7 Movies You Didn’t Know Were Based on Shakespeare’s Plays
Source: PARADE
Shakespeare’s work has influenced countless interpretations on big screen. Take a look at these films based on Shakespearean plays—are you surprised?
Arts & Entertainment
A long-hidden mural is revealed, along with a piece of UCLA history
Source: Los Angeles Times
In the 1960s, a group of students at UCLA painted a mural depicting famous African Americans and celebrating the civil rights movement. That mural was recently unveiled after being hidden for many years.
Beowulf—an epic game for the whole family
Source: The Washington Post
The game company that created a board game based on Moby Dick is now hoping to manufacture a new game based on Beowulf. Read this blog entry and decide if you would like to play.
Aaahh! The world’s scariest roller coasters
Source: NBC News
Do you enjoy the feeling of being frightened? If you do, then you may be a fan of roller coasters. Learn about some of the scariest roller coasters in the world, and watch videos of what the rides are like.
In The Adventures of Henry Thoreau, Michael Sims follows along the path of self-discovery that led to Walden Pond
Source: Nashville Scene
In his new book The Adventures of Henry Thoreau, author Michael Sims enlightens the reader on the man behind the famous work of literature.
19 Native American Authors You Need to Read
Source: Open Education Database
This list compiles some of the best Native American writers, including Sherman Alexie and Joy Harjo. Which author are you most interested in reading?
Romeo, Romeo, what’s Julian Fellowes done to you?
Source: The Telegraph
Julian Fellowes’s film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet has drawn criticism for altering the lines of Shakespeare’s most famous love story. Read the article to find out why critics and scholars feel that Fellowes’s adaptation is misleading.
A Jazzed-Up Langston Hughes
Source: Smithsonian
Langston Hughes made his voice heard by writing poetry about the African American experience. One of those poems has become the core of a multimedia jazz performance, helping young people hear Hughes’s voice in a new way. Read about the performance, watch a video clip, and see pictures from a rehearsal.
Art in the aftermath: healing the victims of trafficking and slavery
Source: The Guardian
For many victims of human trafficking and slavery, art can be an important part of the healing process. In this article, we learn about why art matters and how it can help.
Teen Sailor Gives ‘Maidentrip’ a Big Thumbs’ Up
Source: Women's eNews
In this article, teen Clementine Furber reviews the film Maidentrip while also discussing girls, sailing, and the importance of combining the two.