Judi Dench reflects on a career built around Shakespeare
Source: npr
Judi Dench is known for her legendary performances both on-stage and on-screen. Read this article to learn how Shakespeare influenced Dench throughout her life and career.
Arts & Entertainment
96th Annual Scripps National Spelling Bee Ended in a Sudden, Rapid-Spelling Tiebreaker
Source: USA Today
What does it take to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee? Nearly 250 students from all 50 states found out in a competition that lasted three days, covered fourteen rounds, and ended in a rapid spelling tiebreaker, with the winner spelling 30 words in only 90 seconds!
New series ‘The Tattooist of Auschwitz’ tells the story of Holocaust survivors finding love
Source: NBC
This interview explores a new story of survival and love during the Holocaust.
Iran women’s protests are the focus of ‘Persepolis’ author Marjane Satrapi’s new book
Source: Oregon Public Broadcasting
In her new book, Marjane Satrapi collaborates with other graphic novelists and cartoonists to highlight the Iranian women’s movement.
How to celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday
Source: Folger Shakespeare Library
Attention, Shakespeare enthusiasts everywhere! The bard’s birthday is coming up on April 23rd. Check out this link to get some fun ideas for your Shakespeare celebration.
The Visual Illusions that Reveal How Our Minds Work
Source: Psychology Today
Disney is known for creating magical effects on-screen, but did you know they also use tricks and deception in their theme parks, too? This article discusses a few of the ways Disney–and other theme parks and entertainment venues–use optical illusions to create magical effects in real life.
Billie Eilish & Finneas, Ludwig Göransson and More Record-Setters at 2024 Oscars
Source: Billboard
When the Academy Awards were held on March 10, 2024, Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell set a record by becoming the youngest people ever to win two Academy Awards. That’s an impressive achievement, but it wasn’t the only record set that night. Read about other records in this article.
US appeals court says Madrid museum is rightful owner of Nazi-looted Pissarro painting
Source: Euro News
In 1939, Lilly Cassirer Neubauer was forced to sell her priceless Pissarro painting in order to escape Nazi-occupied Germany. Now, her descendants continue to fight for their right to the stolen heirloom.
Lunar New Year offers social media influencers a chance to blend past and present traditions
Source: abc
Lunar New Year is a holiday that spans across continents, cultures, and generations. This year, traditions old and new are celebrated through social media.
Jamaican poet Jason Allen-Paisant’s Self-Portrait as Othello wins TS Eliot prize
Source: The Guardian
The winner of this year’s TS Eliot prize explores how race, masculinity, and immigration influence his understanding of Othello, one of Shakespeare’s most iconic characters.