Since the United States gained its independence, the American political landscape has been dominated by two major political parties—first Whigs and Democrats, and over the last century or so, Democrat
According to legend, on December 8, 1531, the Virgin Mary appeared to the newly Christianized Juan Diego on the Mexican hill of Tepeyacac. As proof of her divine visit, she miraculously imprinted her
In the early days of television, suburban families welcomed TV into their homes as an electronic babysitter that would also teach their children about the world. Children’s programming soon came to pl
? Cyprus. 1979. One island, divided by the notorious Green Line. Greeks on one side, Turks on the other. To cross the Green Line means death and 342 men have found that out. John Reid, who grew up i
Written by and for baseball fans (or those trying to live with one), this collection of essays joins a perennial conversation all fans have—"Why do we love baseball?” Thirty contributors share persona
Detective McNulty applies bite marks to a deceased man’s body with a set of dentures in The Wire, illustrating how officialdom deals in falsehood. Dr. Strangelove lovingly describes the "doomsday mach
This third comprehensive chronology of international terrorist attacks covers 2016, during which the Islamic State suffered several battlefield reversals yet continued its operations as the most activ
Mixed martial arts or MMA is widely regarded as the fastest growing sport. Events fill stadiums around the world and draw vast television audiences, earning strong revenue through pay-per-view at a ti
As the automotive world looks towards a future of electric vehicles, driverless technology and anonymous styling, what can be learned from the individuals who resist these trends and cling to their lo
Political corruption is easy to define—the use of public office for private gain—but it isn't so readily seen because politicians cover their tracks so well. Four of America’s most corrupt mayors an
Created around the world and available only on the web, internet "television" series are independently produced, mostly low budget shows that often feature talented but unknown performers. Typically f
Since the 1960s, argues Brigg (English, U. of Guelph, Canada), mainstream novelists have been incorporating concepts of both "hard" and "soft" science into their works, while science fiction writers h
Walpole (1961-2015) does not recount the story of the lost expedition, but places the relics from the voyage in the context of material culture, and offers a different perspective on the cultural
As the British Empire waned, interest rose in English folk songs and dance, influencing art music and creating a renaissance of sorts after a period of stagnation during the England’s industrial revol
