Cedric Robinson and the Black Radical Tradition
Cedric Robinson proposed that the Black radical tradition was necessitated into existence by “racial capitalism.”
The Early History of Human Excreta
When humans stopped being nomadic, we could no longer walk away from our waste. We’ve been battling it ever since.
The History of Postmortem Photography
Ever since the medium was invented, people have used photography to document loss.
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
A collection of our recent stories in celebration of American Indian Heritage Month.
Climate Change: A Syllabus
A selection of stories to foster dialogue among students both inside and outside of the classroom.
Whale Poop, Dogs without Humans, and Methane Danger
Well-researched stories from The Atlantic, Aeon, and other great publications that bridge the gap between news and scholarship.
How Veterans Created PTSD
Now a cultural staple, PTSD is a newer diagnosis. How have conceptions of trauma morphed and what does it mean for US institutions and society?
Why Climate-Change Geoengineering Feels Wrong
The idea of altering the climate instead of tackling emissions in earnest inspires widespread angst. A philosopher considers why.
Dogs in the Trenches of World War I
While the history of pigeons and horses in the military is widely known, canines have gotten less attention.
The “Dating Apps” of Victorian England
They didn't have smartphones back then, but they still had personal ads.