From 'Wizard of Oz' to Tolstoy and Dostoevsky, Bruce Springsteen's taste in literature and non-fiction has shaped his work.

When you travel, do you prioritize capital cities on your European itinerary, or are you entranced by the character of small towns with a slower pace and sleepier streets? Even if you find yourself ...

Millennials have seen a lot of changes throughout their lifetimes, some more noticeable than others. Changes like security and tech after the 9/11 attacks were jarring enough to be unforgettable, but ...

Some parents from ‘90s comedies will immediately stand out. They may have had prominent roles in their teenagers’ lives, or they may have just been so wacky that they became fan-favorites. Then there ...

As summer's final month settles in, most warm-weather fantasies—from daily beach trips to endless afternoon naps—fade faster than our tan lines from June. Whether you’re crossing off yet another ...

In his dialogues Critias and Timaeus, Plato explains that Poseidon settled on his allotted island, just as the other gods did with theirs, and immediately fell in love with a local woman named Cleito.

Over the years, Charles Manson and the web of horror he created have evolved to become fixtures of popular culture. Manson, his cult, and their bloody actions have inspired everything from films like ...

During the Industrial Revolution, as labor moved from farms to factories, people relied on other people to wake them up. In England, these were called knocker-uppers, and as their name suggests, they ...

American and British English have a long list of differences, but perhaps nowhere is that more obvious than in the debate over which sport should be known as “f ...

Life was vastly different during the Tudor period, though you might be surprised to learn how similar some of their household items were to what we use today.

Cowboy culture is so much more than a Stetson, a Marty Robbins playlist, and a loud "yeehaw," though all essentials for a trip out West. When you think of a "cowboy," what comes to mind? Many envision ...

For most of the 2010s, only four U.S. states had more deaths than births. Today, that number has jumped to 17. Is your state on the list?