Reading lists change over time. For one reason or another, these classic books that were read by Baby Boomers in school are now rarely required in current high schools.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 — Seri Negara must no longer be a symbol of colonial power or a playground for a new ruling elite, but a ...

Amongst the most enduring mythical creatures, which were present in so many ancient cultures, are the dragons. Appearing frequently in folklore and tales from China in the east to Europe in the west, ...

Swan tattoos are trending thanks to a recent inner arm acquisition by Chappell Roan. Keep reading for 10 examples of gorgeous ...

On Halloween night, 1968, a flock of twenty eminent New Yorkers burst out of the door of Stephen Sondheim’s Turtle Bay town house. The group included the Broadway producer Harold Prince, the ...

The sixth episode of Jane Austen’s Paper Trail explores whether Austen was happy, through the pages of Persuasion.

Lili Anolik, Hilton Als, David Ulin, Evelyn McDonnell, Cory Leadbeater and Steffie Nelson share thoughts about author Joan ...

For more than a century, “Wabash” has been more than just a name on a map. It has become a cultural marker of the American Midwest – a word that evokes industry, history, and the enduring character of ...

The German poet’s dauntingly eclectic accomplishments were founded on a tireless interrogation of how a life should be lived.

The 2025 Nobel Prize in literature has been awarded to László Krasznahorkai, a Hungarian writer who said his dark and difficult novels aim to examine reality “to the point of madness.” Announcing the ...

This thesis examines the pivotal role of national anthems, pledges, symbols such as coats-of-arms and flags in fostering strong leadership, value systems, and national identity. Drawing on historical ...