The Religious-Irreligious Divide in Working Class Chicago
The struggle for the standard eight-hour workday in Chicago was a bitter one.
Divorce in the U.S.A.
A glimpse into the long history of divorce in the United States offers perspective on how much has changed.
Tax Day in Ancient Egypt
A newly-analyzed papyrus fragment from Ancient Egypt revealed a truly whopping tax bill
Bosnia in Hiking Boots: A History of Mountaineering Clubs
Through the story of Bosnian mountaineering, an alternative mini-history of Bosnia emerges.
Is TV for Toddlers Really that Bad?
BabyFirstTV, a channel aimed specifically at toddlers is headed for US TV.
Researchers Discover Unknown Ancient City in Honduras
An expedition has identified the ruins of an unknown city in a remote part of Honduras.
The Coca-Cola Wars: Can Anybody Really Tell the Difference?
While few people can reliably discern any difference in a blind taste test, Coca-Cola is winning in its branding war with Pepsi.
Medically Assisted Suicide, Christianity, and Confucius
The debate on medically assisted suicide often pits Christian and secular liberal values against each other.
Should Sperm Donors Have Visitation Rights?
A lesbian couple from New Jersey now find their most intimate decisions at the center of a precedent-setting appeal about sperm donor visitation rights.