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fromDaily News
12 hours ago
Silicon Valley food

International students get more than a taste of American food in Claremont

International students at Claremont Graduate University learn about diverse cultures through a food-centric curriculum at the Drucker School.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 day ago
Portland food

Every dog has its day in Jessica Poundstone's new book, 'Museum of Dogs' * Oregon ArtsWatch

Jessica Poundstone's book reveals the historical significance of dogs in art across cultures and time.
fromNature
4 days ago
Europe politics

How the world's largest language family spread - and why others go extinct

Indo-European languages dominate global communication, spoken by nearly half the world's population.
#medieval-history
fromMedievalists.net
1 week ago
History

New Medieval Books: Historians on Robin Hood - Medievalists.net

The book analyzes Robin Hood's legend, its origins, societal context, and impact on medieval culture through 16 scholarly essays.
fromMedievalists.net
4 months ago
History

10 Open Access Books about the Middle Ages you can Read for Free - Medievalists.net

The House of Luxembourg was pivotal in shaping late medieval European politics and culture.
fromMedievalists.net
1 week ago
History

New Medieval Books: Historians on Robin Hood - Medievalists.net

The book analyzes Robin Hood's legend, its origins, societal context, and impact on medieval culture through 16 scholarly essays.
fromMedievalists.net
4 months ago
History

10 Open Access Books about the Middle Ages you can Read for Free - Medievalists.net

The House of Luxembourg was pivotal in shaping late medieval European politics and culture.
more#medieval-history
#mythology
fromMedievalists.net
2 weeks ago
History

New Medieval Books: Enchanted Creatures - Medievalists.net

Monsters across cultures reveal deep, enduring human fascinations and fears, persisting from childhood fantasies into adulthood.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
5 months ago
Science

The Myth that Musicians Die at 27 Shows How Superstitions Are Made

The myth surrounding the '27 Club' amplifies the fame of artists who die at that age, creating a feedback loop of attention and legend.
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

How the missionary position got its name DW 11/12/2024

The missionary position's name is a misconception; it is not linked to Christian missionaries promoting it for procreation.
fromMedievalists.net
2 weeks ago
History

New Medieval Books: Enchanted Creatures - Medievalists.net

Monsters across cultures reveal deep, enduring human fascinations and fears, persisting from childhood fantasies into adulthood.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
5 months ago
Science

The Myth that Musicians Die at 27 Shows How Superstitions Are Made

The myth surrounding the '27 Club' amplifies the fame of artists who die at that age, creating a feedback loop of attention and legend.
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

How the missionary position got its name DW 11/12/2024

The missionary position's name is a misconception; it is not linked to Christian missionaries promoting it for procreation.
more#mythology
#colonialism
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
History

Rocks and racism? How geologists created and perpetuated a narrative of prejudice

Yusoff's work connects geology's historical development to colonialism and racism, challenging traditional views of the disciplines' foundations.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Roam Research

Gananath Obeyesekere, 95, Dies; Anthropologist Bridged East and West

Gananath Obeyesekere was a prominent anthropologist known for his insights into colonialism and cultural interpretations, who passed away at 95.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
History

Rocks and racism? How geologists created and perpetuated a narrative of prejudice

Yusoff's work connects geology's historical development to colonialism and racism, challenging traditional views of the disciplines' foundations.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Roam Research

Gananath Obeyesekere, 95, Dies; Anthropologist Bridged East and West

Gananath Obeyesekere was a prominent anthropologist known for his insights into colonialism and cultural interpretations, who passed away at 95.
more#colonialism
#education
fromThe Conversation
5 months ago
philosophy

Students go to hell and back in this course that looks at depictions of the damned throughout the ages

The 'Road to Hell' course investigates the evolution of hell from ancient texts to modern media, emphasizing cultural reflections on apocalyptic themes.
fromApaonline
1 month ago
philosophy

Logic and Critical Thinking, Daniel Allen

The course teaches logic as a historical analysis rather than a technical skill, incorporating diverse traditions for a broader understanding.
fromWarpweftandway
2 months ago
philosophy

Summer School in Classical Chinese and Classical Japanese in Venice

Ca' Foscari University and Princeton University offer a Summer School for Classical Chinese and Japanese that enhances linguistic skills for graduate studies.
fromThe Conversation
5 months ago
philosophy

Students go to hell and back in this course that looks at depictions of the damned throughout the ages

The 'Road to Hell' course investigates the evolution of hell from ancient texts to modern media, emphasizing cultural reflections on apocalyptic themes.
fromApaonline
1 month ago
philosophy

Logic and Critical Thinking, Daniel Allen

The course teaches logic as a historical analysis rather than a technical skill, incorporating diverse traditions for a broader understanding.
fromWarpweftandway
2 months ago
philosophy

Summer School in Classical Chinese and Classical Japanese in Venice

Ca' Foscari University and Princeton University offer a Summer School for Classical Chinese and Japanese that enhances linguistic skills for graduate studies.
more#education
Arts
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Ancient statues were colorful and perfumed DW 03/18/2025

