Surprising responses to Hamlet Africa tour
Source: Times Higher Education
Researchers record the reactions of audiences in Africa to a production of Hamlet by a Shakespeare Globe theater troupe.
Arts & Entertainment
Top 10 Scariest Flicks of All Time
Source: Parade
What are your scariest movies? Here’s a pick of the top ten scariest movies of all time. See if you agree!
Order to the Chaos of Life: Isabel Allende on Writing
Source: Brain Pickings
Chilean American author Isabel Allende answers the question why writers write. Read why she shows up every day to make her voice heard.
A Life Lived in a Rapidly Changing World: Samuel L. Clemens, 1835 – 1910
Source: Mark Twain's House
Author Samuel Clemens used the pen name Mark Twain. Find out about why and how his work shaped his literary life.
Anna Kendrick’s ‘Indianna Jones’: Should a woman don the fedora for real?
Source: The Christian Science Monitor
Read about Hollywood’s recent trend of casting women in roles made famous by men, including in the re-make of the 1980s blockbuster Ghostbusters.
Arthur Miller Biography
Source: Biography
Read about the life of Arthur Miller, who used his dealings with the House of Un-American Activities Committee as inspiration for The Crucible.
Nellie Bly: Google Doodle’s 1st original song (Karen O) salutes an American original
Source: The Washington Post
In the late 1800s, investigative journalist Nellie Bly reported on issues that shed light on people who were disadvantaged and voiceless. Recently Google paid tribute to her by featuring an original song about her contributions as its daily Google Doodle.
Romeo and Juliet: The Sources of the Plot
Source: TheatreHistory.com
Shakespeare’s astonishing output of plays didn’t spring from thin air; he drew from a wide array of sources for his plots and characters, including those of the star-crossed Romeo and Juliet.
Circus ‘Families’ Bonded by Daring and Danger
Source: NBC News
Part of the thrill of watching a circus performance is the inherent danger—what if that trapeze artist or tightrope walker falls? Read about the precautions circus performers take to ensure their safety, and what happens when things go wrong.
Horror Movies: Why People Love Them
Source: LiveScience
Why do we enjoy horror? Read about the various theories put forward for the popularity of horror movies.