Culture Shift is a weekly newsletter curated by the HuffPost Culture writers and editors.
This week we're talking about the legacy of writing in cursive, the debatable history of early cave painters, a 17th century butterfly enthusiast, the world of erotic fan fiction, and the great scary storyteller, R.L. Stine.
Marlon James Becomes First Jamaican Winner Of Booker Prize
Marlon James was rejected 78 times for his first novel, now he makes author history. (Read more here)
This 17th Century Scientific Illustrator Loved Butterflies Before It Was Cool
Let's travel back to the 17th century when butterflies were certainly not trendy. In fact, many presumed the whimsical insects to be demonic. (Read more here)
What Happens When The President Interviews A Humble Author From Iowa
Barack Obama and Marilynne Robinson talked about fear in America today. (Read more here)
Take A Test And Find Out If You Are A Color Master
Are you color-deficient? Or are you a COLOR MASTER? (Read more here)
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