Samhain will be particularly poignant this year for Wiccans who are members or veterans of the US military as they process the end of the 20-year war in Afghanistan.
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A scholar of African American studies explores how the former secretary of state, who died at 84, dealt with what WEB DuBois described as the ‘double-consciousness’ of being Black and American.
Americans are getting more comfortable with new forms of spirituality, but their views of atheists are still complicated.
Groups who share support for white supremacy say they are planning to return to the nation’s capital for a demonstration to support those arrested for their roles in the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Art is a risky investment, with estimated long-run returns, on average, below stocks. But investing in artworks may provide diversification to an investment portfolio, as well as enjoyment.
Ancient Athenians and Romans also let shared mass tragedies propel justifications for going to war – even when it wasn’t clear what that violence would solve.
Interest in Wicca and witchcraft appears to be increasing, but what exactly is Wicca in the first place?
People wanted to use photography not only to document the aftermath of war and violence, but also to actively support peace.
When forester Benton MacKaye proposed building an Appalachian Trail 100 years ago, he was really thinking about preserving a larger region as a haven from industrial life.
A scholar of ancient Greek literature explains what the Olympics of modern day have in common with the 776 B.C. games at Olympia.
Olympic surfers are coming from around the world to compete in surfing’s Olympic debut. But where will the waves come from?
Most religions have periods of rest incorporated into their practice. Medical science has affirmed that short periods of contemplation can have benefits for one’s physical and mental health.
The sketchy history of international efforts to control bioweapons suggests that nations will resist cooperative monitoring of gene hacking for medical research.
Ebrahim Raisi was declared the winner of Iran’s June 18 presidential election, which critics called rigged after his top opponents were disqualified.
On Father’s Day, a scholar of ancient Greek poetry explains how he came to understand the father-son relationship and his journey of loss and yearning through reading the epics.
The American Jewish community is changing as it becomes increasingly diverse and politically polarized.
The rituals of ancient Greece – especially public performances of tragic plays – have remarkable resonance with the current moment.
A scholar of Greek literature writes why we need to turn to the past to understand the present – and the lessons that Homer’s hero, Odysseus, holds for us.
The genius of the Paris climate agreement was getting major oil producing countries to agree to a target, but they still have widely different views of energy’s future.
Texas and many other states have eased all or most coronavirus restrictions such as mask-wearing. A cost-benefit analysis suggests reversing those moves for just a short period could make a big difference.
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Professor of Management and Economics, Brandeis University
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Research Manager, Chaplaincy Innovation Lab, Brandeis University
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Associate Professor of Psychology, Brandeis University
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Associate Research Scientist, Maurice & Marilyn Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies, Brandeis University
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Affliated Scholar at the Women's Studies Research Center, Brandeis University
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Associate Professor of Jewish Education Research, Brandeis University
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Research Associate, Brandeis University
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Professor of Contemporary Jewish Studies and Social Policy, Brandeis University
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Henry J. Leir Professor of Practice in Economics of the Middle East, Brandeis University
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Assistant Professor of Sociology, Brandeis University
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Professor of Sociology, Brandeis University
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Professor of Sociology, Emerita, Brandeis University
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Professor of American Studies, Brandeis University
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Research Scientist, Brandeis University
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Assistant Professor of Politics, Brandeis University
