In defence of the arts
Emily Cushion argues that we must foreground the Arts, even if those branches lead to uncertain ends ...
Eight things we learned from Nick Cave’s Desert Island Discs
The Johnny Cash Show ran from 1969-1971 and, in addition to Bob Dylan, guests included Joni Mitchell, Kris Kristofferson, Tammy Wynette and Neil Young.
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Discover Why ‘The Raven,’ Edgar Allan Poe’s Narrative Poem About a Distraught Lover and a Talking Bird, Remains an American Classic
Published on this day in 1845, the work used alliteration, internal rhyme and repetition to draw in readers, lending it a ...
How movies changed baby names forever in 10 simple charts
Popular music has long demonstrated a remarkable ability to shape baby name trends. An earworm hit like The Beatles' Hey Jude ...
The ‘other Americans’: 20 books that celebrate US literature’s rich diversity
From John O’Hara to Claire Jiménez, via Nabokov and Maya Angelou, these works showcase cultural cross-over in American ...
An Israeli Take on a Modern Iranian Classic
The Israeli director managed to convince Nafisi of his vision—and then to secure the funding, assemble a suitable Iranian ...
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Lana Del Rey’s talent and vibe pay tribute to past musical greats [column]
Perhaps you’ve heard of Lana Del Rey. Maybe you’ve even listened to some of her hit songs on the radio. But have you ever ...