The purse has always been political, a reflection of changing economic realities and gender roles.

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Even the smallest city dwelling has enough space for a mini-meadow or a few flower pots.

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Christian and Jewish women leaders transformed the U.S. religious landscape during the 1970s, but subtle discrimination has limited their opportunities.

In the early 20th century, "scruples" meant a neurotic fixation on sin. It seemed to mostly affect Roman Catholics.

New York City's urban agriculture has not been found to provide benefits to either hungry people or the environment. How could city farms work better?

A global trade war seems well underway as China and the U.S. exchange targeted tariff attacks. An economist explains what they are.

The indigo dye that created the Royal Navy's signature uniform color was only possible because of imperialism and slavery.

The extinction crisis might be even worse than we think, because we tend to mostly pay attention to terrestrial vertebrates.