After years of marginalization, the bèlè dance has been embraced by a growing community who see it as a form of social…
A newsletter sends out chronological snippets from the 125-year-old novel ‘Dracula.’ Fans on the internet go wild.
We often imitate styles of speech we hear – what’s known as ‘linguistic convergence.’ But a researcher wanted to…
By implementing paywalls, making exclusive content deals and incorporating ad tech, big media companies have reshaped what…
The Fox News host’s forthcoming documentary ‘The End of Men’ is part of a rich heritage of hustlers and politicians…
Members of the key 18-to-34 demographic finds the format stale, the hosts unrelatable and the topics patronizing.
The custodians of one of Hollywood’s most reliable cash machines have been careful to sidestep political minefields that…
Since the 2020 election, the slide in ratings for many large networks has been particularly acute. What’s driving this…
Letizia Battaglia’s images of Mafia bloodshed made it impossible for people to turn a blind eye to the criminal outfit’s…
Though it was exceedingly grating, the late comedian was able to perfect a sound that worked in tandem with his brand of…
The insistence on preserving the team name – along with fan traditions like the ‘tomahawk chop’ – is even more glaring…
As lockdowns went into effect in the spring of 2020, many people took up gardening as a coping mechanism. But will a hobby…
Cartoon villains on TV crime shows obscure the huge social and personal costs of psychopathy, as well as the encouraging…
As Western sanctions seek to isolate Russia, they also perversely reinforce the country’s mythic view of itself as a special…
Years before Colin Kaepernick was born, Robinson wrote, ‘I cannot stand and sing the anthem. I cannot salute the flag;…
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s famous musical has long inspired controversy for how it depicts the story of Jesus…
While you’ll often hear people say that violence is never the answer, in some communities violence is viewed as a perfectly…
The ‘fool the eye’ cakes hearken back to popular paintings from another period in American history when there was anxiety…
If Dostoevsky insists that one cannot shy away from horror and tragedy, Tolstoy would contend that people must act upon…
What if cultivating your authentic self doesn’t involve self-reflection, but instead means focusing on what feels good…