The Simpsons debuted in 1989, and went on to become the longest-running cartoon in history. The satirical comedy captured the hearts of the American public through its depictions of real-world issues and events... Read more
The Simpsons is the "longest-running animated television series in U.S. history," having been on the air since 1989. Short animated clips appeared as early as 1987... Read more
Cyclops, also known as Scott Summers or Slim, first appeared in the X-Men comic books in 1963. He is a human mutant able to emit energy beams called optic blasts from his eyes. He wears special goggles that allow him to control these beams... Read more
Ash Ketchum. Goku. Lelouch Lamperouge. "Kirito" Kazuto Kirigaya. Takeya Ikuhara. Junpei Kousaka. Rin Okumura. Gray Fullbuster. The list could go on as we consider the "classic" male anime or manga character. With piercing eyes and unruly locks of dark hair, these anime look-alikes often steal the show... Read more
Princess Zelda is the title character of the Zelda video game series, which debuted in 1986. She is often a "damsel in distress" who must be rescued by the game's protagonist, Link. At times, she takes on a more active role. She was named after the American novelist Zelda Fitzgerald, wife of the famed novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald.... Read more
The Power Rangers are a long-running children's entertainment franchise. The series debuted in 1993 with the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. This live-action superhero show drew from several popular Japanese series, and spawned a long line of action figures... Read more
The word "soldier" can be traced to a Latin word meaning "one having pay." Throughout history, soldiers have been individuals paid to fight in battles. Soldiers generally work for the country in which they live. There are also "soldiers for hire," called mercenaries, who are willing to fight for the highest bidder... Read more
Angels are defined as "any benevolent...spiritual being that mediates between the transcendent and temporal realms." Throughout history, various cultures have recorded such beings in their art, often endowing them with wings. Ancient examples can be seen in the Assyrian relief panel and other works displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art... Read more
Luke Skywalker was the son of Padme Amidala, galactic senator and former queen of Naboo, and Anakin Skywalker, a former child slave who would become the Sith Lord Darth Vader... Read more
Train by Darth Sidious, Darth Maul was a Sith Lord who wielded a double-bladed lightsaber. He is a Zabrak from Dathomir. The Zabrak males host a striking appearance, that of encircling facial horns and patterns... Read more
Kylo Ren entered the Star Wars canon in the 2015 film Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Born to Han Solo and Leia Organa, he was given the name Ben Solo. He was once a Jedi apprentice to his uncle, Luke Skywalker, but he turned to the dark side and slaughtered his fellow students. He was then trained by the First Order's Supreme Leader Snoke... Read more
The rib cage, as pictured in this drawing guide, is located in the chest or torso of humans and animals. The rib cage protects vital organs, such as the heart and lungs... Read more
Thumb signals, such as the thumbs up and thumbs down, are common throughout the world... Read more
Ice hockey is typically played by two teams of six players each. The game is played on an ice rink, but it can also be played on other surfaces. Read more
Harry Potter is a fictional character created by British author J. K. Rowling. The character debuted in a 1997 novel, to be followed by a number of sequels and... Read more
Basketball may be the only sport to be invented completely in America. It arose at a YMCA in 1891 as an indoor sport to be played on a rainy... Read more
Sadness has been described as "emotional pain associated with...feelings of disadvantage, loss, despair, grief, helplessness, disappointment and sorrow." These are emotions that everyone experiences from... Read more
This tutorial will walk you through drawing a cute, cartoon-style zombie in a fun and easy way. Zombies lurk around, especially during the Halloween... Read more
Baseball may be America's favorite pastime, but it was first played in England. Immigrants brought the game with them when they traveled to America, and its popularity... Read more
Mothers and daughters are known to share a special bond. Even common words for "mother"... Read more