Taylor Swift’s White Colonial Romance
Taylor Swift is a member of the Lion King generation, which means that, for her, African landscapes are nothing more than a rich tapestry of flora and fauna
Taylor Swift: 1989’s Confessional Poet
Since she first came to prominence, Taylor Swift's songs have been read autobiographically.
When Academics Become Uncool
A sociologist wonders about the state of being uncool in the discipline and academia in general.
Stonehenge’s Larger Neighbor
The discovery of Durrington Walls, a monument more formidable than Stonehenge, deepens the mystery of these Neolithic structures.
Suggested Readings: Food, Trash, and Anger
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Sealed In A Dome For Science
NASA volunteers are experimenting with long-term isolation in a dome in preparation for long space flights.
The Battle to Keep Prostitution Legal in 1950s Japan
Revisiting the struggle to keep prostitution from being criminalized in 1950s Japan.
Archaeologist Khaled al-Asaad, Enemy of ISIS
The noted archaeologist was targeted for his research and work on the ruins of Palmyra, an ancient semitic city dating back to the Neolithic age.
Albert Einstein: Genius and Anti-racist
A look at Albert Einstein's passionate fight against racism.
“Let the Traumatic Image Haunt Us”
When tragedies strike, it is through photographs, rather than think pieces and reportage that the reader can see the sheer scale of the problem.