The Movable Tent Cities of the Ottoman Empire
The most lavish among them were festooned with colorful appliqué and brightened with gilded leather.
Are Smart Cities a Wise Idea?
When Google runs a smart city, who owns the data?
Men Suffer about 70 Percent of Fireworks Injuries
And other 4th of July facts.
Smells Like Divine Spirit
The 4th century was a turning point for the role of scent in the Christian church.
How Natural Black Hair at Work Became a Civil Rights Issue
On the 55th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, U.S. courts are still divided about African Americans’ right to wear their natural hair in the workplace.
A Century After They First Appeared, Electric Boats Are Making a Comeback
In the late 1800s, electric boats were a promising new technology. They are now enjoying a revival.
Franz Kafka’s The Trial—It’s Funny Because It’s True
Just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean they’re not out to get you.
Celebrity, Video Games, and Refugee Law
Well-researched stories from Vox, Yale e360, and other great publications that bridge the gap between news and scholarship.
Restaurants Built Modern Japan’s Identity
In the early 20th century, Japan's embrace of exotic cuisines helped strengthen its connections both to China and to the West.
The High Environmental Costs of Cruise Ships
Cruise ships pose many environmental concerns, from waste disposal to toxic paint to the creation of noise that can harm marine life.