How to Make a Tesselation
Source: Rookie
A tesselation is a repeating visual pattern that can be as simple or as complex as its creator wants it to be. Try it for yourself by following the instructions in this online magazine by and for teens.
Arts & Entertainment
Multicultural Cinderella Stories
Source: American Library Association
“Yeh-Shen” may be the oldest version we know of the Cinderella story, but it’s far from the only variation on this familiar tale. Find out about other versions that span the globe.
10 Rare Salvador Dali Illustrations of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet
Source: Twisted Sifter
Spanish surrealist Salvador Dali and Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet may not seem like an obvious pairing, but these 1975 illustrations vividly bring the tension and tragedy to life.
Shakespeare in Scotland: What did the author of Macbeth know and when did he know it?
Source: Shakespeare Oxford Fellowship
Some scholars have long maintained that someone other than William Shakespeare authored some of the Bard’s best-known works. This article explores the idea that a writer with a deeper knowledge of Scotland than Shakespeare could have had must have penned Macbeth.
Stephen King talks about his writing process
Source: Bangor Daily News
In this interview, author Stephen King uses some interesting visual metaphors to describe his writing process.
The Harlem Renaissance
Source: History
Did you ever wonder what the Harlem Renaissance looked like? See for yourself by watching a video about this age of discovery for modern African-American literature, art, and music.
The hidden power of smiling
Source: TED
Your smile can predict how long you live. Would you believe it? Listen to one man give voice to his theory about smiling.
MIT ‘hackers’ turn Great Dome into Captain America’s shield
Source: The Boston Globe
Learn about a secret society of MIT pranksters and their quest to show their excitement over the release of the new Avengers movie.
Movies may cause special effects on the body
Source: The Chicago Tribune
Watching movies doesn’t just affect our brains; it also affects our bodies. Find out how the effects of horror movies compare with those of other genres.
Bedroom 360 Exhibit
Source: Emily Dickinson Museum
Explore a virtual exhibit of Emily Dickinson’s bedroom. Be sure to click on the information icons to learn more about the objects and surroundings in the author’s life.