Mary Beard, a renowned classics scholar, shares intriguing insights in her book, Talking Classics. Growing up in an English village, Beard recalls her first London visit in 1960 with her mother. This visit sparked her lifelong interest in the past when a museum curator unlocked a display case to reveal a 4,000-year-old piece of bread, […]
The idea of a two-day national holiday resonates when considering the connection between Memorial Day and Independence Day. On Memorial Day, we honor those who have fallen in war. The following day, we celebrate our independence with parades, speeches, and fireworks. These occasions are intertwined, reminding us of the sacrifices that underpin the values we […]
In 1976, the song ‘Zombie’ by Fela Kuti became an emblem of resistance for Nigerian youths like Yunusa Yau, frustrated by military excesses in schools. Emerging during a decade of military rule following a coup, this song satirized the unthinking obedience of soldiers. High schoolers found in Fela’s lyrics a voice against both the military […]
In March, a TikTok account named ai.cinema021 released 20-plus episodes of an AI-generated ‘dating’ show titled ‘Fruit Love Island.’ This show included humanoid fruit characters with exaggerated sexual features. Their conversations sounded cliched yet oddly different, as if mimicking human dialogue from other TV shows. Bananito: I’m here to have fun and probably break a […]
To call Washington a “swamp” serves as both a metaphor and a literal truth. When planning the Lincoln Memorial in the early 1910s, builders confronted a significant challenge with sinking ground. Their solution led to one of Washington’s best-kept secrets, hidden for over a century until now. Revealing the Undercroft Underneath the Lincoln Memorial lies […]
The world still needs human authors to generate wild ideas. May 31, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. EDT Illustration by Michelle Kondrich/The Washington Post; iStock Here are three facts about me: I stand 6 feet 2 inches tall. My laughter is distinctive and can be described as piercing. I also do not apologize to inanimate objects. […]
Edgar Morin, a multifaceted French intellectual, passed away at 104 in Paris. Known for his work in sociology, anthropology, ecology, philosophy, and filmmaking, Morin left a lasting impression on France and beyond. His journey, shaped by experiences during the Nazi occupation of France in World War II, imbued his writings and statements with unique moral […]
“The View” co-host Joy Behar addressed her forthcoming break from the talk show, stating it should not be termed a “hiatus.” On Friday, Behar clarified she would be absent for a short period, not due to a hiatus, but for work on her upcoming play in London. During a Tuesday episode of the show’s “Behind […]
A court in Pará, northern Brazil, has mandated action to restore and preserve Fordlandia. This town, created nearly a century ago by U.S. industrialist Henry Ford, is located deep in the Amazon rainforest. The ruling involves collaboration between federal and local officials, marking a notable step in heritage protection. Fordlandia was built in 1927 by […]
Pride celebrations across the United States are experiencing a decline in corporate sponsorships, a crucial source of funding. Cities such as New York City, Salt Lake City, Louisville, St. Louis, Orlando, and Pittsburgh have reported reduced sponsorship levels compared to past years. According to Jordan Braxton, the co-president of the United States Association of Prides, […]