Arts

It's been more than 200 years since her birth and we're still learning new things about this famous novelist.

By Kathryn Whitbourne

Pressures to seem macho can leave men off the dance floor — but it depends on the culture.

By Alia Hoyt

Although this writer and poet wrote seven volumes of autobiography, there are still some things you may be surprised to learn.

By Kathryn Whitbourne

"One can consider how we might live a kintsugi life, or 'rebirth' finding value in the cracks ... bringing to light the scars that have come from life experiences."

By Alia Hoyt

From Margaret Wise Brown to Beatrix Potter, some children's authors have reputations for disliking kids. Are the rumors true?

By Kate Kershner

The superhero's creator imbued her with themes of truth-telling, a powerful matriarchy and even bondage, all pulled from his own unconventional life.

By Christian Sager

Chuck Wendig is the author of the Star Wars: Aftermath series. Learn more about Chuck Wendig and his tips on writing in this video from HowStuffWorks.

Comics can do things other mediums can't. Learn more about comics and what makes them unique in this video from HowStuffWorks.

Is one of the world's greatest works of Renaissance art a roadmap to the human reproductive system?

By Chris Opfer

Stephen King, the Master of Horror, is a prolific writer who has sold more than 350 million books worldwide, seen most of his works turned into movies and television programs, and won many prestigious awards, such as the O. Henry short story prize and the National Medal of Arts for his contributions to literature. But […] The post 10 Things You Might Not Know About Stephen King appeared first on Goliath.

By Jack Sackman

The wizarding novels promote tolerance and oppose authoritarianism. What does that mean for how Potter fans view the Republican presidential candidate?

By Christopher Hassiotis

Looking to turn your fear into power and walk across hot coals? The BrainStuff crew fills you in on the fiery science behind the feat.

By Christian Sager

With more superhero movies and TV shows coming out than ever before, it’s easy to forget the profusion of superheroes who have yet to make live-action appearances. The DC Universe is positively bristling with superpowered heroes, and while any superpower is probably better than none, it’s hard to deny that some are simply better than […] The post 18 DC Superheroes Who Are Insanely Overpowered appeared first on Goliath.

By Wes Walcott

Does any superhero have a more impressive gallery of villains than Batman? We don’t think so. There are enough great Batman villains to keep the cells in Arkham Asylum full and fans riveted. From classic supervillains to newer evildoers, male and female nemesis, the Batman universe is largely defined by the bad people who terrorize […] The post The 11 Greatest Batman Villains appeared first on Goliath.

By Jack Sackman

Black Panther has been an icon of the comic book hero scene since 1966, and now the character is being reimagined by author Ta-Nehisi Coates and Artist Brian Stelfreeze.

When the world's finest superheroes quarrel, it affects us all. What's caused the Caped Crusader and the Big Blue Boy Scout to face off in the past?

By Christian Sager

Though there’s no shortage of masked crime fighters in the Marvel universe that manage to barely make a living when they’re out of costume (we’re looking at you Spider-Man) there are also an equal number of superheroes who not only get by, but have billions to spare. We imagine when these guys aren’t taking out […] The post The 20 Richest Marvel Superheroes appeared first on Goliath.

By Wes Walcott

HowStuffWorks Now talks to the artists behind the wildly popular books and wonders if the future could hold an "Anarchist Coloring Book."

By Christian Sager

With the popularity of films like The Avengers and X-Men gaining further recognition for Marvel heroes, characters that were previously unknown to the mainstream have quickly become household names. And while some of Marvel’s most powerful superheroes have already made appearances in the Cinematic Universe, there are many other heavy hitters that have yet to […] The post Marvel Superheroes Who Are Just Insanely Overpowered appeared first on Goliath.

By Wes Walcott

All 11 of the circus's touring elephants are headed for a Florida retirement in May.

By Julia Layton

The circus can provide great fun and entertainment, but occasionally serious tragedies occur under the big top. These disasters were nothing short of catastrophic.

By Kate Kershner

Circuses are largely about the awesome animals, but have you ever thought deeper about their history within the industry?

By Kate Kershner

Circus acts may seem effortless, but that's because lot goes on behind the scenes to ensure the performers' safety. These precautions help make the circus as magical and wondrous as ever.

By Kate Kershner

The idea of a "traditional" circus may seem weird, but over the years we've certainly seen innovation within the industry. Not all circuses rely on clowns and elephants to keep their offbeat audiences intrigued.

By Kate Kershner

The circus is an institution steeped in a tradition of stunning feats and amazing animals. While some circus acts have fallen by the wayside, these are in the ring for the long haul.

By Kate Kershner