Mar 19 Watch Mysteries of the Lusitania disaster resurface By PBS News Hour In 1915, a German submarine sunk the Lusitania, a British passenger ship, killing nearly 1,200 people including 123 Americans. The story of that disaster is the subject of a new book, “Dead Wake.” Jeffrey Brown talks to author Erik Larson… Continue watching
Mar 18 400 years after death, Spain thinks it’s found the remains of ‘Don Quixote’ author Cervantes By Victoria Fleischer Scientists in Madrid announced on Tuesday that, deep under ground of a 17th century convent, they found remains that they believe belong to celebrated writer Miguel de Cervantes, though they may never be able to guarantee the match. Continue reading
Mar 17 Chalkboard ninjas lock the doors and leave art behind By WOSU Dangerdust, an anonymous duo of advertising and graphic design students at the Columbus College of Art Design, create weekly chalkboard designs with an inspiring quote, skillful typography and stealth delivery. Continue reading
Mar 17 Watch 4:49 Chalkboard ninjas lock the doors and leave art behind By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Mar 16 A poet looks to his own family to understand forgiveness By artsdesk When Thomas Dooley was writing his poem "Aunt Peggy," he was preoccupied with understanding forgiveness. Continue reading
Mar 14 Nearly sold to pay off debt, Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo art on view in Detroit By Carey Reed An exhibition celebrating Mexican artists Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo is set to open in Detroit on Sunday, featuring artwork that was almost sold at auction last year to help pay off the city's crippling debt. Continue reading
Mar 13 Watch 5:21 From towers to teapots, architect Michael Graves left a colorful mark By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Mar 13 Meet three National Book Critics Circle Award winners By Victoria Fleischer At last night's National Book Critics Circle Awards, Roz Chast, Claudia Rankine and Phil Klay, among others, were honored with prizes. Watch the three winners talk about their work on the NewsHour. Continue reading
Mar 12 National Book Critics Awards to be announced tonight; see the finalists By Victoria Fleischer The winners of this year’s National Book Critics Circle awards, one of the most prestigious literary prizes in America, will be announced tonight at the New School in New York City. Continue reading
Mar 12 British fantasy author Terry Pratchett dies at age 66 By Larisa Epatko Terry Pratchett, author of more than 70 books including the popular Discworld fantasy series, has died at his home, his publisher said Thursday. Continue reading