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The history of piracy illustrates a surprising connection to democratic Utopian radicalism—and, of course, stolen treasure.

When civil rights activists needed new tactics, they came up with a strategy that would get national and international attention.

The goddess Mnemosyne helped bards remember what to sing and was the mother of the Muses. But she also played a role in healing sanctuaries.

Well-researched stories from The New Yorker, Scientific American, and other great publications that bridge the gap between news and scholarship.

With climate change comes more flooding. As cities confront the risks and potential damages, trees could become even more important.

The Farm Security Administration had photographers fan out across the country to document agricultural conditions. But they brought back much more.

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It's a human right to have opportunities for rest and time off. Even if you live on the streets.

Survivors of schools in the US spoke with scholars about their experiences of cruelty, neglect, and cultural degradation.