A new academic year is kicking off around the world, but for some American teens, the end of summer brings a close to a different school experience — learning their immigration history and family language in heritage summer schools.

Simon Tam, from the Asian American band The Slants, speaks about their journey to the US Supreme Court to trademark their "disparaging" name.

Who was Mary Webster and why did Margaret Atwood dedicate "The Handmaid’s Tale" to her?

How a breakout star of “The Handmaid’s Tale” and “The Leftovers” approaches playing scary characters.

When it comes to the intricacies of pregnancy, sometimes truth can be stranger than fiction.

In Belgium, people have dressed up in blackface at festivals for decades. But in recent years, a push to end the practice is gaining steam.

How spy movie soundtracks fueled the defining trip hop album.

The 1950s thriller that haunts author Karen Russell from book to book.

Carter Burwell teaches Kurt Andersen how to talk like a film composer.

The human chain paved the way to Baltic independence, and, on the eve of its 30th anniversary, offers inspiration for Hong Kong protesters.