Beyond the Volkswagen Scandal: What Our Choices Say About Us
Can Volkswagen repair public trust after the scandal? Here's a historical look at the brand-identification associated with the company.
Kleptomania: The History of Shoplifting
Shoplifting was defined as kleptomania and understood as a psychological condition, but only a some members of society..
Licoricia of Winchester, Jewish Widow and Medieval Financier
The story of Licoricia of Winchester illustrates just how much wealth and influence a Jewish woman could accumulate.
How Beer Companies Made Light Beer Macho
Light beer was originally marketed for its reduced calorie count. But heavy drinking men weren't into that.
The PR Question: How Public Relations Found Itself
Public Relations or PR wasn't always so fundamental to business. There was a time when we didn't really know what it meant.
Gender and Family Farms: An Investigation
We look at how gender affects the roles of men, women, and children on family farms in Appalachia.
How Temp Jobs Changed Everything
Temporary employment, popularly known as temp jobs, skyrocketed in the 1990s. A look at its dramatic impact on the labor market.
Why Do Americans Love Tipping?
Tipping as cultural practice: why some countries like the U.S. like tipping and others don't.
When Televangelism Got Big
Deregulation of the airwaves helped lead to the success of televangelism, and cable made it stronger.