5 Things We Learned From the NYPL’s Virginia Woolf Exhibition
Virginia Woolf loved using purple ink—but only for certain kinds of writing.
Virginia Woolf loved using purple ink—but only for certain kinds of writing.
African descendants in the U.S. have been speaking varieties of English, today known as African American Language (AAL), for many centuries. Here's what you should know.
The history of Groundhog Day stretches back hundreds of years. But, as it turns out, the furry animal isn’t the best at getting the forecast right.
From enslaved woman to Underground Railroad guide and Civil War spy, Harriet Tubman led a remarkable life.
What happened to the Lost Colony of Roanoke? Corporate greed, dreadful diplomacy, and the wrath of Mother Nature. Also, we don’t know.
From Prince Harry's 'Spare' to 'Finding Me' by Viola Davis, the best celebrity memoirs to read this year will be tough to put down.
From Richard Wagner’s symphony for his wife to the Taj Mahal, these are the most impressive demonstrations of love from history.
February 14 is often celebrates as a day of love—but it has also been marked as a day of tragedy.
Toni Morrison has written some of literature’s most enduring classics, from 'The Bluest Eye' to 'Beloved' and beyond. Here's what you need to know about the Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning author.
You don’t have to spend a fortune to enjoy a cozy night in with the best soy wax candles from Mrs. Meyer’s, Homesick Candles, and other top brands.
Paul Rudd has proven he can take on any part, serious or goofy.
In HBO’s new series ‘The Last of Us,’ Cordyceps fungus has infected humanity, turning those unlucky enough to become hosts into clicking, screaming, mushroomy monsters. Here’s what you need to know about the real fungus.
Munchkin cats are often compared to dachshunds because of their unique size. Discover more facts about these adorable felines here.
If you’re shopping for your first home, consider one of the best housing markets for first-time buyers in 2023.
Reclaim precious counter space with these space-saving kitchen gadgets from Smeg, Cuisinart, and other top brands.
We all know someone who never seems to stop talking. They’re a yammerer, a babbler, a chatterbox—but they’re also a blatherskite, a clatterfart, and a twattle-basket.
The Razzie Awards can be an entertaining antithesis to the Oscars. But sometimes, the nominations are surprisingly similar.
Kazuo Ishiguro was 27 years old when he published his first novel, 1982’s ‘A Pale View of Hills.’ Since then, he has left an indelible mark on literature through works that the Nobel Prize committee described as “novels of great emotional force.”
Flemish giant rabbits can weigh 15 pounds on average (but often get even larger). Here are other facts you should know about these special creatures.
The capital of the Buckeye State blends its quirky personality with an impressive political pedigree.
We're 30 seconds closer to theoretical nuclear annihilation than the last time it was reset in 2020.
Spotting the elusive Waldo is an exercise in patience and frustration, even for the most eagle-eyed fans.
Renaissance man Gordon Parks made an indelible mark on nearly every art form in midcentury America, from photography to filmmaking.
From their surprising origin to the unique recipe, fortune cookies have a rich and fascinating history worth exploring.