Salvage and Savior: Noah Purifoy’s Assemblage
Noah Purifoy transformed the wreckage from the 1965 Watts riots into art, and in doing so, he transformed much more.
Why Do Americans Love Tipping?
Tipping as cultural practice: why some countries like the U.S. like tipping and others don't.
The Rise and Fall of Coal Miners’ Unions
The origin of coal miners’ unions during the late nineteenth century.
Los Alamos Had a Secret Library
The Manhattan Project needed an instant library in Los Alamos built from scratch and in secrecy--this is how it was done.
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
Extra Credit: Our pick of stories from around the web that bridge the gap between news and scholarship. ...
Sealed In A Dome For Science
NASA volunteers are experimenting with long-term isolation in a dome in preparation for long space flights.