Ancient Greek and Roman statues were colorful and often perfumed, contrary to the long-held belief that they were purely white.
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago
Mental health

Who is a 'Big back?' All about the viral slang phrase

The term 'Big Back' is a playful slang for overweight people, often used humorously on social media.
fromRoger Ebert
1 month ago
Independent films

SXSW Film Festival 2025: 42nd Street, The Spies Among Us, Make It Look Real | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Documentaries at SXSW range from thrilling to educational, providing enlightening perspectives from the artists and communities they represent.
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

Hearing what 'Sounds of Black Switzerland' has to say - Harvard Gazette

Jessie Cox's book explores the complexities of Black identity in Switzerland and expands discussions around race and Blackness.
The work aims to reveal imaginative possibilities linked to Black culture and experiences.
Black Lives Matter
#fandom
fromThe Conversation
1 month ago
philosophy

For superfans, comic-con culture is more than fun - it's sacred, a sociologist explains

Die-hard fans exhibit a devotion that transcends entertainment, resembling religious practices and creating a community around shared experiences.
fromemptywheel
6 months ago
Left-wing politics

Donald J. Trump, Cosplayer - emptywheel

Trump's fast food stunt is likened to cosplay, reflecting an escape from reality and a playful engagement with fandom culture.
fromThe Conversation
1 month ago
philosophy

For superfans, comic-con culture is more than fun - it's sacred, a sociologist explains

Die-hard fans exhibit a devotion that transcends entertainment, resembling religious practices and creating a community around shared experiences.
fromemptywheel
6 months ago
Left-wing politics

Donald J. Trump, Cosplayer - emptywheel

Trump's fast food stunt is likened to cosplay, reflecting an escape from reality and a playful engagement with fandom culture.
more#fandom
#religious-history
fromFuncheap
1 month ago
San Francisco

Profs & Pints San Francisco: A World History of Seeing the Beyond

Exploration of near-death experiences reveals similar afterlife beliefs across diverse cultures, suggesting a collective understanding of what lies beyond death.
fromMedievalists.net
4 months ago
History

New Online Course: The Three Religions of Medieval Spain - Medievalists.net

The course explores nearly 1,000 years of religions' interplay in medieval Spain, highlighting innovation and conflict.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Profs & Pints San Francisco: A World History of Seeing the Beyond

Exploration of near-death experiences reveals similar afterlife beliefs across diverse cultures, suggesting a collective understanding of what lies beyond death.
fromMedievalists.net
4 months ago
History

New Online Course: The Three Religions of Medieval Spain - Medievalists.net

The course explores nearly 1,000 years of religions' interplay in medieval Spain, highlighting innovation and conflict.
more#religious-history
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago
History

New Online Course: The Social World of the New Testament - Medievalists.net

The course explores how social, cultural, and political dynamics shaped early Christianity.
fromWarpweftandway
3 months ago
philosophy

CFP: Workshop on Revenge at KU Leuven

Revenge in China critiques power structures and renegotiates social norms, governed by its own cultural rules.
History
fromMedievalists.net
4 months ago

New Medieval Books: What is Medieval? - Medievalists.net

The book challenges outdated views of the Middle Ages, promoting fresh perspectives on medievalism for modern engagement.
#beyonce
Black Lives Matter
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Students at $67K-a-year Yale offered course on Beyonce and 'Black Radical Tradition'

Beyoncé's cultural impact will be explored in a Yale course connecting her work to Black intellectual traditions.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Queen Bey and Yale: The Ivy League university is set to offer a course on Beyonce and her legacy

Beyonce's music and cultural impact will be explored in a new Yale course focusing on Black radical tradition and political awareness.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

I am the syllabus: course on Beyonce to be offered at Yale University

Yale University offers a class analyzing Beyoncé's cultural and political influence, marking a significant educational focus on her work.
Black Lives Matter
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Students at $67K-a-year Yale offered course on Beyonce and 'Black Radical Tradition'

Beyoncé's cultural impact will be explored in a Yale course connecting her work to Black intellectual traditions.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Queen Bey and Yale: The Ivy League university is set to offer a course on Beyonce and her legacy

Beyonce's music and cultural impact will be explored in a new Yale course focusing on Black radical tradition and political awareness.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

I am the syllabus: course on Beyonce to be offered at Yale University

Yale University offers a class analyzing Beyoncé's cultural and political influence, marking a significant educational focus on her work.
more#beyonce
fromFast Company
8 months ago
Education

How an Olympic breakdancer could help higher ed bust a move

Rachael Gunn's Olympic performance underscores the disconnect between academic knowledge and practical skill in breakdancing.
fromJuxtapoz
8 months ago
OMG science

Juxtapoz Magazine - A "Good Mourning" and a Sign of Times as Robin F. Williams Opens New Solo Show

Robin F. Williams' exhibit challenges perceptions of oil painting through a blend of styles and cultural references, emphasizing introspection and gender constructions.
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