"One Hand Clapping" draws from neuroscience, evolution, philosophy and a rich tapestry of cultural references to examine how ...

In many ways, Ken Burns is the Van Halen of historical documentary directors. Before you jump, hear me out. Watching the acclaimed filmmaker’s upcoming The American Revolution with some apprehension, ...

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The American Revolution was one of the most radical acts in human history, casting aside centuries of monarchical despotism ...

In his latest project, Ken Burns turns his lens to the American Revolution — an event he has called the most significant since the birth of Christ.

A new historical documentary, "Bucky!", follows Wisconsin's beloved mascot from his debut in 1949 to his current status as a ...

Folger Theatre Announces the Plays and Playwrights for the Fourth Annual Reading Room Festival This year's staged readings expand into more genres, including plays with music and theater for young ...

His collaboration with biophysicist Francis Crick on the molecular key to all living organisms would make him one of the most influential figures in modern science.

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On an expedition in the Awash Valley in Ethiopia, two anthropologists uncovered the bones of a 3.2 million-year-old human ...

A new study proposes that scavenging was a central, enduring force in human evolution, reshaping how we understand the origins of our survival strategies.