About Eugene O’Neill

Source: PBS

Learn about playright Eugene O’Neill in this short biography.

Jack London’s mark on literature

Source: Sonoma Index-Tribune

Professor and author Jeanne C. Reesman extols the writing of Jack London.

In His Own Words: Remembering Poet Robert Hayden

Source: NPR

Read about poet Robert Hayden and listen to him recite part of one of his most famous poems.

Writers Work in Mobile Studios at This Incredible Residency in Massachusetts

Source: Dwell

The Mastheads, a residency program for writers, built five small studios inspired by famous local authors, such as Henry David Thoreau and Nathaniel Hawthorne, for its recipients to work in.

Revolutionary War army comes to life in newly discovered painting

Source: WHYY

Learn how an uncovered painting provided historians with new details of George Washington’s army.

What Makes Horror Movies Scary? “We do,” Says Baylor Film Expert

Source: Baylor University

A film historian at Baylor University believes horror movies are so compelling because they reflect the difficult and disturbing aspects of our society and ourselves.

The “Scottish” Play

Source: Shakespeare Theatre Company

The Scottish setting of Macbeth seems crucial—after all, it’s Scottish history—but numerous adaptations set around the globe have proved that the setting is far from essential.

Researchers Examine the Fun of Fear

Source: University of Pittsburgh

Two faculty members at the University of Pittsburgh have teamed up to study the science of fear. They are interested in learning more about the psychological benefits of being scared.

‘Hamlet,’ a New Opera, Makes Shakespeare Strange

Source: The New York Times

Critic Zachary Woolf reviews a 2017 production of Hamlet by Brett Dean. He compares it with other versions of the play, as well as operatic productions of other Shakespeare works.

On Protest Photography

Source: Magnum Photos

Writer Maisie Skidmore discusses the power of photography to record protest movements.