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Why Trump’s rage defies historical and literary comparisons, according to a classics expert
The Greek divinity Nemesis, rarely depicted in art, has no place in the Olympian pantheon…
Category: Arts
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I’m a sports psychologist and diehard Eagles fan
The Super Bowl is one of the world’s most significant single-day sporting events. It attracts…
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Rare portraits reveal the humanity of the slaves who revolted on the Amistad
On the night of July 1, 1839, 53 enslaved Africans revolted aboard the slaving schooner…
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The Black librarian who rewrote the rules of power, gender and passing as white
“Just Because I am a Librarian doesn’t mean I have to dress like one.” With…
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How hip-hop and house revolutionized music and culture
There was a time when artists representing two of America’s biggest homegrown musical genres wouldn’t…
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Why Trump’s meme coin is a cash grab
Three days before his presidential inauguration, Donald Trump launched a meme coin, a type of…
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‘We painted our fear, hope and dreams’ − examining the art and artists of Guantánamo Bay
When Moath al-Alwi left Guantánamo Bay for resettlement in Oman, accompanying him on his journey…
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A federal policy expert weighs in on Trump’s efforts to stifle gender-affirming care for Americans under 19
Amid a flurry of executive orders affecting transgender Americans, the Trump administration ordered restrictions on…
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College course teaches Philly students to appreciate beer − whether they’re tailgating or fine dining
Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching.…
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Seizure of Sally Mann’s photographs in Texas revives old debates about obscenity and freedom of expression
Four photographs by celebrated artist Sally Mann were recently removed from the walls of an…