The Birth of a Nation—1915's blockbuster hit and the most popular movie of its day—was released 100 years ago this month.

The real-estate game Monopoly turns 80 in 2015

55 years after the publication of her first, only, and very successful debut novel reclusive American author Harper Lee ...

Does the movie industry owe it to the public to get the facts right in historical movies?

Linguists observe that young women's language patterns invite negative reactions, comments, and suggestions to change.

A linguistics column that will uncover curious stories of language use from all around the world--written by a linguist.

Every subculture has its in-jokes. Classical musicians are no exception, and the punchline usually involves a viola.

In 2014, attendance at the movies hit its lowest level in two decades.

2015 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Orson Welles.

An exhibit of Francisco Goya's paintings and prints at Boston's Museum of Fine Arts showcases an amazing talent and a personality who lived through extraordinary and frequently horrifying times.