Jacob Mikanowski

Jacob Mikanowski is a writer and critic based in Berkeley, CA. He writes about art, science, and the ancient world, among other things. More of his work can be found at http://jacob-mikanowski.com/

Art & Art History

How to Read the Bones Like a Scapulimancer

In Shang Dynasty China, fortune-telling with oracle bones was the key to political power.

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Arts & Culture

Teaching Comics: A Syllabus

So you want to teach The Sandman? Or William Blake? Or Art Spiegelman’s Maus? A guide to using comics and graphic novels in the classroom.

Education & Society

Institutionalized Racism: A Syllabus

How can we help students understand George Floyd's death in the context of institutionalized racism?

Politics & History

From Imperialism to Postcolonialism: Key Concepts

An introduction to the histories of imperialism and the writings of those who grappled with its oppressions and legacies in the twentieth century.

Education & Society

The History of Reproductive Rights: A Syllabus

A selection of stories on the history of reproductive rights and abortion to foster dialogue inside and outside of the classroom.

Science & Technology

The Promise of Sewage

Sewage might be the key in tracking diseases.

How to Read the Bones Like a Scapulimancer

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