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Concerned about the state of marriage – and thus the ability of whites to procreate – eugenicists were behind some of…
During the last years of her life, Dickinson endured a relentless succession of deaths. And yet the poet was able to confront…
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From 'islands of pain' to the 'peril of exposure,' writers have captured the fear, emptiness and despair…
For decades, home workspaces were portrayed as the domain of men. Now, with many families all working under one roof, women…
Many also openly admit to spying on or stalking their partners, suggesting that they may not know that there's anything…
Studios have endured pandemics and the threat of home viewing before. Will the current crisis lead to disaster or opportunity?
By inflicting violence on protesting moms, governments only amplify the message of the movement they seek to quell.
Two researchers viewed all the television series featuring a woman presidential figure, and a remarkably consistent pattern…
The author's novels, famous for their bleakly sociopathic depiction of American culture, testify to the insanity and…
With trees infested by the emerald ash borer deemed essentially worthless, a team of designers wanted to see if the decaying…
When Abbott Thayer's wife succumbed to the disease, his life and art underwent a dramatic shift.
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