| By Gale Staff | Jazz thrives on spontaneity. It never stands still, pushing musicians—and the audience—to respond to the music in real time. As a genre, jazz draws on the influence of the polyrhythmic beats of West African music, the soulfulness of the blues, and the offbeat bounce of ragtime. Its dynamism makes the … Read more
| By Gale Staff | The United States is experiencing a youth mental health crisis. Many potential factors contribute to the concerning situation, ranging from pandemic-era social isolation and political instability to social media use and financial uncertainties. The statistics are staggering: in 2020, one in six U.S. adolescents experienced a major depressive episode, and … Read more
| By Gale Staff | On April 26, 1986, the Chernobyl Power Complex in Ukraine became ground zero for the worst accidental nuclear plant disaster in the world. While only two workers perished in the immediate aftermath, hundreds more suffered injuries and radiation exposure, which led to dozens of deaths. Nearly 40 years on, the … Read more
| By J. Robert Parks | Imagine you’re on a game show where you’re asked progressively more difficult questions about people and events in U.S. history. Admittedly for some of you, that might sound like an opportunity to shine; for others, it’s a potential nightmare. But I’m guessing that many readers could get the first … Read more
| By Gale Staff | The world we know today was once unimaginable. Before the first light bulb flickered to life, nightfall meant darkness. Before vaccines, diseases ravaged communities unchecked. Before the telephone, messages could take weeks to arrive. Every invention begins with someone who sees the world not as it is, but as it … Read more
| By J. Robert Parks | People have been holding sporting competitions since ancient times. In fact, you can argue that playing and watching sports are part of what makes us human. Think of the Greeks and their Olympics, the Mayans and their courtyard ball game. But in more recent times, the nineteenth century was … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Gale understands how important it is to have easy access to accurate, meaningful usage data. That’s why the Gale Usage Portal was upgraded in January 2025, offering users a new interface and enhanced reporting capabilities. Driven by a partnership with Scholarly iQ, this enhancement makes Gale COUNTER 5.1 compliant. Have … Read more
| By Tara Atterberry | I’ve had an interest in Irish history ever since I fell in love with the music of Irish singer Sinead O’Connor as a teen. Thirty years later, she’s still my favorite. O’Connor’s voice is beautiful and haunting in her contemporary songs, but even more so when she covers traditional Irish … Read more
| By Stacey Zusy | In an age of evolving technology, shrinking attention spans, and increasing pressures on educators, engaging students in learning is becoming more of a challenge. How can teachers motivate their students to develop an interest in new concepts and a desire to learn? Try creating lessons using the 5E instructional model. … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Long before pastel eggs and chocolate bunnies became seasonal symbols, cultures worldwide welcomed the arrival of spring with their own festivities celebrating renewal and new life. Over the centuries, these early traditions inspired many of the customs we today associate with Easter. For young learners, familiar Easter traditions provide a … Read more