For several centuries, Spain was not controlled by Spaniards.
In 711, the Arabic-speaking Umayyad dynasty from North Africa—also known as the Moors—crosse... Read More
In 2023, the Writers Guild for America (WGA) and the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) put Hollywood on hol... Read More
Mary Oliver’s poem “The World I Live In” clocks in at only two stanzas:
“I have refused to live
locked in the orderly house of
reasons and proofs.
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How much of our lives do we have control over? How much of our lives are left up to fate? Can the two coexist? These questions have left humanity puzzled, an... Read More
In Indian philosophical/theological thought, every element of existence is attributed to some form of spiritual significance. For example, food is categorize... Read More
There’s something undeniably special about stories that are easy to digest yet still so emotionally powerful. I’ll be the first to advocate for the legitimac... Read More
It’s ironic: Half of the reason why I learn languages is to read in them, yet often, trying to do so is what discourages me from progressing.
It’s like cl... Read More
If I had to narrow down Li-Young Lee’s poetry to a simple description, I would say it is discerning. This quality of Lee’s poetry is especially present in hi... Read More
Spoilers ahead!
If you’ve seen La La Land, you know there’s some controversy about how it ends. Mia and Sebastian, who had dreams of building a life toget... Read More
In Western music, percussion instruments often lay the foundation of a composition, keeping time and providing a structural base for melodies to flourish. Th... Read More
Spoiler Free Review.
As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, it’s the perfect time to curl up with a dark, twisted read. Today’s pick? A... Read More
Spoilers ahead for the shows 9-1-1 and Supernatural.
What does a show about firefighters have in common with a show about hunting monsters and fighting Go... Read More
