Saint Stephen and Saint Christopher

Christopher, the Dog-Headed Saint

Although the tradition has largely faded in the Western church, Saint Christopher sported a canine head through much of Christian history.
A woman wearing a face mask walks inside the Universal Studio station on March 05, 2020 in Osaka, Japan.

The Fear of Bare, Naked Ladies’ Faces

The mask, like the veil, is seen by the anxious West as concealing a racialized female subject in need of liberation from a backward culture.
A screenshot from Civilization V

History and Civilization

The Civilization video games may not convey actual history very well, but they’ve encouraged generations of young people to learn more about the past.
Colourful silhouettes of people with weight issues.

Weight in the Sociology Classroom

Body weight is in some ways a trickier topic for sociology students than other stigmas. One professor explains how he approaches the challenge of discussing it.

How Libraries Stand the Test of Time

The digital era builds upon millennia of librarianship as humans strive to preserve our cultural heritage.
Galen by Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller

We Love Libraries

Honoring the libraries and librarians that have shaped the way we live, learn, and fight.
A playground with modular toys

Changing Playground Design, Changing How Children Play

The built environment of the playground influences children’s play styles, and even small interventions can affect cognitive and social-emotional development.
Simon Miles

Simon Miles on Superpowers and Serendipity

An interview with historian of US foreign policy and diplomacy Simon Miles, who finds that surprises in the archives can lead to the most compelling projects.
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What’s That in My Glass? It’s Cross Reference!

Grab a cheeseboard and pour a soft, fruity red to help you solve this month’s puzzle.
Photo: Bruce Lee and Maria Yi in a scene from the Kung Fu film Fist Of Fury in 1971

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The Legacy of Bruce Lee’s Sex Life

Lee’s untimely death in 1973 sparked an argument between his widow and his girlfriend over his libido that played out publicly in international media.