Disneyland Paris’ Sleeping Beauty Castle may be a gateway into a magical fantasy world, but it has very real origins. A medieval book that hasn’t been viewed in over 40 years is set to go on display this summer, and it provides a rare in-person glimpse at some of the images that partially inspired “le […]
This article was written by Joshua F.J. Inwood, a professor of geography and senior research associate at Penn State, and Derek H. Alderman, a chancellor’s professor of geography at the University of Tennessee, for The Conversation — a nonprofit news organization dedicated to sharing the knowledge of researchers and scientists, under a Creative Commons license. […]
This article was written by Mary E. Dozier, an assistant professor of psychology at Mississippi State University, for The Conversation — a nonprofit news organization dedicated to sharing the knowledge of researchers and scientists, under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here. I recently helped my mom sort through boxes she inherited when […]
In January 2020, HGTV announced that it was launching a new show, Home Town Takeover, that would take on a large-scale renovation and revitalization of a small town in the United States. Show hosts Ben and Erin Napier — an already established design duo with their own HGTV credentials — would be the leads on […]
A trip to Seattle, Washington, might take you past several interesting, above-ground attractions, like the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, and the Seattle Great Wheel. But what if we told you there was a place to visit that actually takes you under the city’s streets and sidewalks while transporting you back in time? Just minutes […]
This article was written by Matthew Robert Bennett and Sally Christine Reynolds, professors at Bournemouth University, for The Conversation — a nonprofit news organization dedicated to sharing the knowledge of researchers and scientists, under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here. If you’re a parent, you’ve probably tried, at some point, to navigate […]
If you thought driving in Los Angeles was inefficient, this route between two European cities takes the cake: As the crow flies, the Danish town of Rødbyhavn is only about 13 miles away from the German village of Puttgarden — but actually driving from one to the other would set you back five and a […]
We know the feeling of wanting to bring your pet everywhere with you — even on vacation. If you’re a U.S. citizen, that process can be tedious and stressful, though, as it often involves meeting different requirements for each country you go to. But for our four-legged friends across the pond, there’s a certain travel […]
Today the sun set on one of the most inspiring weeks of the year: TED2025. The event, which took place April 7-11 in Vancouver, Canada, featured dozens of thought-provoking TED Talks, spotlighting innovative scientists, storytellers, global leaders, and more — all centered on this year’s theme, “Humanity Reimagined.” The throughline for the week was “AI […]
Take it from Tony Bennett: The loveliness of Paris and the glory of Rome just don’t compare when you’ve left your heart in San Francisco. And as today is the 175th anniversary of the City by the Bay being incorporated, we’d like to invite you on a stroll through its history — which goes quite a […]
After nearly five years at the helm of the Orange County Museum of Art in Southern California, CEO and Director Heidi Zuckerman announced she’ll depart the institution this December. A longtime advocate for access to art as a basic human right, Zuckerman will focus on expanding that accessibility through her experience-based media platform, HZ Inc. […]
May is both Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Jewish American Heritage Month. Two entirely separate commemorations for two entirely separate communities, right? Think again. Not only do Asian American Jews exist, but we come from a variety of places and come to Judaism in a range of ways.