Listening to music, especially live music, can be a religious experience. These days, most of us say that figuratively, but for medieval monks, it was the literal truth. Every aspect …
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Women, Seated by Zhang Yueran Riverhead Books hide caption toggle caption Riverhead Books A nanny for a wealthy family plots to kidnap the child in her care. Unfortunately, her plans …
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new video loaded: Hiker Topples Cairns Along Historic English Hiking Trail transcript Back transcript Hiker Topples Cairns Along Historic English Hiking Trail Stuart Cox, a British hiker, is on a …
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With anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth approaching in December, her fans are donning gowns and tailcoats at costume balls across Britain.
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A strong sense of place can deeply influence a story, and in some cases, the setting can even feel like a character itself. This week’s literary geography quiz highlights the …
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When we speak English, we might say we’re speaking the language of Samuel Johnson, the man who wrote its first dictionary. Or we could say we’re speaking the language of …