literature

Behind The Pages Of “Out of Africa” And Karen Blixen’s Life In Kenya

As an author, Karen Blixen was considered several times for the Nobel Prize in literature.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Apr 24, 2018

Behind The Pages Of “Out of Africa” And Karen Blixen’s Life In Kenya

As an author, Karen Blixen was considered several times for the Nobel Prize in literature.

By Aimee Lamoureux • April 24, 2018

Meet Kathryn Harrison — The Woman Who Literally Wrote The Book On Incest

Kathryn Harrison's books detail a tumultuous incestuous relationship with her father that lasted for four long years.

By Katie Serena • Apr 10, 2018

Meet Kathryn Harrison — The Woman Who Literally Wrote The Book On Incest

Kathryn Harrison's books detail a tumultuous incestuous relationship with her father that lasted for four long years.

By Katie Serena • April 10, 2018

Meet The Killer Surgeon Who Inspired Hannibal Lecter’s Character

Alfredo Balli Trevino was a well spoken, inquisitive, sleek, psychologically complicated surgeon convicted of a brutal murder. Remind you of anyone?

By Kara Goldfarb • Mar 20, 2018

Meet The Killer Surgeon Who Inspired Hannibal Lecter’s Character

Alfredo Balli Trevino was a well spoken, inquisitive, sleek, psychologically complicated surgeon convicted of a brutal murder. Remind you of anyone?

By Kara Goldfarb • March 20, 2018

Otto Rahn And The Nazi Crusade For The Holy Grail

Otto Rahn was an openly gay and liberal-leaning historian in search of the Holy Grail. Unfortunately, Heinrich Himmler, head of the SS, was a big fan of his work.

By Andrew Milne • Mar 7, 2018

Otto Rahn And The Nazi Crusade For The Holy Grail

Otto Rahn was an openly gay and liberal-leaning historian in search of the Holy Grail. Unfortunately, Heinrich Himmler, head of the SS, was a big fan of his work.

By Andrew Milne • March 7, 2018

Annie Besant Published A Book On Birth Control — So They Arrested Her

Annie Besant started out married to a clergyman, but became an anti-religious activist. Her arrest for publishing a book that dealt with birth control only catapulted her fame.

By Kara Goldfarb • Mar 2, 2018

Annie Besant Published A Book On Birth Control — So They Arrested Her

Annie Besant started out married to a clergyman, but became an anti-religious activist. Her arrest for publishing a book that dealt with birth control only catapulted her fame.

By Kara Goldfarb • March 2, 2018

How John Callahan Turned His Paralysis Into Politically Incorrect Art

After John Callahan was paralyzed following a drunken car crash, he learned to draw cartoons with both hands, went to rehab, and had is politically incorrect cartoons published in dozens of magazines and newspapers.

By Kara Goldfarb • Feb 22, 2018

How John Callahan Turned His Paralysis Into Politically Incorrect Art

After John Callahan was paralyzed following a drunken car crash, he learned to draw cartoons with both hands, went to rehab, and had is politically incorrect cartoons published in dozens of magazines and newspapers.

By Kara Goldfarb • February 22, 2018

The Incredible Life Of Alexander Selkirk, The Real Robinson Crusoe

Alexander Selkirk was a Scottish sailor and Royal Navy officer who many people believe to be the real-life inspiration for the novel by Daniel Defoe.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Feb 9, 2018

The Incredible Life Of Alexander Selkirk, The Real Robinson Crusoe

Alexander Selkirk was a Scottish sailor and Royal Navy officer who many people believe to be the real-life inspiration for the novel by Daniel Defoe.

By Aimee Lamoureux • February 9, 2018

Valerie Solanas — The Radical Feminist Who Shot Andy Warhol

Shortly after publishing her manifesto, titled "Society for Cutting Up Men," Valerie Solanas' feminism spiraled out of control, and she attempted to assassinate famed artist Andy Warhol.

By Kara Goldfarb • Feb 8, 2018

Valerie Solanas — The Radical Feminist Who Shot Andy Warhol

Shortly after publishing her manifesto, titled "Society for Cutting Up Men," Valerie Solanas' feminism spiraled out of control, and she attempted to assassinate famed artist Andy Warhol.

By Kara Goldfarb • February 8, 2018

Fart Proudly: Ben Franklin Loved Farting So Much He Wrote An Essay About It

In addition to being a founding father and noted inventor, Ben Franklin once sent a letter now entitled "Fart Proudly" to the Royal Academy of Brussels.

By Wyatt Redd • Dec 8, 2017

Fart Proudly: Ben Franklin Loved Farting So Much He Wrote An Essay About It

In addition to being a founding father and noted inventor, Ben Franklin once sent a letter now entitled "Fart Proudly" to the Royal Academy of Brussels.

By Wyatt Redd • December 8, 2017

Dark Disney: The Real And Horrifying Stories Behind The Classics

From Cinderella to the Little Mermaid, the origins behind your favorite secretly dark Disney movies are more shocking and violent than you could imagine.

By John Kuroski • Nov 27, 2017

Dark Disney: The Real And Horrifying Stories Behind The Classics

From Cinderella to the Little Mermaid, the origins behind your favorite secretly dark Disney movies are more shocking and violent than you could imagine.

By John Kuroski • November 27, 2017