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The ritual might seem strange, but a sociologist spent eight years studying it – and found that there really is a therapeutic…
A majority of white Americans now believe that white people experience racial discrimination, and memes like #ItsOkayToBeWhite…
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California's artisan cheese-making industry has followed the changing tastes of the state's population waves, from…
Why did most fans shun the prequel series, but embrace the recent spate of 'Star Wars' films? A recent study offers…
It's impossible not to see the ghost of P.T. Barnum in our culture, in our advertisements and in our president.
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An analysis of more than 800 top-grossing films suggests diverse movies struggle in front of international audiences.
In their novels, Nathanael West and Bret Easton Ellis depict a world few want to admit exists, a place where 'Unless…
Much of the Harry and Meghan coverage has ignored the royal family's complicated history with race and "blood"…
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Disney recently announced a forthcoming streaming service, leading some to wonder if the company is gearing up for a battle…
Many are calling for government to step in to stop bots and the spread of fake news on sites like Facebook and Twitter.…
In the 1960s, white newspaper journalists exploited racial divisions to help build the GOP's southern firewall.
If no one claims the remains of cult leader and killer Charles Manson, it's unclear what will happen to his body. Will…
In the minds of many, the assassination remains a tragedy cloaked in mystery. How does this lack of closure – and the…
At one point, turkey was jockeying with duck and chicken for king of the Thanksgiving table.
Opening the minds of worried new parents to other ways of raising children may assuage fears that if they fail to 'do…
In the 19th century, puddings were as popular and widespread as pasta dishes are today.