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We all know ‘Cinderella’ and ‘Snow White,’ but can you tell if these 20 Grimm fairy tale summaries are real or made up?
Meagan Bojarski|
Folklore, literature, and archaeology all play into why leprechauns are often pictured with pots of gold.
Jane Alexander|
Artists and storytellers tend to seek out inspiration, frequently latching on to a person or idea as their muse. But who were the original Muses, the Greek Goddesses responsible for art and education?
Meagan Bojarski|
A blend of personal trauma and real-world tragedy created the conditions for William Golding's famously pessimistic novel to emerge.
Eden Gordon|
Historians say the newly discovered location changes what we know about Shakespeare’s final years.
Logan DeLoye|
Mary Bennet rarely takes center stage in 'Pride and Prejudice'—but these five books reimagine the quiet sister with romance, mystery, and fresh perspective.
Jenny Cohen|
In honor of World Book Day, here are five ways to read more books that are sure to help you fall back in love with reading.
Eden Gordon|
World Book Day is April 23, the day William Shakespeare and a number of other famous authors died. Learn more about the history and origins of this literary celebration here.
Eden Gordon|