2023-10-27 10:00
Today marks the ninety-second birthday of Sylvia Plath, the iconic and influential poet and novelist who continues to captivate readers and scholars with her unique voice and raw honesty. Pl… Read More
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2023-10-06 10:00
Happy birthday, Le Corbusier! On this day in 1887, a man was born who would go on to revolutionize the world of architecture and design. His name was Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris, b… Read More
2023-09-24 10:00
Happy Birthday, F. Scott Fitzgerald! Today marks the anniversary of the birth of one of the most celebrated writers of the 20th century. Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald, or F. Scott Fitzgerald… Read More
2023-09-24 10:00
The Great Gatsby is hands down one of the greatest novels of all time. Don’t believe us? Well, let us lay out the evidence for you. First and foremost, The Great Gatsby is a masterclas… Read More
2023-09-11 11:00
Happy birthday, Theodor Adorno! Today marks the 118th anniversary of the birth of one of the most influential figures in the world of critical theory. While he may not be a household name, A… Read More
2023-08-12 10:00
Erwin Schrödinger, the famous Austrian physicist, would have been turning 133 years old today, and we thought it was about time to pay homage to this brilliant man and his contributions… Read More
2023-08-06 10:00
Happy birthday, Andy Warhol! Today marks the 96th birthday of the man who brought Pop Art into the mainstream and forever changed the art world. Warhol was born on August 6, 1927, in Pittsbu… Read More
2023-07-21 10:00
Ernest Hemingway is one of the most iconic American authors of the 20th century, having written several classic works of fiction that have been studied and admired for generations. But while… Read More
2023-07-21 09:00
Ernest Hemingway is a name that is synonymous with great literature. Born on July 21, 1899, Hemingway was an American novelist, short story writer, and journalist whose unique writing style… Read More
2023-06-25 13:21
W. V. Quine was a philosopher whose ideas had a major impact on the field of philosophy and continue to shape contemporary debates to this day. If you’re interested in learning more ab… Read More
2023-06-25 13:12
Today marks philosopher W. V. Quine’s 115th birthday! Quine’s ideas have had a lasting impact on the field of philosophy and continue to shape contemporary debates to this d… Read More
2023-06-23 09:00
Happy birthday, Alan Turing! On this day, we celebrate the man who laid the foundations for modern computing and helped bring an end to World War II. But before we get into all of that, let… Read More
2023-06-21 10:00
Happy birthday, Jean-Paul Sartre! On this special day, we celebrate the man who brought us the concept of “existential dread” and made it fashionable to be depressed. Yes, Sartre… Read More
2023-05-18 10:00
Greetings, fellow intellectual adventurers! Today, we’re going to talk about a dude who was pretty much the epitome of smarts: Bertrand Russell. This guy was a philosopher, mathematici… Read More
2023-04-26 09:03
Ah, Ludwig Wittgenstein, the Austrian philosopher who was born on this very day in 1889! You may be thinking to yourself, “Oh great, another stuffy philosophy post about some dude who… Read More
2023-04-23 15:08
Ah, William Shakespeare, the bard of Avon! There is perhaps no other name in the English language that evokes such a sense of awe, wonder, and reverence. And today, on the occasion of his bi… Read More
2023-04-16 13:19
Charlie Chaplin, the legendary actor, filmmaker, and comedian, was born on April 16, 1889. Today, on what would have been his 134th birthday, we celebrate the life and legacy of one of the m… Read More
2023-04-16 10:00
It’s Charlie Chaplin’s birthday, and you know what that means—time to break out the bowler hat, brush up on your “Little Tramp” walk, and pay tribute to the man… Read More
2023-04-15 13:03
On the day Leonardo da Vinci was born, the world had no idea what it was in for. Little did they know that this man would become one of the greatest thinkers, inventors, artists, and all-aro… Read More
2023-04-15 12:53
Happy birthday to the great mathematician and physicist, Leonard Euler! Today, we celebrate the birth of a man whose contributions to the fields of mathematics and physics are immeasurable… Read More
