that Christo Javacheff uses to make his voice heard. It took 46 years for his floating piers to be realized on a lake in Italy, but Christo was determined. Read his story.
Music in conflict: 24 iconic images
View the slideshow to examine images that show musicians providing moments of peace, even in the midst of extreme conflict.
Environmental art is on the rise – with a little help from Leonardo DiCaprio
Read about the growing market for environmental art.
8 awesome adaptations of the classic horror tale The Monkey’s Paw
Read and view this slideshow to find out about some adaptations of W.W. Jacobs’ well-known horror story, “The Monkey’s Paw.”
‘Hamilton’ the Broadway musical is now a dazzling book
Usually books inspire plays and movies. However, the smash Broadway musical Hamilton, based on the life of Alexander Hamilton, inspired a book that details the play’s social and cultural significance.
Why are zombies still so popular?
Ever wonder why so many people love movies and TV shows about zombies? The author of this article has an interesting theory on why stories about the “zombie apocalypse” are appealing to such a wide audience.
American Drama Transformed
This article examines playwright Eugene O’Neill’s impact on American theater.
Ai Weiwei – from criminal to art-world superstar
In this interview, Chinese protest artist Ai Weiwei reflects on his past work and talks about his current endeavors and outlook.
What It Means to Live Life Working in the U.S. on a Visa
In an online art exhibit, the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center explores the lives of individuals who have visas to work in the United States. Read the article for background and click “H-1B” in the first paragraph to access the artwork.
Toil and Trouble: The Curse of Macbeth
Actors have long avoided saying the title of Shakespeare’s shortest tragedy inside theaters in fear of the famed “curse of Macbeth.” What’s the evidence for such a curse, though?
The Forgotten Female Action Stars of the 1910s
Action-adventure heroes aren’t only men. Early films starred many women in action roles, even performing daring feats in ankle-length skirts! Learn about the tales told in their films.
A Masterly Emily Dickinson Movie
Film critic Richard Brody reviews a new biopic about poet Emily Dickisnson, who was born in Amherst, Massachusetts, and lived most of her life there.