Shakespeare’s work has influenced countless interpretations on big screen. Take a look at these films based on Shakespearean plays—are you surprised?
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A long-hidden mural is revealed, along with a piece of UCLA history
In the 1960s, a group of students at UCLA painted a mural depicting famous African Americans and celebrating the civil rights movement. That mural was recently unveiled after being hidden for many years.
Beowulf—an epic game for the whole family
The game company that created a board game based on Moby Dick is now hoping to manufacture a new game based on Beowulf. Read this blog entry and decide if you would like to play.
Aaahh! The world’s scariest roller coasters
Do you enjoy the feeling of being frightened? If you do, then you may be a fan of roller coasters. Learn about some of the scariest roller coasters in the world, and watch videos of what the rides are like.
In The Adventures of Henry Thoreau, Michael Sims follows along the path of self-discovery that led to Walden Pond
In his new book The Adventures of Henry Thoreau, author Michael Sims enlightens the reader on the man behind the famous work of literature.
19 Native American Authors You Need to Read
This list compiles some of the best Native American writers, including Sherman Alexie and Joy Harjo. Which author are you most interested in reading?
Romeo, Romeo, what’s Julian Fellowes done to you?
Julian Fellowes’s film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet has drawn criticism for altering the lines of Shakespeare’s most famous love story. Read the article to find out why critics and scholars feel that Fellowes’s adaptation is misleading.
A Jazzed-Up Langston Hughes
Langston Hughes made his voice heard by writing poetry about the African American experience. One of those poems has become the core of a multimedia jazz performance, helping young people hear Hughes’s voice in a new way. Read about the performance, watch a video clip, and see pictures from a rehearsal.
Art in the aftermath: healing the victims of trafficking and slavery
For many victims of human trafficking and slavery, art can be an important part of the healing process. In this article, we learn about why art matters and how it can help.
Teen Sailor Gives ‘Maidentrip’ a Big Thumbs’ Up
In this article, teen Clementine Furber reviews the film Maidentrip while also discussing girls, sailing, and the importance of combining the two.
A modern take on the timeless tragedy of ‘Hamlet’
PCPA, a professional theater in California, is putting on a version of Hamlet in an attempt to make the play as accessible as possible to modern audiences. Check out this review of the work.
3 Keys to Success: Provide Value to Your Network
In this brief article, Lewis Howes gives three tips for providing value to your social network and, in return, making it more useful in your own success.
Shakespeare Conspiracy Theory
There are people who believe that Shakespeare didn’t actually write the works attributed to him. They question how a humble man from Stratford could possibly have written about royalty, distant countries, and political intrigues. Read this article to find out more about the Shakespeare conspiracy.
The Adverb Is Not Your Friend: Stephen King On Simplicity of Style
Stephen King is one of the world’s most prolific and popular writers of horror stories. He’s also famous for his book On Writing, which contains writing advice. This article shares one of his tips.
In Search of Myths & Heroes
Human beings have been telling tales for a very, very long time. Check out this site to learn about four tales you may never have heard before, the stories of the Queen of Sheba, Shangri-La, King Arthur, and Jason and the Argonauts.
Folk singer, activist Pete Seeger dies at 94
Pete Seeger used his music to protest and advocate for his beliefs—from the importance of cleaning up the Hudson River to fighting against Hitler. Read this article to learn more about the life of this music legend.
The Road Back: Frost’s Letters Could Soften a Battered Image
Harvard University and Robert Frost’s estate have partnered to release letters from the poet. These letters show a more balanced, generous person than has previously been portrayed to the public.
Where opera & abolitionist heroine Harriet Tubman meet
When composer Nkeiru Okoye was a young girl, her mother shared stories about Harriet Tubman. Now, Okoye is paying tribute to Tubman with a folk opera that shows audiences Tubman’s life, both in slavery and in freedom.
3D movie reveals hidden dimensions of universe
With advances in digital and microscopic imagery, a new film entitled “Mysteries of the Unseen World” is showing viewers everyday items from perspectives their eyes would never allow them to see. Watch this interview with Louie Schwartzberg, the film’s director, to learn more.
Eliza Griswold on the Importance of Taking Risks
A young writer explains how she left a comfortable job to become a freelance journalist who would fly into hotspots on a moment’s notice.