2023-03-28 11:26
Today marks the birthday of one of the greatest living writers in the world, Mario Vargas Llosa. Vargas Llosa, born on March 28, 1936, in Peru, is an author, journalist, and essayist who has… Read More
2023-03-27 11:42
Frank O’Hara was born on March 27, 1926, in Baltimore, Maryland. He was a poet, a critic, and a curator who left a lasting impact on the world of art and literature. On this occasion o… Read More
2023-03-27 11:27
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, born on March 27th, 1886, was a German-American architect who is widely regarded as one of the most influential architects of the 20th century. His work was charact… Read More
2023-03-26 11:12
Picture this: the sultry streets of New Orleans, the scent of jambalaya wafting through the air, and the sound of jazz filling the night. It’s March 26th, and the city is alive with th… Read More
2023-03-26 10:36
Happy birthday to the legendary mathematician, Paul Erdős! Erdős was a unique and brilliant mind, known for his contributions to number theory, combinatorics, and graph theory. But… Read More
2023-03-12 16:13
Happy Birthday, Jack Kerouac! The Beat Generation’s poster boy, the king of counterculture, and the patron saint of writers who like to live life on the edge. Let’s take a look a… Read More
2023-03-03 10:34
Happy Birthday to the Father of Set Theory, Georg Cantor! Today, on the occasion of his birthday, we celebrate the life and legacy of one of the most innovative mathematicians of all time&md&hell…Read More
2023-03-02 15:15
Tom Wolfe was a literary giant who made a significant contribution to American literature through his unique writing style and insightful commentary on various aspects of American society. W… Read More
2023-03-02 14:56
Happy birthday, Tom Wolfe! Today marks the birthday of one of America’s most celebrated and controversial authors. Tom Wolfe was born on March 2, 1930, and he went on to become one of… Read More
2023-02-27 10:11
Happy birthday, John Steinbeck! Today, we celebrate the genius who brought America to life in his novels. Born on February 27th, 1902, Steinbeck left a lasting impact on the literary world w… Read More
2023-02-21 13:28
W. H. Auden was a 20th-century British poet known for his wit, intelligence, and ability to capture the complexities of the human experience. His work is characterized by its thoughtfulness… Read More
2023-02-21 11:00
Happy birthday, W. H. Auden! Today marks the 116th anniversary of the birth of one of the most influential and brilliant poets of the 20th century. Wystan Hugh Auden was born on February 21… Read More
2023-02-19 12:26
Happy Birthday, Nicholas Copernicus! Today marks the 550th anniversary of the birth of the man who turned the world on its head (or rather, its axis) with his revolutionary ideas about the s… Read More
2023-02-18 13:31
Happy Birthday, Ernst Mach! Today we celebrate the life of a man whose name is not only synonymous with the speed of sound but also with some rather unusual personal habits. Ernst Mach was a… Read More
2023-02-17 13:18
Mo Yan is one of the most celebrated and controversial writers in the world. His unique writing style, which blends Chinese folklore, history, and personal experiences with magical realism… Read More
2023-02-17 13:09
Happy Birthday Mo Yan! Today, we celebrate the birth of one of the most controversial and polarizing figures in the literary world. Love him or hate him, there’s no denying that Mo Yan… Read More
2023-02-15 11:00
Galileo Galilei was a total science rockstar who was born on February 15, 1564, in Pisa, Italy. He’s known for being the OG space investigator, using his super fancy telescope to disco… Read More
2023-02-15 11:00
Socrates is arguably one of the most famous philosophers in history. Known for his sharp wit and unconventional teaching style, Socrates left a lasting impact on the world of philosophy and… Read More
2023-02-15 10:11
Happy birthday, Alfred North Whitehead! You may not be a household name, but your contributions to philosophy and mathematics have had a profound impact on our understanding of the world. In… Read More
2023-02-12 11:00
Happy birthday to Charles Darwin, the man who single-handedly ruined the credibility of every argument your high school biology teacher ever made! On this day in 1809, a curious little monke… Read More
