A media historian uses declassified government documents to show how both sides of the Iron Curtain worked to have the projects…
Most histories highlight the shattered storefronts and synagogues set aflame. But it was the systematic ransacking of Jewish…
A cognitive scientist observes that the words that bother college-age Americans today can cause harm.
Just as domestic violence was once misunderstood and tolerated, many today fail to grasp how nude photographs can be wielded…
Like the 'Rocky Steps,' the 'Joker Stairs' have become a mecca for moviegoers. But not all film-related…
A data scholar explains why playing at home doesn't provide the boost that it once did.
Pizza might seem like a simple food, but it's uniquely equipped to excite our brains and thrill our taste buds.
The human scream – a response we share with our primate relatives – is more nuanced than you might think.
It may sound like a solemn affair, but the Day of the Dead – which blends indigenous and Catholic ritual – is a convivial…
The famous director is receiving an honorary Oscar, and the timing couldn't be more appropriate.
In the early 20th century, women's food started being described as 'dainty,' meaning fanciful but not filling.
Millennials are now between about 23 and 38 -- and the group is more diverse than it often gets credit for.
You're just as likely to be a victim of a mass shooting as you are to be struck by lightning. So why do nearly 50% of…
How members of America's two parties view the country – and its place in the world – might explain this phenomenon.
Up until the 1919 Black Sox Scandal, gambling and baseball had a marriage of convenience. A century later, gambling is again…
The official celebration of Native Americans represents the fruits of a decades-long effort.
To celebrate National Vodka Day, a food historian debunks myths and highlights unknown facts about one of America's…
As the album celebrates its 50th anniversary, an expert in sound recording details how the band deployed stereo and synthesizers…
Music doesn't get objectively worse over time. So why do older generations scoff at each new top 40 hit?
Some view a retreat from democracy and the escalating effects of climate change as an unfortunate coincidence. But a new…