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In a WordConsonants that went to wrack and ruinWrite, wrong, wrist, wrath – these are among the oldest words in English. But they’re very different than they were in Anglo-Saxon English.
Playwrights envision a post-pandemic future guided by hopeAs part of a new audio series, a Boston theater has commissioned works from playwrights with an eye to a post-pandemic future that includes hope.
Heeding her invitation, six decades laterA son unpacks a long-ago memory of a walk with his mother and finally appreciates the delight she intended.
In a WordA vote for the word ‘suffragist,’ not ‘suffragette’Most women who campaigned for the right to vote preferred the gender-neutral term, “suffragist.” So why does the diminutive “suffragette” persist?
Bringing light to the news, for those who can’t hear it (video)All journalists strive to earn trust. Meet one who has become a “guiding light” for America's deaf communities, providing fully accessible news in a visual language.
Pandemic pen pals: How Colombian libraries lift spiritsLibraries in Medellín, Colombia, help overcome pandemic-induced isolation with “Love in the Time of Coronavirus,” an anonymous letter-writing program.
‘Our voice matters’: Promoting female composers in classical musicGrammy-nominated composer Clarice Assad champions the voices of female and minority artists and encourages new ways of thinking about music.
First LookOlivia de Havilland: Oscar winner and Hollywood activistOlivia de Havilland, beloved to millions as Melanie Wilkes of “Gone With the Wind,” but also an activist who challenged Hollywood’s contract system, died Sunday.
First LookRegis Philbin: TV's charming, self-deprecating, and durable hostRegis Philbin, the genial host who shared his life with television viewers for decades, passed on Friday. 'Is that your final answer' became a trademark.
First LookStudios postpone 2020 blockbusters. Time to innovate?Hollywood is delaying the release of big titles, including “Tenet" and “A Quiet Place Part II,” even as theaters buckle under four months of nearly zero revenue. Theater owners say studios need creative approaches to releasing new movies.
How George Floyd and #BlackLivesMatter sparked a street art revivalAs #BlackLivesMatter protests have rocked the country, street art has become a striking part of the protest – and healing – process.
In a WordAre horses ‘rearing to go’ or ‘raring to go’?I’m raring to go. Or am I rearing to go instead? Which one is correct? This is a nerve-racking question, or perhaps a nerve-wracking one.
How a childhood dream came trueSo many horse books I’d read had that dramatic night ride scene in them. Then one day, I got to live the fantasy.
Home theater: Films bring Paris to your living roomWith wanderlust on pause, movies offer a way to travel to far-off locales. Begin your journey with these films set in Paris.
‘Break the silence’: In Tunisia, rappers keep revolution aliveTunisian rappers have moved on from toppling a dictator to exploring how music empowers the marginalized. Rap has become the language of the people.
When the world stood still, they found freedom on roller skatesRoller-skating, whose popularity has ebbed and flowed, is trending again, thanks to young people and a history that connects it to Black culture.
In a WordStars and canines collide in ‘dog days’We’re in the dog days of summer, at least where I live – over 90 degrees and humid. According to ancient Greeks, it's thanks to Sirius, the Dog Star.
How I’ve spent my extra timeI’d always wanted to watch bushtits build their astonishing nests. Now I had a front-row seat, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic.
‘I can’t keep this up much longer’: Parents struggle with pandemic strainAfter months of trying to do it all, many parents are considering other child care options, tapping into networks, and asking for flexibility at work.
Home theater: With games on hold, it’s sports films for the win (video)The Monitor’s film critic shares his top picks for movies and documentaries that capture the drama and pulse racing that accompany sporting events.
