The first half of the 20th century was a turbulent and transformative period for American and British culture. Women and men began to define themselves in very different ways, and one of the tools ...

Chemnitz? Many Germans were shaking their heads in disbelief when the eastern German city was chosen to be one of Europe's ...

Rich in history, varied culture, and complexity, India is home to a great range of languages that have developed over ...

The Yiddish Book Center’s permanent exhibition offers much to kvell about, including a wide-ranging collection of volumes and ...

Professor Lindsay Paterson talks to our Writer at Large about the decline and fall of the once great Scottish school ...

A conversation with Peter Gordon about the enduring influence of the Frankfurt School's leader, the future of critical theory ...

Dubbed 'the green fairy', the anise-flavored spirit is derived from several plants including the flowers of Artemisia absinthium as well as other culinary herbs.

The Rose Art Museum at Brandeis University has announced its highly anticipated 2025 Spring exhibition season, presenting two ...

What do a Pilgrim hearth, Julia Child’s workspace and Georgia O’Keeffe’s pantry have in common? They’re all part of John ...

On January 9th, 1890, Karel Čapek was born in the Czech city of Malé Svatoňovice.

Could our traditional alcohols be less damaging to the environment, and to our health? Mridula Ramesh offers some answers, in Part 2 of a Trade-Offs special.

Explore Mark Twain's greatest books, from timeless adventures to sharp wit and humor. Discover the classics that shaped ...