Consider the Octopus
Are octopuses as solitary and introverted as we previously imagined?
Who Wrote the Book of Love?
Did the troubadours write the book of love, or just a kind of love poetry?
What Love Tokens Can Tell Us About Poor Women in Early Modern England
Poor English women imbued everyday objects with an emotional power that they gave and received. These were known as love tokens.
Charles Darwin Was One Sick Dude
Charles Darwin was able to pursue his life's work despite suffering from a variety of ailments the doctors could never explain.
Charles Darwin In His Own Words
Some collected letters and observations from the great naturalist, Charles Darwin.
Has Online Dating Resulted in More Successful Marriages?
In studying the demographics of online dating, researchers found that those who met online had a higher chance of staying together in their marriage.
Is There a Part of the Brain That Correlates To Feelings of Love?
Studying the anterior insula, a prune-sized region tucked away at the base of the brain, may provide interesting clues.
Afghanistan’s Ancient and Beautiful Minaret of Jam
The Minaret of Jam, located in Afghanistan's Ghur province, provided a vantage point for the call to prayer. It remained hidden and forgotten until 1886.
The Linguistics of Mass Persuasion: How Politicians Make “Fetch” Happen (Part I)
Inspired by the Gretchen famous line in the film Mean Girls, Chi Luu explores how politicians mobilize language to sway public opinion.
How Septima Poinsette Clark Spoke Up for Civil Rights
The daughter of a slave, Septima Clark graduated from college, became a teacher, and became a fierce advocate for social and cultural change.