Emily Dickinson Collection
Source: Amherst College Digital Collections
Experience the Emily Dickinson Collection at Amherst College. Explore photos of the poet’s handwritten poems and letters.
Arts & Entertainment
Animation basics: The optical illusion of motion
Source: TEDEd
This video explains how a human characteristic called ‘persistence of vision’ is the key to motion in animation.
Anne Frank: 10 beautiful quotes from The Diary of a Young Girl
Source: The Guardian
This article appeared in January on Holocaust Memorial Day 2015, whose theme was “keep the memory alive.” Every time someone reads Anne Frank’s diary, that is what happens. What is your favorite quote from Anne Frank’s diary?
Zombie Neuroscience: Inside the Brains of the Walking Dead
Source: Live Science
What goes on inside the mind of a zombie? Two neuroscientists who are also avid zombie fans speculate about why zombies behave and act as they do. Based on their knowledge of the brain they explore some interesting reasons for their slow shuffle and poor coordination!
Fractal Patterns in Nature and Art Are Aesthetically Pleasing and Stress-Reducing
Source: Smithsonian
The patterns that appear in nature not only inspire art, but have health benefits as well.
Stitch by stitch, a brief history of knitting and activism
Source: PBS
Learn about the significance of textiles and knitting in protest movements throughout history, and how people continue to use the craft to fight for causes they believe in.
A storytelling pilgrimage inspired by “The Canterbury Tales”
Source: The Economist
Inspired by The Canterbury Tales, a non-profit organization in England brings together volunteers and refugees who share their personal journeys on a five-day trek. Their goal is to create empathy through storytelling.
Review: Girls Just Wanna Play ‘Mac Beth’
Source: The New York Times
Click here to read a review of a 2019 adaptation of Macbeth that features an all-female cast and imagines how teenage schoolgirls might choose to perform Shakespeare’s play.
Why Cultural Appropriation Isn’t Cool
Source: Reach Out
We live in a multicultural society, so we enjoy food, music, and fashion from many backgrounds. But when is it sharing, and when is it stealing?
What Impact Do We Have On Our Environment? An Arlington Art Installation Makes Us Think About Our Presence
Source: WBUR
Artist Freedom Baird’s new outdoor exhibit in Arlington, Massachusetts, encourages viewers to consider the connection between humans, consumption, and nature.