Grammarians love to grumble about texting and social media, convinced that every “u” instead of “you,” every “tho” or “luv,” is another nail in the coffin of the English language. Some say that ...

Of Poets and PestsThe story goes that Virgil had a pet housefly, and when the insect died, Virgil spent 800,000 sesterces—nearly all of his net worth—for an extravagant funeral. Celebrities swarmed ...

Our contemporary debates about cybersecurity, surveillance and the law are steeped in 21st century technology, but the problem of interception is not new.  Surveillance and information warfare played ...

Variety published a report about the global box office numbers of Sinners and Minecraft. The report, shared on X, was ...

This plain suit would have created a stark contrast between Franklin and those in the elaborate dress typical of the opulent French Court, and Franklin crafted his appearance knowing that it was a ...

In a recent phone call, he was eager to discuss the Hebrew translation of one of his popular books, “Courtroom Dramas on the Stage Volume I,” which is now available in Hebrew at Steimatzky bookstores ...

The Hollywood trade reported that "profitability remains a ways away" for the Ryan Coogler horror hit – despite historic ...

Philadelphia is the largest city in Pennsylvania. It has deep roots in US history. It’s where the most prominent early ...

This coming Saturday is Independent Bookstore Day. Should you need some reasons to participate, we have a shelf full of ...

Memorandum across the centuries to the Honorable Benjamin Franklin, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: After the U.S. Constitution  was drafted, you were asked what type ...

First Steps' new trailer reveals that Sue Storm is pregnant, and her child could return in Avengers: Doomsday with a dark ...

Washington loves a leaker. An “unidentified source” who’s willing to spill the beans and dish on his boss or colleagues.