Articles by Elizabeth Lawrence

From changes triggered by puberty and academic pressure to seemingly inescapable technology, teenagers simply aren’t getting enough quality sleep – and, according to new research, the problem is getting worse. Teen Sleep According to a study from the Journal of… Read More

The Civil War, the deadliest conflict in American history, was a battle between the North and the South over the issue of slavery. It was not only fought on bloody battlefields but also in the shadows, where spies risked their… Read More

You thought Easter was over? Think again! Today (Monday, April 6) is a Christian holiday known as Easter Monday. While often overshadowed by Easter Sunday, the lesser-known holiday has been observed by Christians for over 1,500 years. But what exactly… Read More

Nearly 2,000 years ago, three days after His crucifixion and death, Jesus Christ rose from the dead in a miracle that changed the world forever. Today, Christians around the globe celebrate His resurrection on Easter – but the way the… Read More

With artificial intelligence rapidly expanding and screens constantly demanding people’s attention, it might seem that technology dominates the interests of younger generations. But reality looks a little different. In fact, many Millennials and members of Gen Z – often called… Read More

First lady Melania Trump was accompanied by a human-like robot at the White House last week during a children’s technology summit. The robot, created by the AI robotics company Figure, walked alongside Trump before speaking in front of the first… Read More

The Boston Tea Party, one of the most iconic acts of protest in American history, marked an escalation of the rebellion brewing against British rule. It was praised by John Adams, who described the demonstration as “so bold, so daring,… Read More

Every year on March 17, Americans across the United States eat corned beef and Irish soda bread and wear their favorite green shirt in recognition of St. Patrick’s Day, the annual celebration honoring the patron saint of Ireland and all… Read More

Jack Jouett, known affectionately as the “Paul Revere of the South,” is a lesser-known hero of the American Revolution. Much like Mr. Revere, Jouett embarked on a dangerous journey to defend cause of liberty. The Ride of Jack Jouett During… Read More

The United States launched combat operations in Iran over the weekend (Feb. 28-March 1) that began with a US-Israel joint strike targeting the Middle Eastern nation’s military assets and top political leaders, including Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was… Read More

In the wake of World War II, a new era of poetry emerged: Postmodernism. Widely considered a reaction to the modern literary works that came before it, early Postmodern poetry reflected a growing skeptical perspective that emphasized uncertainty and was… Read More

With such life-altering inventions as the automobile and incandescent lightbulbs, the world changed dramatically in the early 20th century. Poets, writers, and other creatives whose lives were surrounded by technological advancements believed the arts needed a daring new approach to… Read More