The travel writer Bill Aitken tells a story about the Ganga. He was walking down its banks with an Indian friend, who decided, on the spur of the moment, to take to take a ...

Metaphors are a form of comparison. While similes use “as” or “like” to make comparisons, a metaphor is when you say that something is something else.

In “The Oak and the Larch,” Sophie Pinkham examines a vast history and culture through the branches of its ancient trees.

A new platform, Moltbook, claims to host 1.4 million AI agents in a closed society. Discover why this 'hive mind' signals a ...

The "Doomsday Clock" is a metaphor for how close humanity is to self-annihilation.

The California-raised songstress enchants listeners with her colorful project, 'Across the Raccoon Strait,' available now ...

In a world rushing forward, pausing to ask the right questions of older people can open doors to forgotten rooms of memory, resilience and identity. Research on reminiscence therapy shows that ...

The head of Oklahoma public education was at the state Capitol this week, putting in his request for a $4 billion budget.

As the use of generative AI becomes increasingly common, we must beware of an algorithmic colonization of language and ...

Suzannah Herbert’s film centers on antebellum mansions and the narratives the owners want to tell about the South.

Molly Tuttle is a dedicated student of awesome musical traditions. She grew up on bluegrass, and has been rewarded with ...

As a neurosurgeon, I’ve changed brains with my hands, and I’ve learned you can change yours with your habits, attention, and daily mental practice.