In early November of 1922, Howard Carter, made one of the most famous discoveries in archaeological history, that of the tomb of the boy king,…
That’s the opening from The Magic Lion, an animated film by Charles Githinji, from the National Film Board of Canada, which has a long tradition of producing some of the most original animated movies in recent times.
In the movie, Troy, we are repeatedly informed of ancient Greece’s obsession with winning glory through victory in war. In the Olympics to be held…
I have always felt lucky to remember the first moon landing. At the time, I was only three and a half. I suppose that if…
That’s Savina Yannatou with the Greek lullaby, “Nanourisma,” from Ellipsis Arts’ beautiful Mediterranean Lullaby CD.
In the second half of the 19th century, the prevailing view of the ideal Victorian child was someone who could enjoy a life of carefree…
In the mid 19th century, the western frontier drew many adventure seekers, some of them quite young teenagers. Nat Love was born in a Tennessee…
If you thought saints couldn’t be funny, think again, for here comes Nasrudin, the witty and wise visionary holy man from Sufi culture, a branch…
Remember the fresh, waxy smell mingled with back-to-school excitement and the urge to pick our your favorite color and begin a picture. That smell of…
The other good reason to be in Chicago with your children over the next two weeks is the city’s Children’s Humanities Festival, which begins this…