Henry David Thoreau’s nonfiction classic “Walden, or A Life in the Woods” was first published on this day in history, on Aug. 9, 1854. “Walden” is about the virtues of simple living and self-sufficiency in a modern world. It was inspired by the two years and two months Thoreau spent living in a small cabin...
Over 80 farms in the United States and Canada have trimmed their hedges to honor “Peanuts” creator Charles M. Schulz and his timeless, beloved characters. Corn maze farmers have teamed up with Peanuts Worldwide to create “Peanuts”-themed attractions, as the Associated Press noted. Schulz released the first strip 75 years ago in Oct. 1950, across...
From catching an inspiring world-class theatrical performance on Broadway to enjoying a hot dog as a tourist’s rite of passage, New York offers visitors a vibrant culture with a diverse range of activities and sights to enjoy. Whether you’ve previously visited the Big Apple in person or vicariously lived through the eyes of others, you...
Sometimes, a simple scroll can turn into a miraculous discovery. That was the case for British art historian Adam Busiakiewicz, who was scrolling through X when he noticed something that stood out to him. Hanging in the corner of a room of Warwick, England’s Shire Hall was a portrait of King Henry VIII. “[Tim Cox,...
Today is Bugs Bunny’s 83rd birthday — it was on this day in history, July 27, 1940, Bugs Bunny debuted in “A Wild Hare,” a short animated film released by Warner Brothers. The cotton-tailed friend has become known in pop culture for his iconic question: “What’s up, Doc?” The basic plot of “A Wild Hare”...
The opening ceremonies for the 2024 Summer Olympics are imminent and the two-week-long event — from July 26 through Aug. 11 — plus the 11 days of the Paralympic Games afterward, are sure to bring millions of people to the City of Love. Paris is already one of the most-visited places in the world, so...
A Kansas man is sending a political message using agriculture-inspired art in a tribute to Vice President Kamala Harris. Stan Herd, creator and owner of Stan Herd Arts and a contributor with Earthworks, created a large mural in a field in Lawrence, Kansas, of Vice President Kamala Harris, who is now running for president on...
For kids, summer is filled with long days of sunshine and endless possibilities. However, it can also be a season when structure lags, and parents hear the dreaded phrase, “I’m bored!” muttered daily. One option to keep kids engaged and stimulated is through crafting. AMAZON PRIME DAY: YOUR ULTIMATE BACK-TO-SCHOOL SHOPPING DESTINATION FOR DEALS Here...
A startling image of former President Donald J. Trump surviving an assassination attempt on Saturday in Butler, Pennsylvania, has become an instant cultural sensation. Moments after a bullet struck his ear and missed a fatal headshot by mere millimeters, the former president and now 2024 GOP presidential nominee rose to his feet with blood streaked...
Hollywood glamour has been part and parcel of the film industry for decades — with the 1930s and 1940s well-known as among the most glamorous time period in the movie-making business. Ginger Rogers was an American actress and dancer who was best known for work with the legendary Fred Astaire during that time period and...
