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A new book of Edward Gorey’s drawings shows what’s lost when the artist’s sexuality is glossed over
A new book of Edward Gorey’s drawings shows what’s lost when the artist’s sexuality is glossed over A new book of Edward Gorey’s drawings, “From Ted to Tom: The Illustrated Envelopes of Edward Gorey”, has been published, but it fails to address Gorey’s queerness despite being a fitting celebration of his wit and talent. Gorey […]
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Video games teach students in this class how religion works in the modern world
Video games teach students in this class how religion works in the modern world Uncommon Courses from The Conversation U.S. highlights an unconventional approach to teaching “Religion and Gameworlds,” a course that explores how video games reflect and shape our understanding of religion in the modern world. The course uses popular video games, such as […]
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A portrait taken in North Philly in the 1980s reconnects poet with cherished memories of her own beloved father
A portrait taken in North Philly in the 1980s reconnects poet with cherished memories of her own beloved father Philadelphia anthropologist Kimmika Williams-Witherspoon reflects on her recent collaboration with photographer Joseph V. Labolito to create a poem inspired by one of his photographs from 1986. The photograph, which features two men and a little girl, […]
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‘The Eternal Queen of Asian Pop’ sings one last encore from beyond the grave
‘The Eternal Queen of Asian Pop’ sings one last encore from beyond the grave Teresa Teng, known as the “Eternal Queen of Asian Pop,” has a new song set to be released on June 25, 2025, after being discovered in a Tokyo warehouse. The song, titled “Love Songs Are Best in the Foggy Night,” is […]
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When Elvis and Ella were pressed onto X-rays – the subversive legacy of Soviet ‘bone music’
When Elvis and Ella were pressed onto X-rays – the subversive legacy of Soviet ‘bone music’ During World War II, Soviet censors banned Western music, but some enterprising individuals used X-ray film to create “bone music” or “ribs,” a homemade technology that allowed them to record and play back sound on conventional records. The use […]
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The hidden power of cultural exchanges in countering propaganda and fostering international goodwill
The hidden power of cultural exchanges in countering propaganda and fostering international goodwill Cutting funding for cultural exchanges could harm US reputation and national security, as these programs help build relationships and foster international goodwill. The US has a long history of using cultural diplomacy to promote its interests and counter propaganda, dating back to […]
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Guns in America: A liberal gun-owning sociologist offers 5 observations to understand America’s culture of firearms
Guns in America: A liberal gun-owning sociologist offers 5 observations to understand America’s culture of firearms Guns are normal: Approximately 86 million American adults own at least one firearm, making up 1 in 3 gun owners. Gun culture has evolved over time: From practical uses like hunting and defense to recreational activities like target shooting […]
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‘I were but little happy, if I could say how much’: Shakespeare’s insights on happiness have held up for more than 400 years
‘I were but little happy, if I could say how much’: Shakespeare’s insights on happiness have held up for more than 400 years Happiness has been studied for over 400 years, with Shakespeare’s insights still holding up today. The World Happiness Report measures happiness across 167 countries and highlights its connection to cultural forces that […]
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Pete Buttigieg makes his first foray into the podcast manosphere
Pete Buttigieg makes his first foray into the podcast manosphere Pete Buttigieg, former Secretary of Transportation and 2020 presidential candidate, appeared on the podcast Flagrant with Andrew Schultz to discuss current events and politics. Buttigieg criticized his Democratic colleagues for shirking podcasts like Flagrant, which has faced controversy over hosting racist content. Despite being invited […]
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With federal funding in question, artists can navigate a perilous future by looking to the past
With federal funding in question, artists can navigate a perilous future by looking to the past The US government’s funding for arts and culture is under threat, with President Donald Trump declaring a “Golden Age in Arts and Culture” while implementing policies that restrict federal arts funding. The Trump administration has forbidden federal arts funding […]
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