Human daily life evolved slowly for centuries, but now it shifts rapidly and our survival depends on maintaining balance.

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Its founder, Confucius, or K'ung-tze, or K'ung-Qiu, was born in 551 B.C., in what was then the feudal state of Lu, now included in the modern province of Shandong. Confucius was only three when ...

We’ve uncovered seven chilling ghost stories and paranormal tales straight from the Middle Ages. These aren’t modern ...

A new play by MacArthur “genius grant” recipient Taylor Mac invites questions about the moral value of philanthropy in a ...

Americans spend an average of $33,000 on their big day, which amounts to between 25% and 50% of their annual household income ...

A new play by MacArthur “genius grant” recipient Taylor Mac invites questions about the moral value of philanthropy in a ...

Michael Gordon’s site-specific “The Forest of Metal Objects” surrounds precious art and architecture with the music of chains ...

THE LOUISIANA SEAFOOD COOK-OFF comes to Slidell on Friday. At 6:30 p.m., a dozen chefs from across the state will compete at ...