In the mid-19th century, some 400,000 people traversed the Oregon Trail to settle in the American west. Given that this migration occurred nearly two centuries ago, none of the settlers who made the journey are alive today — but something belonging to them purportedly is. A sourdough starter believed to date back to an 1847 […]
Fifty years ago, disco was dominating nightclubs, punk had emerged from underground, and the nascent hip-hop scene was budding in the Bronx. Stevie Wonder released his masterpiece album Songs in the Key of Life, and the Eagles delivered their hit Hotel California. Not a bad time to have a set of ears. Since then, genres
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What does a child need to prepare themselves for kindergarten? I’m not talking about a new water bottle and a backpack, though certainly those come in handy. I mean what it takes to try to make new friends, be brave, resilient, inventive, and hopeful — no small tasks for anyone.
Six decades ago, Julie Andrews burst into song atop Salzburg, Austria’s rolling hills, and the world fell in love with The Sound of Music. The 1965 film, adapted from the 1959 Broadway musical and based on the von Trapp family’s escape from the Nazis, has proven itself an enduring international success. Now, a year after
At age 100, twinkle-toed Bernard Gilbert put a huge crowd through their paces — and proved he’s still got the moves — when he led a flash mob dance in the middle of a busy city center in Worcester, England.
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In retired high school guidance counselor Nancy Rose’s imagination, squirrels drink tea, take baths, go bowling, and partake in many other day-to-day activities your average human might enjoy. Those are just a few of the whimsical scenes the 72-year-old has dreamed up and brought to life with the help of a willing cast of characters that frequent her backyard.
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From the Arc de Triomphe to the Louvre Museum, Paris abounds in remarkable architecture, and yet nothing quite compares to the iconic Eiffel Tower. While the world-famous monument has long been a bucket list destination for tourists, it’s undoubtedly even more precious to Parisians. And something special will soon be taking place there: From Sept.
The 2026 crop of National Toy Hall of Fame finalists has something for everyone: baby boomers who grew up with Mouse Trap, ’80s kids who collected Care Bears, and veteran and newcomer mah-jongg club members alike. Announced today by The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York, 12 contenders are vying for induction,
At the 2026 Emmys, it’s out with the old and in with the new. Well, maybe not entirely, but this has still been an exceptionally good year for debuting TV series jockeying for position on the awards circuit. Just consider two of the season’s most buzzed-about shows: Pluribus and Widow’s Bay, which are up for
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After years of delay and anticipation among fans, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art will open its doors in Los Angeles on Sept. 22. The 300,000-square-foot building — resembling a massive hovering spaceship straight out of a Star Wars movie — invites guests to journey through visual storytelling history, tracing the tradition from the prehistoric era to