2023-02-11 11:00
Happy birthday to one of the most iconic inventors in history, Thomas Edison! Today marks the big 2-7-6 for the man who brought us the electric light bulb, but let’s not forget about a… Read More
2023-02-07 11:19
Gay Talese is a legend in the world of journalism and literature, with a legacy that spans over six decades. He’s known for his unique and innovative style of storytelling, which blend… Read More
2023-02-07 11:04
It’s time to break out the streamers and confetti, folks! Today we celebrate the birthday of the man who brought style, substance, and a touch of sass to the world of journalism—… Read More
2023-02-05 17:40
William S. Burroughs, the man, the myth, the legend, was born on February 5th, 1914. Burroughs is widely regarded as one of the most influential writers of the 20th century and a key figure… Read More
2023-02-03 21:11
Today, we celebrate the birthday of one of the greatest composers of the Romantic era, Felix Mendelssohn. Born on February 3rd, 1809, in Hamburg, Germany, Mendelssohn was a musical prodigy w… Read More
2023-02-01 11:00
It’s Langston Hughes’ birthday and you know what that means… time to break out the party hats and streamers! Well, okay, maybe not – but it’s definitely a day… Read More
2023-01-30 10:00
Happy birthday to Emilio Guglielmo Segrè, one of the most brilliant minds of the 20th century! But who is Emilio G. Segrè, you ask? Well, let me tell you, my dear reader. Emili… Read More
2023-01-29 17:52
Happy birthday, Thomas Paine! Today, we celebrate the man who wrote “These are the times that try men’s souls” and sparked a revolution with his fiery pamphlets. But let&rs&hell…Read More
2023-01-29 14:53
Happy birthday, Anton Chekhov! If you’re reading this from wherever geniuses go when they die, we hope you’re having a great time celebrating your special day. And if you’r… Read More
2023-01-27 14:00
Happy birthday to Lewis Carroll, the beloved English writer, mathematician, and photographer! Today marks the 182nd birthday of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, who is best known for his children&r&hell…Read More
2023-01-27 11:00
Happy birthday to the one and only Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart! Yes, today we celebrate the birth of one of the greatest composers to ever grace the classical music world. Born on January 27, 17… Read More
2023-01-25 11:00
It’s the birthday of one of the most innovative and influential writers in modern history—and no, we’re not talking about J.K. Rowling (although happy birthday to her too)… Read More
2023-01-23 12:35
If you’re the kind of person who loves to feel deep and philosophical while also sobbing uncontrollably at your desk, you’ve probably heard of Clarice Lispector. This Ukrainian-B… Read More
2023-01-23 12:00
If you’re a fan of literature, you’ve likely heard the name Clarice Lispector before. This Brazilian writer is known for her highly experimental and philosophical works, which of… Read More
2023-01-20 15:20
Federico Fellini, the legendary Italian filmmaker, was born on January 20th, 1920. As we celebrate his birthday, let’s take a moment to appreciate the man who brought us such cinematic… Read More
2023-01-20 11:00
If you’re a fan of brooding intellectuals and complex, moody literature, then Alberto Moravia is the author for you. With a career spanning over five decades, Moravia has produced a va… Read More
2023-01-20 08:35
If you’re a fan of brooding, moody intellectuals, then Alberto Moravia is the patron saint you never knew you needed. With a career spanning over five decades, Moravia cemented his pla… Read More
2023-01-17 23:46
Throughout history, women have made countless contributions and achieved numerous successes that have shaped the world we live in today. From groundbreaking scientific discoveries to social… Read More
2023-01-16 11:35
If you’re a fan of physics, then you’ve definitely heard of some big names like Einstein, Bohr, and Fermi. But have you heard of Lise Meitner? You should have, because this woman… Read More
2023-01-15 11:00
Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Baptist minister and civil rights activist who played a key role in the American civil rights movement. He is best known for his role in the advancemen… Read More
