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Considering History: 10 Events That Shaped the First Quarter of the 21st Century
American Studies Professor Ben Railton reminds us of historical events that offer context for ten of the most significant political, social, and cultural developments of the last two and a half decades.
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Vintage Ads: New Year’s Resolutions
Why cheat yourself when you can treat yourself? These mid-century ads put an acquisitive spin on New Year’s resolutions.
Our Better Nature: The Unboring Subject of Boredom
Being bored isn’t a bad thing, for people – most of the time, we can do something about it. Animals, on the other hand, are a different story.
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“Rosie the Riveter” has become synonymous with women’s work during World War II, but Rosie wasn’t the only mascot for the women’s war effort.
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Once a crime, the witch became a mirror for American fears and desires.
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Women’s Work: The Young Women Who Fought for School Integration
71 Years after Brown v. The Board of Education, what has — and hasn’t — changed?
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Women’s Work: Fighting to Serve — Black Nurses in World War II
Despite the military’s racial segregation policies, Black nurses made significant contributions at home and abroad during World War II.
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