How the March Blizzard of 1888 Challenged New Yorkers’ Self-Perceptions
Winter's not over quite yet. The great Blizzard of 1888 was in March.
In Memoriam: Elizabeth L. Eisenstein
Elizabeth L. Eisenstein, who passed away this year at the age of 92, played a significant role in shaping our understanding of the print revolution.
The Temple of Apollo on the Ocean Floor
In 1993, divers discovered a shipwreck from the Hellenistic period off the coast of Turkey. It held marble columns from the Temple of Apollo.
The Power of Tent City Politics
How demonstrators can use their collective strength to force local governments to address a set of grievances.
Satanism and Magic in the Age of the Moulin Rouge
How did some of the most illustrious names of fin de siècle French literature end up in a newspaper battle over witchcraft and evil spirits?
The Fight to Build the Lincoln Memorial
From location disputes to the type of memorial itself, the fight over how to best respect Lincoln's legacy eventually led to the Lincoln Memorial.
The Ku Klux Klan Used to Be Big Business
At the height of its business operations, in 1923, the Klu Klux Klan was worth roughly $12 million dollars.
Revisiting Churchill’s “Iron Curtain” Speech
The famous “Iron Curtain” speech that propelled us into the Cold War highlights Churchill’s near roguish fight to challenge the USSR.
How 19th-Century Cotton Mills Influenced Workplace Gender Roles
The spinners' union made it nearly impossible for women to secure reliable work in the cotton mills, instituting their proper role in the workplace.
Mary Somerville, Queen of 19th Century Science
Mary Somerville, one of the first women scientists and science writers, came to be known after her death as the "queen of 19th century science."