We tend to not think of something as mundane as food as being controversial, but controversial foods are incredibly common, and might even be on the menu at your favorite restaurant. Foods may be ...

Art has always pushed boundaries, but some works cross lines so boldly that they spark outrage, protests, and even legal battles. These aren’t just paintings or sculptures that made people ...

For centuries, books have possessed an almost mystical power to challenge, provoke, and fundamentally alter the way societies think about themselves. Some works have been so potent in their ability to ...

Researchers Rachel Ruttan and Katherine DeCelles of the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management are anything but neutral on neutrality. The next time you're tempted to play it safe on a ...

Positive crowd reactions like applause and laughter can make controversial political messages more acceptable to viewers, according to new research by psychologist Dr. Carl Senior at Aston University.

Diego Pineda has been a devout storyteller his whole life. He has self-published a fantasy novel and a book of short stories, and is actively working on publishing his second novel. A lifelong fan of ...

The Oscars are only a few years away from their 100th anniversary, having first been held in 1929. In that time, the pinnacle of awards season has cemented itself as Hollywood's Biggest Night, seen as ...