A Revolutionary War-era boat is being rebuilt after centuries buried beneath Manhattan
Researchers believe it was a gunboat built in 1775 to defend Philadelphia. They don't know all the places the boat…
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Acclaimed poet Arthur Sze on bridging Western and Chinese traditions
Arthur Sze, one of the most acclaimed poets of our time, is celebrated for exploring the natural world, the human condition and connections between cultures. A second-generation Chinese American based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Sze’s work invites readers to…
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What to know about BTS as the popular K-pop group returns from mandatory military service
BTS is expected to reunite later this year. The K-pop group routinely breaks records and are credited for bringing the…
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New jazz fellowship honors long-time musicians who often struggle financially
Unless you’re a longtime jazz aficionado, you might only know the names and music of a handful of stars and…
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A comedian's Brief But Spectacular take on dad jokes
Comedian and illustrator Mo Welch has built a career blending sharp humor with emotional honesty. Her recent special, "Dad Jokes,"…
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New biography documents life of pioneering LGBTQ rights activist Marsha P. Johnson
A new biography, "Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson," tells the story of the Black transgender pioneer’s…
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Why Fulbright board members resigned in mass last week
A week ago, 11 of the 12 members of the board overseeing the prestigious Fulbright Program, which promotes international educational…
Tom Cruise finally awarded an (honorary) Oscar
Cruise, choreographer Debbie Allen and “Do The Right Thing” production designer Wynn Thomas have all been selected to receive honorary…
Doctor who supplied ketamine to Matthew Perry will plead guilty
A doctor charged with giving Matthew Perry ketamine in the month leading up to the “Friends” star's overdose death has…
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Author Colum McCann's novel 'Twist' explores isolation in the internet age
How lost are we without our devices? Or putting it more simply, as novelist Colum McCann might: just how isolated…
