From Bruce Springsteen to Tyson Fury, men are opening up about depression

Source: The Guardian

A number of male celebrities have recently opened up about their mental health struggles, sparking conversations about male depression.

The Castle of Otranto: The creepy tale that launched gothic fiction

Source: BBC News

Horace Walpole’s novel The Castle of Otranto is considered by many to be the first example of gothic horror fiction. This article discusses the lasting influence the book has had on the horror genre.

What can Shakespeare teach us about freedom?

Source: Voices Magazine

One scholar explains how Shakespeare’s characters can inspire us to be our truest selves.

Overlooked but Undeterred, a 101-Year-Old Artist Finally Gets Her Due

Source: National Public Radio

Carmen Herrera has been creating innovative paintings and sculptures for decades. Gain insight into her striking vision and why her work went largely unnoticed until she was well past the age at which most people retire.

An animated lesson full of adorable animals made of autumn leaves

Source: TED Ed

You are what you eat! What about the stuff you don’t know you are eating, like dried plant matter that becomes part of the food chain? Here’s an interesting angle on the subject through a creative animation.

Edith Wharton: Why the Age of Innocence author is vanishing from New York City

Source: The Independent

Read this article to learn about what New York City streets looked like in the time of author Edith Wharton.

Aziz Ansari Goes to India

Source: The New York Times

In this essay, actor and comedian Aziz Ansari contemplates his American and Indian identities.

Where Our Magic Lives: An Introduction to Magical Realism

Source: Writer's Digest

Author Anna-Marie McLemore argues that magical realism is less a literary genre than a lens through which to view the world.

Kafka’s ‘Metamorphosis’ Turns 100

Source: Bio

Franz Kafka’s disturbing novella about how a family responds to a drastic change still influences writers over a century after its first publication.

Hip-Hop and Shakespeare

Source: TED

Explore the connections between the rhythms and ideas in Shakespeare’s plays and hip-hop music with British MC Akala, artistic director of The Hip-Hop Shakespeare Company.