When composer Nkeiru Okoye was a young girl, her mother shared stories about Harriet Tubman. Now, Okoye is paying tribute to Tubman with a folk opera that shows audiences Tubman’s life, both in slavery and in freedom.
With advances in digital and microscopic imagery, a new film entitled “Mysteries of the Unseen World” is showing viewers everyday items from perspectives their eyes would never allow them to see. Watch this interview with Louie Schwartzberg, the film’s director, to learn more.
A young writer explains how she left a comfortable job to become a freelance journalist who would fly into hotspots on a moment’s notice.
Ever wondered why some people love scary stories, frightening movies, and haunted houses? In this article, “scare specialist” Dr. Margee Kerr talks about the reasons some people enjoy being scared.
Do you like Tex-Mex, Hawaiian, or Creole food? Check out this article about how other cultures’ cuisines have impacted food in the United States.
Stephen Jones, editor and writer, lists the top ten horror stories he would include in an anthology of the genre. Check out the list to see if you have read these scary tales.
Protest songs often document or even fuel the desire for political change. This New York Times article examines the importance of music in the revolutions of the Arab Spring.
Although best know for his fiction, Ernest Hemingway was also a war correspondent and a Red Cross ambulance driver. Read this article from the National Archives to find out how Hemingway’s wartime experiences influenced his writing.
Eric Whitacre is the creator and conductor of the virtual choir, a network of YouTube-connected singers from around the world who came together to create a virtual choir. Watch this video to hear their story and their magical music.
Adaptations of fairy-tales are nothing new, but a few years ago, they started popping up on prime time television. What would the Brothers Grimm have thought? Check out this report to see what’s going on—and why.
