The Peril of Skinny Jeans, Corsets, and Restrictive Clothing
what do skinny jeans and corsets have in common. as you may imagine, quite a bit.
In Greece, “Ochi” Again
The Greeks rallied under the word "ochi", or no, as the Italians attempted to gain control of Greece during 1940-1941.
Panhandling and Other Jobs
A ban on panhandling simply ignores the issues behind the practice.
The Etiquette of Desegregation
How whites and blacks had to learn new forms of etiquette post desegregation.
Unlocking Your Ancestor’s Political Leanings
Ethnicity and job occupation are but a few factors in tracing the political leanings of your ancestors.
Not Quite Right: The Father Daughter Dynamic in the Cosby Show
The father daughter dynamic in Cosby's show reveals how enmeshed we are in rape and misogynistic culture.
Responding to Terror: The Art of Kerry James Marshall
Given the recent domestic terror, Kerry James Marshall and his art are more relevant and necessary than ever.
How Synthetic Brains Can Advance Robotics
Why try to create synthetic brains? Given the anxieties around artificial intelligence, why risk it?
Cat’s Eyes and Belch Water: 1930s Soda Jerk Slang from A to Z
Soda Jerk slang from 1934 and 1935.
The Promise of Sewage
Sewage might be the key in tracking diseases.