A Midwestern farm woman who published her first novel at age 65, Laura Ingalls Wilder transformed her frontier childhood into the best-selling “Little House” series. Wilder’s stories emphasized real life and celebrated stoicism and hard work. They continue to entertain and resonate with millions of ...
In 1911, the owner of a small publication called "Missouri Ruralist" read one of Laura Ingalls Wilder's papers. Impressed, he invited her to submit articles to be considered for publication. Soon enough, Wilder became a regular contributor and columnist for the publication – a job ...
A Midwestern farm woman who published her first novel at age 65, Laura Ingalls Wilder transformed her frontier childhood into the best-selling “Little House” series. Wilder’s stories emphasized real life and celebrated stoicism and hard work. They continue to entertain and resonate with millions of ...
By Liz Fields Street artist. Prolific AIDS activist. Sexual art pioneer. Keith Haring was all of these things and so much more. In his 31 short years in this world, Haring saw more and achieved more than many. And his legacy — a collection of ...
The American conductor Michael Tilson Thomas has been the recipient and giver of great advice throughout his life, applicable not only to musicians but to anyone working towards or lucky enough to already be living their dream. "...you're going to have to live your ...
No canvas? No problem! Keith Haring intended for his artwork to be seen by as many people as possible. Disillusioned by the elitist and exclusionary New York City art gallery scene of the 1980s, Haring preferred alternative methods to display his work. His life’s mission ...
Walter Winchell was a syndicated columnist, radio news commentator and television host who pioneered the fast-paced, gossip driven, politically charged media culture that dominates today. At the height of his career, Winchell had a combined print and radio audience of 50 million and the power ...
Walter Winchell was a syndicated columnist, radio news commentator and television host who pioneered the fast-paced, gossip driven, politically charged media culture that dominates today. At the height of his career, Winchell had a combined print and radio audience of 50 million and the ...
Between 1980 and 1990, Keith Haring established himself as an art world celebrity and pop culture icon with a distinctive and instantly recognizable style that came to define the decade. "Art is for everyone," he said, and matched his critical and commercial success with a ...
In 1932, a child was kidnapped and murdered. It was the son of Charles Lindbergh, an American hero for being the first man to fly solo across the Atlantic. The resulting trial became one of the biggest stories of the century and Walter Winchell showed ...