2023-01-13 12:03
Paul Feyerabend was a philosopher of science who is best known for his controversial ideas about the nature of scientific knowledge and the way science is traditionally practiced. Let’… Read More
2023-01-13 11:00
Happy birthday to the one and only Paul Feyerabend! This man was a philosopher, a troublemaker, and an all-around eccentric character. If you’ve never heard of him before, you’re… Read More
2023-01-11 13:53
William James is considered one of the most important figures in the history of philosophy and psychology, and his work has had a significant impact on the way that we understand the human m… Read More
2023-01-11 12:41
Happy birthday, William James! Today marks the birthday of one of the most influential philosophers in American history, and we couldn’t let the occasion pass without acknowledging the… Read More
2023-01-10 14:38
Today marks the birthday of jazz drumming legend Max Roach. Roach’s contributions to jazz are immeasurable, and his innovative playing style has inspired drummers for generations. In h… Read More
2023-01-10 12:32
Happy birthday, George Washington Carver! Today we celebrate the life and achievements of one of the greatest botanists and inventors in history. But before we get too deep into the weeds (p… Read More
2023-01-10 12:29
George Washington Carver is best known for his work on crop rotation and soil conservation, and for his development of over 100 products made from peanuts. But did you know that Carver&rsquo&hell…Read More
2023-01-09 12:21
Happy birthday, Simone de Beauvoir! Today marks the 110th birthday of one of the most influential feminist philosophers of all time. But before we dive into her ideas and accomplishments, le… Read More
2023-01-09 11:01
Simone de Beauvoir’s The Second Sex is a groundbreaking work of feminist philosophy that has had a lasting impact on the way we think about gender and women’s roles in society. P… Read More
2023-01-08 21:05
Russell Banks was an American writer and poet who had a profound impact on the literary world. He was known for his deeply emotional and evocative works, which explored themes of identity, f… Read More
2023-01-08 12:00
Today marks the 209th birthday of Alfred Russel Wallace, the British naturalist, and explorer who is best known for independently conceiving the theory of evolution through natural selection… Read More
2023-01-08 11:00
Alfred Russel Wallace and Charles Darwin are two of the most well-known and influential figures in the history of biology. Both scientists are remembered for their contributions to the theor… Read More
2023-01-07 23:11
One hundred years after its publication, T. S. Eliot’s “The Waste Land” remains a vital and important poem that continues to speak to readers across the globe. This moderni… Read More
2023-01-07 15:57
Francis Poulenc, who would have turned 124 today, was one of the greatest French composers of the 20th century. In celebration of the French composer’s special day, let us take a journ… Read More
2023-01-07 14:32
Happy birthday to the one and only Francis Poulenc! This French composer, born on January 7, 1899, may have been self-taught, but that didn’t stop him from becoming one of the greatest… Read More
2023-01-05 22:23
On January 4th, the literary world lost one of its shining stars with the passing of Fay Weldon at the age of 91. Weldon was a prolific and versatile author, known for her fiercely feminist… Read More
2023-01-05 14:13
Niels Bohr and Albert Einstein were two of the most brilliant scientists of their time, and they also happened to be fierce rivals. While they were both known for their groundbreaking contri… Read More
2023-01-04 11:53
Ah, Isaac Newton—the man, the myth, the legend. Today is his birthday, and what better way to celebrate the occasion than by taking a trip down memory lane and revisiting some of his m… Read More
2023-01-04 10:12
Arnold Schoenberg was a true eccentric in the classical music world. He was a composer, a teacher, a theorist, and even a painter (because one art form just wasn’t enough for him). But… Read More
2023-01-02 23:13
As we bid farewell to the one and only Pelé, it is with heavy hearts that we remember the life and career of a true footballing icon. Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known to the… Read More
