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Shakespeare didn’t ‘lol,’ but he did ‘ha, ha, he.’
Transgender is a relatively new word. So when an academic seeks to create a transgender historical archive, complications abound.
Facebook earned $3.6 billion in ad revenue last year. According to recent research, for advertisers this might not be money well-spent.
László Moholy-Nagy used industrial plastics in his paintings. But for decades, the type of plastic had been misidentified.
The stakes are high for news outlets to raise revenue. Do paywalls have a future?
How do those who watch low-brow television shows rationalize their behavior? We found out.
Before being crowned the “King of the Blues,” a young Riley King honed his on-stage persona and made crucial contacts as a radio DJ.
The use of logos is a relatively recent development in American campaigns. Now, they’re more important than ever before.
The most simple form of adornment – a single piece of cloth – can be a signifier of status and wealth.
When bands “return to their roots,” is it a genuine search, or a way to court critics and sell records?
With air travel no longer possessing the romantic allure it once did, the structure is slated to become a hotel.
With teams providing less and less access to journalists, Simmons always prioritized the interests of the common fan.
In subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways, our language reflects societal attitudes.
It’s one thing if you’re a stay-at-home mom. But why aren’t working dads equally sharing household duties with working moms?
If you’ve seen recent films like Woman in Gold and Monument Men, you’d think Americans are at the forefront of returning Nazi-looted art. They’re not.
Songs no longer relay party platforms. Instead, they’re used to promote “celebrity” candidates.
It’s important not to conflate and confuse Cobain’s varying personas.
A perfect storm of personalities, demand and money has created unprecedented hype. How should the media respond?
A new exhibit at the Detroit Institute of Arts highlights a controversial mural commissioned during a period fraught with social unrest.
Centuries before the internet, Shakespeare became a global phenomenon.
An elaborate and lengthy selection process is in danger of being co-opted by the Chinese government.
Unlike most images and text that appear public spaces, this graffiti is intended for the eyes of the same sex.
The myth has been debunked time and time again.
The intense spotlight on one female baseball star might lead some to believe that she’s the first and only one. She’s not.