Streaming giant Netflix flexes its podcasting muscles
In a world seemingly dominated by video, podcast titles have also doubled since April 2020, when Apple announced the one-millionth entry in its podcast directory…
How racially-charged sports team names marginalize your neighbours
The MLB team has finally seen the light, adopting a new name and projecting an inclusive image…
In praise of talented storytellers Forsyth, Follett
If you’re partial to thrillers but aren’t familiar with either man, find a copy of The Day of the Jackal or Eye of the Needle and enjoy a riveting read…
Artifacts from composer’s life included in international registry
Designation signifies late U of A professor’s importance to the Canadian cultural landscape as a renowned classical music composer…
Harry will receive a princely sum for a book about nothing
A profile of someone who has been in the public eye most of his life but achieved little of note isn’t a worthwhile subject…
Assembly Required has that old Home Improvement magic
The Home Improvement stars returned to TV last year with a reality series, Assembly Required, where they showed they remain a dynamic comedic duo…
ConnecTour Chronicles: An artistic treasure trove in a former biker bar
By the door is an original painting by renowned Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau, one of dozens of pieces in Wilking’s collection…
Uncovering the myths and celebrating the reality of André the Giant
Bertrand Hébert and Pat Laprade’s book, The Eighth Wonder of the World: The True Story of André the Giant, helped unlock this Giant mystery…
What we get wrong about the Islamic empire and crusader armies
Author Steve Tibble’s message is that much of the crusader narrative is simplistic caricature. But it can’t erase facts…
How to increase your reading speed
Speed reading is really just a collection of good habits, intention and concentration. Anyone can dramatically improve the rate at which they read…