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Associate Professor of History

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Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Opinion

John Fetterman might be the first to try to bare his legs in the Senate, but shorts have been ticking people off for almost a century

As fashion norms change, what people wear in public becomes ground zero for hashing out new ideas of race, class and gender.

John Fetterman might be the first to try to bare his legs in the Senate, but shorts have been ticking people off for almost a century
Health|Opinion|Science

Modern medicine has its scientific roots in the Middle Ages − how the logic of vulture brain remedies and bloodletting lives on today

Your doctor’s MD emerged from the Dark Ages, where practicing rational “human medicine” was seen as an expression of faith and maintaining one’s health a religious duty.

Modern medicine has its scientific roots in the Middle Ages − how the logic of vulture brain remedies and bloodletting lives on today
Crime|News

We studied jail conditions and jail deaths − here's what we found

Higher jail mortality is related to jail turnover rates and demographics.

We studied jail conditions and jail deaths − here's what we found
Americas|News|US|World

Guatemala's anti-corruption leader-to-be could be prevented from taking office, deepening migration concerns for US

Anti-democratic actions and government corruption are key reasons many Guatemalans migrate to the US.

Guatemala's anti-corruption leader-to-be could be prevented from taking office, deepening migration concerns for US
Arts|Entertainment

With 'White Christmas,' Irving Berlin and Bing Crosby helped make Christmas a holiday that all Americans could celebrate

The secular carol doesn’t mention Jesus, angels or wise men, while reminding listeners of what makes them not just American, but human.

With 'White Christmas,' Irving Berlin and Bing Crosby helped make Christmas a holiday that all Americans could celebrate
Opinion|Political

2 colonists had similar identities – but one felt compelled to remain loyal, the other to rebel

What might appear to be common values about shared political and cultural identities can at times serve not as a bridge joining people together but a wedge driving them apart.

2 colonists had similar identities – but one felt compelled to remain loyal, the other to rebel
Asia|Election|News|World

Taiwanese election may determine whether Beijing opts to force the issue of reunification

A candidate from the pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party looks set to win the presidency despite Beijing’s pressure and rhetoric.

Taiwanese election may determine whether Beijing opts to force the issue of reunification
Health|Opinion

Backlash to transgender health care isn’t new − but the faulty science used to justify it has changed to meet the times

For as long as trans medicine has been around, so has its opposition. The tactics of prior waves of anti-trans policies are still in play today.

Backlash to transgender health care isn’t new − but the faulty science used to justify it has changed to meet the times
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Taylor Swift’s homage to Clara Bow

The star of the 1920s silver screen who appears on Taylor Swift’s new album abruptly left Hollywood at the height of her success – a middle finger to the men whom she had made rich and powerful.

Taylor Swift’s homage to Clara Bow
Business|Economy|US

Black economic boycotts of the civil rights era still offer lessons on how to achieve a just society

By putting financial pressure on white businesses – often in a highly organized way – Black civil rights leaders achieved social change.

Black economic boycotts of the civil rights era still offer lessons on how to achieve a just society
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Colorado is home to the longest-running gay rodeo in the world

This year is the 41st anniversary of Colorado’s Rocky Mountain Regional Rodeo, continuing its legacy despite anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments in the state.

Colorado is home to the longest-running gay rodeo in the world
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Why I turned the ‘Red Dead Redemption II’ video game into a history class on America’s violent past

A history professor recounts how being indoors during the pandemic led him to rediscover his fondness for video games – and to bring it into the classroom as well.

Why I turned the ‘Red Dead Redemption II’ video game into a history class on America’s violent past
Election|Fashion and Beauty

Kamala’s kicks, Tim’s lids, and the red ties that bind Trump and Vance – what’s behind the fashion choices of each candidate

Clothing and makeup are silent, powerful ways for candidates to tell the American public who they are – and how they’ll lead.

Kamala’s kicks, Tim’s lids, and the red ties that bind Trump and Vance – what’s behind the fashion choices of each candidate
Opinion|Political

What is a communist, and what do communists believe?

Communism, Marxism and socialism are all different economic and political ideas. As concepts, they all seek to move toward greater economic equality and public participation in democracy.

What is a communist, and what do communists believe?
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

The Wanamaker organ has been a treasured piece of Philly history for over 100 years − a historian explains its illustrious past and uncertain future after Macy’s closes

Macy’s announced it is closing its store in downtown Philadelphia. What’s next for the 120-year-old instrument once touted as ‘the greatest organ in the world’?

The Wanamaker organ has been a treasured piece of Philly history for over 100 years − a historian explains its illustrious past and uncertain future after Macy’s closes

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