2022-09-23 22:43
Hilary Mantel is a name that will be forever etched in the annals of literary history. A master of historical fiction, Mantel has captivated readers around the world with her deeply research… Read More
2022-09-13 22:27
The world of cinema has lost a true legend with the passing of Jean-Luc Godard. A pioneer of the French New Wave movement, Godard’s impact on the film industry cannot be overstated. Hi… Read More
2022-09-08 22:34
Queen Elizabeth II was a deeply loved and respected figure across the globe. She was a symbol of stability, tradition, and patriotism for millions of people, and her passing is a great loss… Read More
2022-04-24 09:05
“Roger Backhouse’s Simply Keynes is simply the best brief account of Keynes’s thought and influence. Keynes was a man of parts and Backhouse draws those parts tog… Read More
2022-04-21 08:12
The similarities between Vladimir Putin and Napoleon Bonaparte are at once striking. Napoleon was at the apogee of his career and power in the summer of 1807, having just… Read More
2022-04-14 23:33
This piece has been excerpted from Simply Keynes by Roger Backhouse, part of Simply Charly’s Great Lives series. John Maynard Keynes (1883-1946) was the most influential economist of t… Read More
2021-12-11 21:08
“A delightful and illuminating biography of one of the 20th century’s greatest scientists. His influence on physics and, at least indirectly, on biology was monumental and his un… Read More
2021-11-03 12:00
This year marks the 100th anniversary of Ludwig Wittgenstein’s seminal work, the Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus. Published in 1922, the Tractatus has had a profound impact on the field… Read More
2021-07-07 10:47
This piece has been excerpted from a forthcoming book titled Hitler’s Favorite Jew: The Enigma of Otto Weininger by Allan Janik. In his Eastern front military headquarters called the W… Read More
2021-04-21 15:22
A long-thought lost poem of Russian-American novelist and poet Vladimir Nabokov, who would have turned 122 this week, was discovered recently in the archives of Edmund Wilson, the literary c… Read More
2021-02-14 12:28
NEW YORK, NY, FEBRUARY 14, 2021 – Albert Einstein is the best-known scientist, and one of the most famous people, of all time–a man whose work not only led to the development of… Read More
2021-01-30 21:23
“A large Confederate flag can be seen flying over the Washington Navy Yard,” General Ben Butler told the English war correspondent of the London Times in February 1861. &nbs&hell…Read More
2021-01-07 20:49
At first glance, a Nobel Prize-winning Austrian physicist and American-born poet stand as far apart as science and literature usually do. But in fact, the two do have some things in com… Read More
2020-12-15 14:13
The Paris Husband, published by Simply Charly in 2018, explores one of the key events in Ernest Hemingway’s life—his first marriage to Hadley Richardson—and his years in Pa… Read More
2020-12-14 11:45
The following piece on poet and Nobel Prize laureate T. S. Eliot (1888-1965), whose birthday is on Sept. 26, was written by Joseph Maddrey, who is contributing a book on Eliot’s l… Read More
2020-12-07 14:00
American intellectual Noam Chomsky is 92 years old today. Sometimes during his long life, he has said things that are remarkably obvious. Some people find these statements refreshing, w… Read More
2020-12-03 11:45
It is a widely accepted fact that many geniuses are notoriously strange. The Nobel-winning British physicist Paul Dirac (1902-1984), whose birthday is on August 8, was no exception. The scie… Read More
2020-11-24 11:45
Adolf Hitler was a fascist, Joseph Stalin a totalitarian, and the famous Irish poet, William Butler Yeats (W. B. Yeats) (1865-1939) was both. In his essay, Passion and Cunning: An Essay… Read More
2020-11-18 11:45
Even though he was born in Illinois and died in California, New York City played—no pun intended—a major role in Miles Davis’ life and career. He had lived in the Big Apple… Read More
2020-11-09 11:45
This piece has been excerpted from Simply Wittgenstein by James C. Klagge, part of Simply Charly’s Great Lives series. Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889-1951) was born in Vienna into a family… Read More
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