Lise Dobrin and Language Documentation in Papua New Guinea
Q&A: Lise Dobrin, Associate Professor & Director of the Interdepartmental Program in Linguistics at the University of Virginia's Department of Anthropology.
How JFK’s World View Shaped His Presidency
On the 100th anniversary of the birth of John F. Kennedy, let's examine his world view as President in the middle of the Cold War.
Selling the Men’s Wedding Ring
How changing mores, cultural pressures, and, yes, the jewelry industry made two-ring wedding ceremonies the norm in America.
Happy Birthday to “Happy Birthday” Composer Mildred J. Hill
Happy Birthday, Mildred J. Hill! How the early childhood educator's humble song "Happy Birthday To You" became a worldwide institution.
Denis Johnson
Denis Johnson, author of Jesus' Son and other award-winning books, speaks with Eric Elshtain on the role of religion in his work.
The Gender Politics Behind Why We’re “Mammals”
Linnaeus, who described most plants and animals by their male characteristics, chose to name humans and their relatives after the female breast.
Why Would NASA Want to 3-D Print Chain Mail?
NASA engineers have 3-D printed a new version of chain mail. Why strong, light, heat-resistant materials are so important in space.
How Noah Webster Invented the Word Immigration
Noah Webster, author of An American Dictionary of the English Language published in 1828, invented the word "immigration."
Should Citizenship Be For Sale?
Should you be able to buy your way to citizenship? Economic research reveals some merits behind the idea, but others see classism and discrimination.
Why Did U.S. Postmasters Once Have So Much Political Cachet?
American bureaucracy used to work through patronage, an informal system of job-distribution by the party in power. Why did it change?