Culture
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Primatologist Jane Goodall dies at 91
Speed Read She rose to fame following her groundbreaking field research with chimpanzees
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The last words and final moments of 40 presidents
The Explainer Some are eloquent quotes worthy of the holders of the highest office in the nation, and others... aren't
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The origins of marriage
In Depth The institution of marriage has become something of a political battlefield. How did marriage begin and why?
By Peter Weber, The Week US Last updated
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Comedians to see on tour this fall
the week recommends Laugh to keep yourself from crying
By Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US Published
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18 slang words and phrases we can thank (or blame) Gen Z for
In Depth Younger Americans have put their stamp on our language with these neologisms
By David Faris Last updated
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Television personalities who have come under fire
In Depth Jimmy Kimmel is the latest TV host to be swept up in controversy
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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8 riveting museum exhibitions on view in the fall
The Week Recommends See Winslow Homer rarities and Black art reimagined
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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10 concert tours to see this upcoming fall
The Week Recommends Concert tour season isn't over. Check out these headliners.
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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When did divorce begin?
The Explainer Couples have always split up, but the institution has undergone major changes over the years
By David Faris Last updated
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5 of the best platonic TV friendships
the week recommends Maintaining boundaries has proven tricky for all but the most committed of buddies on the small screen
By David Faris Published
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The best singers turned actors of all time
In Depth It's not often that someone is born with both of these rare skill sets
By David Faris Last updated
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Conservatism is rising. Just look at the music.
In the spotlight The radio reflects American culture
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Trump says Smithsonian too focused on slavery's ills
Speed Read The president would prefer the museum to highlight 'success,' 'brightness' and 'the future'
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Trump to host Kennedy Honors for Kiss, Stallone
Speed Read Actor Sylvester Stallone and the glam-rock band Kiss were among those named as this year's inductees
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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