Culture

When he helps a lost stranger find her way, our essayist discovers a central tenet of giving: The giver often gains more than the receiver.

Richard Linklater’s “Nouvelle Vague” is about the making of Jean-Luc Godard’s “Breathless.” But its true subject is the exhilaration that comes from being part of an artistic escapade, writes our film critic.

Bible sales in the United States last year were up by 20% over 2023, according to Circana. This year, they’ve increased by another 14%.

The sheet-cake-shaped vessel, built in 1914, evokes a simpler, more romantic era.

“Train Dreams” is a beautiful look at a bygone era that, at the same time, has a startling immediacy. That immediacy, our critic writes, is more than a matter of careful observation. In its widest sense, the movie is asking what makes life worth living. 

In an era when the latest books trend on social media, Little Free Libraries offer a sense of serendipity, community, and connection.

Muyenga quarry is the only outdoor rock-climbing crag in Kampala. A national club is working to expand options for climbers.

In this installment of our occasional series on women of faith, one Colorado Christian explains why she remains grounded in her church community.

What happens when a crying baby reigns over a cross-country flight? The community pulls together.

The U.S. government shutdown is affecting funding for a food assistance program used by nearly 42 million Americans. With benefits set to end Nov. 1, what challenges will people face, and what are states doing to help them?