What the first Thanksgiving dinner actually looked like
Dishes we consider staples today have little to do with the first feast.
November 16, 2017
599
Arts
In an era of billionaire media moguls, do press unions stand a chance?
Joe Ricketts abruptly shut down DNAinfo and Gothamist after his employees voted to unionize. Is what he did legal? And how…
November 15, 2017
607
With teen mental health deteriorating over five years, there's a likely culprit
According to a new analysis, the number of US teens who felt "useless" and "joyless" grew 33 percent…
November 14, 2017
626
The story of America, as told through diet books
Diet books aren't just fluff. They offer a powerful insight into who Americans are – and how we wish the world could…
November 13, 2017
1138
How a young Ernest Hemingway dealt with his first taste of fame
A newly published batch of Ernest Hemingway’s letters could change the way we think about the author's influences,…
November 12, 2017
642
The magazine that inspired Rolling Stone
Ramparts started as a Catholic literary magazine. But when Warren Hinckle took the helm, he developed a layout, voice and…
November 8, 2017
624
Does American culture shame too much – or not enough?
With levels of political discourse reaching new lows, some might say the country could use a dose of shame and humility.…
November 6, 2017
617
How does an oppressive government celebrate a revolution?
Because the Kremlin hopes to project strength and unity, history isn't used as much to inform as it is to inspire, with…
November 3, 2017
595
In America's sandwiches, the story of a nation
Five food experts peer under the bread to plumb the histories of the country's unique sandwiches, from favorites like…
November 2, 2017
606
What the history of iconoclasm tells us about the Confederate statue controversy
Over the course of human history, symbols and monuments have invoked violent impulses and destruction.
November 1, 2017
676
The misguided campaign to remove a Thomas Hart Benton mural
A controversial panel on Indiana University's campus depicts Ku Klux Klan members, but Benton had a reason for including…
October 29, 2017
647
How the god you worship influences the ghosts you see
Most religions are populated by an impressive cadre of ghosts, gods, spirits and angels.
October 25, 2017
593
The best way to deal with failure
According to new research, the way you respond could determine whether or not you'll repeat the same mistake in the…
October 24, 2017
634
The psychology of the clutch athlete
What makes someone more likely to succeed when the lights shine brightest?
October 23, 2017
624
Is local news on the cusp of a renaissance?
A new study explores the state of an industry that's tapping creative revenue streams and incorporating new tools to…
October 22, 2017
771
Teens are sleeping less -- but there's a surprisingly easy fix
The amount of time teens have spent working and participating in extracurricular activities has held steady in recent years.…
October 19, 2017
634
How media sexism demeans women and fuels abuse by men like Weinstein
TV commercials continue to traffic in outmoded gender roles, relegating women to the home. A media scholar explains how…
October 17, 2017
787
Is youth football past its prime?
After decades of continuous growth, participation rates have started to decline. What does it mean for the future of the…
October 17, 2017
585
What the 'Fearless Girl' statue and Harvey Weinstein have in common
Public-facing feminism can often be a superficial distraction from systemic sexism.
October 16, 2017
638
Why are Russian media outlets hyping the Mueller investigation?
The country's state-run media outlets have been quick to denounce any election meddling talk as anti-Russian hysteria.…
October 15, 2017
639