The New Republic

Where Does the South Begin?

More than a decade ago, on the first day of a college seminar titled “The American South,” Glenda Gilmore—one of the deans of Southern history—challenged my classmates and me to define the borders ...
The Atlantic

Eight Books That Explain the South

For more than a century, readers have been fascinated by the American South, a place where the dialects remain distinct, raconteurs abound (I’ve never met a southerner who can’t tell at least one ...
Business Insider

15 stereotypes about the South that just aren't true

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. While living in New York, every time I opened my mouth, I would get the dreaded, "Where are you from?" ...
The Conversation

Are people at the South Pole upside down?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com. Are people on the South Pole walking upside ...
WBUR

'Baking in the American South' shares the food and history of the region

The cover of "Baking in the American South" by Anne Byrne. (Courtesy of Rinne Allen) Every now and then you find a new book that’s hard to put down. But perhaps that's less expected when it's a ...
Time

The World’s Newest Nation Is Unraveling

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Forbes

Will There Be A ‘South Park’ Season 29? Here’s The Good News

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Hollywood and entertainment. South Park wrapped up its 2025 campaign on Wednesday night with the finale episode of ...

South Korea's Unification Church Leader Hak Ja Han Sentenced to 2 Years for Corruption

Unification Church leader Hak Ja Han, on the wheelchair, arrives for the sentencing hearing on allegations of bribery and ...