Harper — the “mother of African American journalism” — died at 85. Her legacy continues to point the way forward for the fellows whose work bears her name.

When J D Harris (1833–84) began studying medicine in 1863, there were few African American doctors whose paths he could follow. The first university-trained African American physician, James McCune ...

Historian Janiece Johnson explains why "American Primeval" falls short in helping viewers understand the Old West, including ...

The interior of Ken Sanders Rare Books is a labyrinth of literary delights. Shelves stretch from floor to ceiling, creating narrow aisles that beckon you to explore. It’s like the Room of Requirement ...

Hotbuckle Theatre Company is bringing the classic American novel, Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, to Market Theatre. Following the company's adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, the company is adding ...

Stephen King’s Danse Macabre (1981) argues that horror serves a cathartic function, allowing creators and audiences to confront fears safely, providing an emotional “workout” that helps individuals ...

Saikat Majumdar’s new book explores the rise of amateurs as a response to colonial rule, and its current form, embodied by ...

Gay actor Rupert Everett has authored anoter book, "The American No," a collection of seven stories and a screenplay that ...

The American West is ripe country for torture porn ... In short: It’s torture porn on the 19th-century high desert. But isn’t that how the West was “won”? Well, this series is no documentary — and the ...

Throughout the 19th century, New Orleans was the nation’s premiere destination for opera performances, with Italian composers like Vincenzo Bellini and Gioachino Rossini staging their American ...

Vintage Books will celebrate its 50th anniversary this month but Becky Milner, the owner of the Vancouver bookstore, said she never intended to sell books. “We kind of evolved over the years.

Smoot, who has written or edited half a dozen books largely on local history, happily agreed and decided to collaborate with the Chippewa Valley Museum, where he worked with director Carrie Ronnander ...