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How Bestselling Author Ian Rankin Uses Fiction to Heal and Give Back

How Bestselling Author Ian Rankin Uses Fiction to Heal and Give Back

With more than 35 million books sold worldwide, acclaimed Scottish author Ian Rankin has spent decades captivating readers with the gritty, compelling investigations of Detective Inspector John Rebus. Yet, beyond the bestselling thriller...

The Surprising History of Pumpkins: From Ancient Staple to Autumn Icon

The Surprising History of Pumpkins: From Ancient Staple to Autumn Icon

Pumpkin spice lattes, glowing jack-o’-lanterns, and Thanksgiving pies make pumpkins the undisputed unofficial mascots of autumn. Yet, behind their seasonal charm lies a fascinating and surprisingly complex story that winds through ancien...

The Artist Capturing a Wilder Britain and the Healing Power of Nature

The Artist Capturing a Wilder Britain and the Healing Power of Nature

Saltmarsh is spreading back across the Ribble estuary on England’s north-west coast. In Cornwall, ancient oaks stand proudly within one of Britain’s temperate rainforests. Elsewhere, across the country, land is being left, managed, or re...

How New York City Students Are Transforming School Lunches

How New York City Students Are Transforming School Lunches

For many high school students, the cafeteria is a place to avoid. Leslie Gomez Rivera, a student at Midwood High School in Brooklyn, used to skip the cafeteria entirely. Facing unappealing food, a chaotic environment, and a lingering sti...