2017-12-10 Famed American Architect’s Desert Home Brings Crowds
Every year as southern Arizona cooled, architect Frank Lloyd Wright and his students would travel there to escape the cold…
2017-12-09 Two New Museums Tell Mississippi’s Story
The southern U.S. state of Mississippi turns 200 years old on Sunday. The day before, the state will open two…
2017-12-09 Christmas Attractions Across America
Cities all across the United States are dressing up for the Christmas season with trees, lights and holiday magic. Today,…
2017-12-04 Hollywood Is Finally Getting Its Own Film Museum
More than 90 years have passed since Hollywood’s official film organization first proposed plans to build its own museum. Those…
2017-10-07 Remembering Rock Music Star Tom Petty
Americans are remembering rock musician Tom Petty. Petty died on Monday after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home in…
2017-11-09 Immigrants in Ohio Create a Lively Food Culture
There are plenty of ways to see a city. Visits to historic homes, famous statues, and even ghost tours under…
2017-11-04 The Harvey Weinstein Effect
The downfall of movie producer Harvey Weinstein has been quick and decisive. The increasing spread of the so-called “Harvey Effect”…
2017-10-21 Owner of New York Eatery Works for Egyptian TV
Hatem El-Gamasy owns Lotus Deli, a small business in Queens, New York. His store sells sandwiches, coffee, beer, cigarettes and…
2017-10-14 Paw Paws, a Forgotten American Fruit, Become Popular Again
Have you ever heard of a paw paw? If not, do not feel bad. Most Americans do not know of…
2017-09-23 Emma Stone Used Dance to Prepare for Role as Billie Jean King
American actress Emma Stone admits she has never played tennis. So to play the role of tennis champion Billie Jean…
2017-10-14 New Movie Tells of the Man Who Created Wonder Woman
A new film tells the life story of the man who created the Wonder Woman comic book character. Angela Robinson…
2017-10-05 More International Players Joining American Basketball Teams
Before last season, the National Basketball Association (or NBA) announced it had more international players than ever before. And that…
2017-09-30 Indian Holiday Diwali Lights Up America, Too
More and more people in America are celebrating the Indian holiday Diwali. Diwali is Hindi for “row of lights.” It…
2017-09-27 Image of Clowns Changing Over the Years
Clowns are almost everywhere these days in popular culture. They can be seen in movies, on television shows, at musical…
2017-09-29 Hugh Hefner, Founder of Playboy Magazine, Dead at 91
Playboy magazine founder Hugh Hefner has died. He was 91 years old. Hefner died of natural causes at his home…