The etymology of Halloween: How centuries of culture, language, and lore shaped the way we talk about 'Fright Night'

The word Halloween seems like a good place to start. The Christian holiday All Saints' Day has been celebrated on Nov. 1 for ...
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Ditto’s End: The Addis Cartography of a Cracked Egg

Listen, that whole chaotic mood swing—last week, or the one before, who even knows—was extreme. A tight Friday wrap that pulled a cosmic all-nighter, spilling ...
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‘Skillcations' gain traction as tourists seek learning over leisure

Travelers looking for more than a tan are embracing “skillcations,” trips that blend discovery with self-improvement. With ...

Fresno Unified created a program to preserve Hmong language. Here’s how it’s working

Fresno Unified did something few U.S. school districts have done before: create its own Hmong dual-language immersion program.

8 Latin American Classics That Defined a Generation of Storytelling

Something extraordinary happened in Latin America during the 20th century. Writers from Colombia, Argentina, Chile, and ...