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Scholars explore the perennially popular playwright and the reasons behind his staying power.

When Frank Herbert sat down in 1963 to start writing ‘Dune,’ he wasn’t thinking about how to leave Earth behind. He was thinking about how to save it.

Conventional stereotypes about romance portray it as a passionate, irrational game. Ancient philosophers, on the other hand, viewed love as something dangerous − but also enlightening.

Gifting roses and celebrating love on Valentine’s Day are now a normal part of courtship, but the history behind these choices may surprise you.

Looking for an uplifting winter read? Try one of these scholar-recommended books on topics such as love and mindfulness.

A decade after her film upended SeaWorld, the USC Dornsife alumna says her filmmaking career was shaped by her political science studies.

Frost’s Pulitzer Prize-winning collection New Hampshire celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, and scholars say we may be remembering the poet all wrong.

USC scholars uncover why horror attracts millions of devoted fans — and reveal which frightening films scared them most.

For some people, the decision over how to dispose of their body represents one last adventure – and one last consumer choice, a USC Dornsife scholar explains.