Oxford’s Word of the Year for 2024 has been chosen – and it’s one that has roots not only in Gen Z meme culture, but also in Henry David Thoreau’s literary work. ‘Brain rot’ is the ...

Henry David Thoreau’s river journals from the 19th century are now helping scientists understanding the effects of climate change on New England's seasons. Thoreau's meticulous notes on river ...

The upright citizens of Concord, Massachusetts, didn't think much of young Henry David Thoreau. The cabin on Walden Pond, the night in jail for tax evasion, the constant scribbling in journals ...