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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist
On the morning of March 18, 1990, Boston was filled with St. Patrick’s Day festivities. That was until employees appeared for work and there was no security at the door. This is the story of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum theft. The theft is considered to be the...
Strong Female Characters in Media
Are you looking to consume content that has strong female characters? In honor of Women’s History Month, here is some media you may be interested in: Movies: Black Panther The Hunger Games Ocean’s 8 Wonder Woman Alien Thelma and Louise Shows: Buffy the Vampire Slayer...
Eleanor Roosevelt
Next week we are welcoming the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum to give a two part lecture on Eleanor Roosevelt. Eleanor strived for civil and human rights. Eleanor is the longest serving First Lady due to her husband’s historic four terms. ...
Read Across America
Do you have fond memories of reading as a child? Perhaps you snuggled up with a parent as they read bedtime stories. Sat on the edge of your seat in as your teacher read the latest chapter of an exciting tale? Maybe you were the type of child who read under the covers...
Women in Engineering
Interested in becoming an Engineer? We are celebrating women and young girls in STEM focusing on Engineering. Check out the famous women working today and groundbreaking pioneers! For current statistics on Women in the Engineering work force, please go to the Society...
Ways to Practice Self-Love
In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the season of love, it’s easy to forget the most important facet of the subject: self-love. There should never be a time constraint on this necessity. It can be hard to show up for ourselves if we are not accustomed to it....
Black History Month
All February long we are celebrating Black History Month. Our team has curated a list of the best books and media to check out. Books My Sister, The Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite Swing Time by Zadie Smith House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson The Vanishing Half by...
Setsubun: A Japanese Bean-Throwing Festival
What do beans, sardines, Japanese ogres, and giant sushi rolls have in common? The fascinating Japanese holiday known as Setsubun (seh-tsu-BOON), of course! Setsubun (節分) is a traditional festival in Japan that marks the day before the beginning of Spring according to...
Where to Start with the Classics
If you're new to reading classic works of literature or looking for a new book to try out then this post is for you! I probably am the biggest reading of classic fiction and I'm hear to pass along some of my favorites to help you find your next great read. Easy...
Book to Screen in 2024
Looking for a new movie or television this year? Try out one of the new 2024 book to screen adaptations. Which one are you most excited to see. We've broken this post into what's playing in the theaters and streaming. Coming to the Big Screen in 2024 The End We...
Author Spotlight
We are kicking off our new Author Spotlight series with British author Daphne Du Maurier. The Alfred Hitchcock course will be discussing the 1940 film Rebecca on January 22. The image above is from the National Portrait Gallery in Lodon. Daphne du Maurier was...
The Films of Studio Ghibli
One of the premier animation studios, Studio Ghibli, since its founding in 1985 has changed the style of anime. Studio Ghibli projects have beeen the highest grossing films at the Japanese box office and going on to win international awards in the animation...
Holidays in Film and Television
The holiday season is in full swing and we're taking a deep dive into some of these favorite Christmas movies and Holiday tv episodes. If you haven't seen any of the following we encourage you to check them out with your families.It's a Wonderful Life (1946) How did...
Holiday Reading and Watch Guide
We're jumpstarting the holidays with our new Holiday Guide! We've curated books, movies and television episodes for the season. Please let us know in the comments what is your favorite holiday entertainment!!Holiday Books to cozy up to3 Holidays and a Wedding by Uzma...
TV and Movie Recommendations
Looking for something new to watch? Check out these movies and tv shows curated by our team!TV shows to check outBad Sisters (Apple TV) Loki (Disney plus) Lessons in Chemistry (Apple TV) Black Cake (Hulu) The Afterparty (Apple TV) Reservation Dogs (FX and Hulu)...
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