New History of the Illinois Country
The history of French settlement in le pays des Illinois is not well-known by Americans, and what is known is being revisited by historians.
Music and Spirit in the African Diaspora
The musical traditions found in contemporary Black U.S. and Caribbean Christian worship originated hundreds of years ago, continents away.
The Slap That Changed American Film-Making
When Sidney Poitier slapped a white murder suspect on screen, it changed how the stories of Black Americans were portrayed on film.
Fighting Apartheid with Sports
Apartheid policies that segregated sports in South Africa were challenged by its own athletes, as well as internationally.
Censoring Ulysses
In reviewing the UK Home Office files on James Joyce's Ulysses, a historian found baffled officials afraid to bring more attention to it.
How a Rastafari Community Protects the Land in Trinidad
A small community grows around ecosystem preservation and shared beliefs, to the benefit of the residents and the land they live on.
The One Health Framework
A policy framework proposal seeks to elevate the needs and rights of all living organisms in the environment.
Just Saying No To Valium
Ninety million bottles of Valium were dispensed yearly in the U.S. during the mellow Seventies. What happened?
Britain’s Blueprint for Colonialism: Made in Ireland
The British Empire began developing its colonialization tactics in Ireland and Canada, before exporting them throughout the world.
Animal Teachers and Marie de France
The twelfth century poet Marie de France used animals to teach lessons of courtly love.