Music in conflict: 24 iconic images
Source: Classic FM
View the slideshow to examine images that show musicians providing moments of peace, even in the midst of extreme conflict.
Arts & Entertainment
Environmental art is on the rise – with a little help from Leonardo DiCaprio
Source: The Guardian
Read about the growing market for environmental art.
8 awesome adaptations of the classic horror tale The Monkey’s Paw
Source: blastr
Read and view this slideshow to find out about some adaptations of W.W. Jacobs’ well-known horror story, “The Monkey’s Paw.”
‘Hamilton’ the Broadway musical is now a dazzling book
Source: USA Today
Usually books inspire plays and movies. However, the smash Broadway musical Hamilton, based on the life of Alexander Hamilton, inspired a book that details the play’s social and cultural significance.
Why are zombies still so popular?
Source: BBC
Ever wonder why so many people love movies and TV shows about zombies? The author of this article has an interesting theory on why stories about the “zombie apocalypse” are appealing to such a wide audience.
American Drama Transformed
Source: National Park Service
This article examines playwright Eugene O’Neill’s impact on American theater.
Ai Weiwei – from criminal to art-world superstar
Source: The Guardian
In this interview, Chinese protest artist Ai Weiwei reflects on his past work and talks about his current endeavors and outlook.
What It Means to Live Life Working in the U.S. on a Visa
Source: Smithsonian
In an online art exhibit, the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center explores the lives of individuals who have visas to work in the United States. Read the article for background and click “H-1B” in the first paragraph to access the artwork.
Toil and Trouble: The Curse of Macbeth
Source: Skeptoid
Actors have long avoided saying the title of Shakespeare’s shortest tragedy inside theaters in fear of the famed “curse of Macbeth.” What’s the evidence for such a curse, though?
The Forgotten Female Action Stars of the 1910s
Source: The Atlantic
Action-adventure heroes aren’t only men. Early films starred many women in action roles, even performing daring feats in ankle-length skirts! Learn about the tales told in their films.