Science-fiction, fantasy, horror and other forms of speculative fiction are breathing new life into African writing.

The surrender painting was tangible and factual — a depiction of the armed forces’ finest hour. The replacement painting is steeped in religiosity, mythology, and a feudal past.

A short film about the ancient goddess Athena is being produced in Albuquerque this month. “Athena,” is a chilling tale of ...

Short stories contain whole worlds in just a few pages. And because they don't take long to read, they're a great opportunity to try something new. Check these out for free at your local library and ...

A retelling of the ancient Irish myth of King Lir, his four children and his powerful wife Aoife. Many years ago in ancient Ireland, lived a King and ruler of the sea called Lir. He had a ...

While it's true that inhaling certain scents can momentarily boost your mood or foster relaxation, the clinical evidence falls short of supporting essential oils as a standalone treatment for ...

There’s a dichotomy when it comes to life. It’s the longest thing we experience, yet it goes by so quickly and feels so short. It’s easy to assume that we’ll have tomorrow, next week and ...

The effects of loneliness, however, may be damaging to older adults, according to a study of people ages 70 to 90 that she led this year. “We found that even short-term feelings of loneliness can ...

Many people swear by white noise as the magic key to deep, dreamy sleep. This idea has become so popular that sales of white noise machines and apps have skyrocketed. But, it's important to take a ...

As a result, investors may think it’s time to go further out on the yield curve and extend their durations, possibly abandoning short-term bonds in favor of longer-term fare. Morningstar’s ...