A three-century standoff between the Catholic Church and Antonio Vivaldi has ended. Vivaldi’s opera “Il Farnace” finally had its premiere in Ferrara, after an initial ban in the 1730s. Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” is the most famous work of the Baroque era. […]
During the pandemic, many people have been struggling while grieving for lost loved ones. Due to various lockdown and quarantine measures, funerals have become difficult to arrange, complicating the grief process. Grief counselors have a new diagnosis. […]
December 6 is the final day of Hanukkah in 2021. The eight-day “festival of lights” may be the best-known Jewish holiday to Gentiles, but it’s far from the only one. Yom Kippur, on the other hand, is the holiest day of the Jewish year. […]
“Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday” have permeated the public lexicon. Both terms describe post-Thanksgiving sales at various retailers, often accompanied by rushing for limited inventory and a bit of chaos. What differentiates jargon from slang? […]
A new documentary about The Beatles streams on Disney+ November 25. Produced by Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson, it casts new light on the legendary band’s final days. The Let It Be sessions were famously turbulent. […]
An 89-year-old retiree has fulfilled his dream of becoming a physicist. Manfred Steiner of Rhode Island earned his Ph.D. in physics after defending his dissertation at Brown University in Providence. Physics governs nearly everything we do. […]
The most impactful word in the English language this year is “vax”—no surprise there. “Vax,” a shortening of “vaccination,” has been named the Word of the Year by the publishers of the Oxford English Dictionary. It comes from “clipping” a word. […]
Ian Fleming’s James Bond is an iconic character with style and sophistication. Born of nostalgia and style, 25 films have starred the savvy British spy. Daniel Craig’s fifth and final Bond film releases Friday. […]
Connecting with friends on social media may make us feel more disconnected than ever. Feelings of loneliness and jealousy often come with Facebook and Twitter use. Facebook may have hidden findings on this. […]
Contrary to popular belief, emotional health stabilizes and even improves with age. Individuals at age 65 report the lowest rates of depression and greater life satisfaction than for any other age group. Online, elderly “grandfluencers” are proving it. […]
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