Few historical figures are as synonymous with the glory and turmoil throughout the Age of Revolutions as the Marquis de Lafayette. His debut into the cataclysm that swept the late 18th and 19th centuries...

In 1963, Eve Babitz wrote to Joseph Heller, the author of 'Catch-22,' in the hopes of finding a publisher for a new novel: “Dear Joseph Heller, I am a 18-year-old blonde on Sunset Boulevard. I am also...

On August 30th, 1899, J. M. Stoddart, editor of Lippincott's Monthly Magazine, had dinner with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, T. P Gill, and most notably the infamous Oscar Wilde. He commissioned novellas from...

The New York Philharmonic remains as one of the oldest, most remarkable American orchestras. In its two-hundred years of existence, the podium has met the feet of some of the greatest conductors such as...

A small patch of violets in the corner of the frame captures your eye. Amongst the verdant moss and eerie expanse of birch trees, this small rarity stands out against the densely packed forest —...

What is Art? What do you do when you’re bored? Do you find yourself watching a TV show? Browsing music? Or doodling in an old sketchbook? All these activities are forms of art.  Everyone has...

Amid the rubble and destruction left by Russian troops in the Ukrainian town of Borodyanka, murals can be seen depicting various scenes. One such mural shows a young boy flipping an older man, assumed...

It is The Forbidden Riff — a title that drives the image of Indiana Jones evading dozens of booby traps to obtain this seemingly sacred acquisition.  What exactly is the treasure? Well, a sequence...

We all have something that brings us back to our childhood. For some, that might be a meal, or a certain scent. Many people find this in their childhood stuffed animals.  These cotton-stuffed companions...

While celebrating the festivities in China, one may notice that many - male and female, young and old - may be seen wearing elaborate headpieces and silky, flowing robes with billowing sleeves embroidered...

On Tuesday, November 15, 2022, millions of Swifties were ecstatic after buying tickets for Swift’s Eras Tour. Over two million tickets had been sold through the ticket distribution company Ticketmaster,...

The doors swing wide open as students and parents pour into the auditorium. The lights dim as bright spotlights move towards the stage. The risers are set up in front of the stage, ready to elevate the...

Everyone remembers their first concert. Mine was Gracie Abrams at the Mercury Lounge, a small venue in downtown Manhattan. When I got home, I told my mom, “My life has changed. I’m a new person now.”...

One Piece is a name that you’ve probably heard of when you search through any social media platform as both the manga and the anime are one of the most popular media franchises of all time. History...

The theater was filled with a teary-eyed audience. It was only about two minutes into the movie. Not many films stir the emotions of the general public, but watching the opening scenes of 'Black Panther:...

Through the fading haze of the desert’s scorching heat, a dancing gleam is visible, floating across the boundless sands. The movement of the massive hills evokes something ancient but not untouched,...

The year was 2019, and Barnes and Noble was in a crisis.  The company, once an influential player in book retailing, had been in decline for years. The company’s 2013 fiscal report showed that...

When thinking of New York City, most think of tall buildings and crowds of people rushing to go to their destinations. However, add in the holidays, and New York City transforms into a whole new magical...

Selena Gomez begins her documentary with a promise: “I’ll only tell you my darkest secrets.”  It is a bold promise because the darkest secrets are often the ones we wish to hide, in the deepest...