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Education Society Feminism’s Hidden Spiritual Side Sometimes the pursuit of gender equality requires a little witchcraft. Black Radicals Cedric Robinson and the Black Radical Tradition Cedric Robinson proposed that the Black radical tradition was necessitated into existence by “racial capitalism.” Roundup Thanksgiving Stories Turkey or Tofurkey? Stuffing or dressing? Whatever the controversy, these Thanksgiving stories will slake your appetite! Cabinet of Curiosities Venus of the Sewers The Roman sewer, the Cloaca Maxima, was presided over by a goddess whose shrine stood near the Forum. Open Community Collections Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade: A History in Pictures In 1927, the parade replaced live animals with helium balloons designed by puppeteer Tony Sarg. Politics History A History of Transphobia in the Medical Establishment At a time when trans people who wanted surgery needed to trust doctors, transphobia made it difficult. Roundup Celebrating Native American Heritage Month A collection of our recent stories in celebration of American Indian Heritage Month. Most Recent Politics History How South Asian Temple Dancers Fought Moral Reform Devadāsīs appealed to a longstanding tradition to argue that they had a legitimate position in their modernizing nation. Politics History In Rome, Mourning Clothes as Political Resistance In Ancient Rome, swapping one’s regular toga for the dirty, drab robes associated with mourning could request mercy, or communicate resistance. Plants Animals Why the History of Science Should Matter to Scientists Two historians consider the field of taxonomy to ask what history can provide science at the bench level. Politics History How Black CB Radio Users Created an Audible Community CB radio was portrayed as a mostly white enthusiasm in its heyday, but Black CB users were active as early as 1959.

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Black Radicals Cedric Robinson and the Black Radical Tradition Cedric Robinson proposed that the Black radical tradition was necessitated into existence by “racial capitalism.” Roundup Thanksgiving Stories Turkey or Tofurkey? Stuffing or dressing? Whatever the controversy, these Thanksgiving stories will slake your appetite! Cabinet of Curiosities Venus of the Sewers The Roman sewer, the Cloaca Maxima, was presided over by a goddess whose shrine stood near the Forum. Open Community Collections Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade: A History in Pictures In 1927, the parade replaced live animals with helium balloons designed by puppeteer Tony Sarg. Join Our Newsletter

Trending Politics History The Early History of Human Excreta When humans stopped being nomadic, we could no longer walk away from our waste. We’ve been battling it ever since. American Prison Newspapers 1880-2020 How Veterans Created PTSD Now a cultural staple, PTSD is a newer diagnosis. How have conceptions of trauma morphed and what does it mean for US institutions and society? Education Society Herbs Verbs: How to Do Witchcraft for Real Like for real real. Long Reads Politics History The Early History of Human Excreta When humans stopped being nomadic, we could no longer walk away from our waste. We’ve been battling it ever since. American Prison Newspapers 1880-2020 How Veterans Created PTSD Now a cultural staple, PTSD is a newer diagnosis. How have conceptions of trauma morphed and what does it mean for US institutions and society? Arts Culture Why James Bond Villains Prefer Post-Soviet Architecture In No Time to Die, Bond blows up the villain’s post-Soviet missile silo—just as he does every other modernist building he encounters. Arts Culture How to Hear Images and See Sounds Artists Shannon Finnegan and Andy Slater talk accessibility, transdimensional hearing, alt-text as poetry, sound descriptions, and Instagram captions for McSweeney’s Audio Issue. Editors' Picks Arts Culture How We Escape It: An Essay Escape is an ancient word, escapism, a modern one, and the designation of a genre—“escape literature”—dates to the 1930s. Politics History How Commonly Was Smallpox Used as a Biological Weapon? Once introduced into the Americas, smallpox spread everywhere. Is it possible to know how often that was done intentionally to kill people? Politics History A History of Transphobia in the Medical Establishment At a time when trans people who wanted surgery needed to trust doctors, transphobia made it difficult. Politics History Celebrating Native American Heritage Month A collection of our recent stories in celebration of American Indian Heritage Month. Business Economics The Work Life of Transpeople How transpeople actively do and undo gender in the workplace. Performing Arts Thank You, Tweens, for Your Pop Music Icons Olivia Rodrigo is only the latest star to emerge from the wonderful world of Disney. How Women Singers Subverted Tangos Masculinity In the hands of performers known as cancionistas, the genre known for its machismo was transformed. The Work of Pioneering Musicologist Eileen Southern The scholarship of Black music was transformed by Southern's work, and is now being honored by a new initiative. Audio Stories How to Hear Images and See Sounds Artists Shannon Finnegan and Andy Slater talk accessibility, transdimensional hearing, alt-text as poetry, sound descriptions, and Instagram captions for McSweeney’s Audio Issue. What Does a Tree See? A hundred-year-old red oak in a Massachusetts forest told a writer and a team of scientists secrets about change over time. Is Disgust Related to Morality? The disgust response acts as a behavioral immune system, protecting us from disease, but produces strong reactions to perceived out-groups. Columns How Wet-Nursing Stoked Class Tensions “[N]o man can justly doubt, that a childs mind is answerable to his nurses milk and manners.” What Is Critical Race Theory? Critical race theory has become a focus of conservative legislation, often with little understanding of its meaning and history. Marcus Garvey’s Journey Began in Central America Marcus Garvey left Jamaica unemployed, an anti-colonial trade unionist who British authorities considered dangerous. It is certainly true that neither “Black” nor “radical” can be taken for granted, but the Black radical tradition truly is “Black.” Cedric Robinson and the Black Radical Tradition Reading Lists Guns in America: Foundations and Key Concepts This non-exhaustive list of readings on the role of guns in US history and society introduces the field as a subject of scholarly inquiry. Settlements and the Israel-Palestine Conflict: Background Reading Scholarship about Israeli settlement in occupied Palestinian territories provides historical context for recent violence in the region. The Global History of Labor and Race: Foundations and Key Concepts How have workers around the world sought to change their conditions, and how have racial divisions affected their efforts? Syllabus Climate Change: A Syllabus A selection of stories to foster dialogue among students both inside and outside of the classroom. Politics and Power in the United States: A Syllabus Historical and scholarly context for the January 6, 2021 insurrection. Voting in American Politics: A Syllabus From battles to expand the franchise to the mysteries of turnout, voting is one of the most important things to understand about U.S. politics. Mathematics The Mathematical Pranksters behind Nicolas Bourbaki Bourbaki was gnomic and mythical, impossible to pin down; his mathematics just the opposite: unified, unambiguous, free of human idiosyncrasy. The Physics of Karate A human hand has the power to split wooden planks and demolish concrete blocks. A trio of physicists investigated why this feat doesn't shatter our bones. Florence Nightingale, Data Visualization Visionary The woman who revolutionized nursing was also a mathematician who knew the power of a visible representation of information. Plants Animals Why the History of Science Should Matter to Scientists Two historians consider the field of taxonomy to ask what history can provide science at the bench level. Plant of the Month: Elderberry The recent entrance of elderberry into mainstream success is marked by an increasing popular desire to engage with traditional, “natural” remedies. E. O. Wilson and Biodiversity Everyone talks about biodiversity these days, but an entomologist just might be its fiercest advocate. Religion Where Demons Come From They're Satan's minions, no? How to Summon Spirits The Spiritualist, a newspaper published from 1869-1882, is filled with tales of supernatural phenomena and tips for communicating with the dead. Albert Raboteau on Re-Enchanting the World The late religion scholar suggested that to regain a sense of wonder, we should look to education. Join Our Newsletter

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