A Fifth-Century Woman Comes to Life Through Her Poetry: Meet Eudocia
A new book examines the writings of fifth-century poet Aelia Eudocia, whose work blended Christian and classical texts. Read more ›
She Loves TV So Much She Wrote a Book About It
Let the intelligentsia scoff: A new book offers an unapologetic ode to TV from a fan who grew up watching hours of it every day. Read more ›
Why Voter Turnout Started Dropping Way Back in 1896
New research seeks to explain why voter turnout began to plummet starting in 1896. New voter registration rules were part of the problem. Read more ›
Feathers on a Burnt-Out Hearse: Black Grief and Nari Ward’s ‘Peace Keeper’
A new exhibition at the New Museum includes artist Nari Ward's "Peace Keeper," a burned-out hearse with feathers that signifies "incomplete mourning." Read more ›
Smokin’ Joe Frazier and His Epic Rivalry with Muhammad Ali
A new biography portrays legendary boxer Joe Frazier as a complicated man who was perhaps unfairly defined by his rivalry with Muhammad Ali. Read more ›
Tuition Revenue Influences Whether Colleges Are Remote or In Person
A study found that the percentage of revenue a college gets from tuition is the biggest factor in predicting whether its classes are mostly remote or mostly in person. Read more ›
Creating a Gold Standard for Emergency Prep at Home
Researchers have created what they hope will become a "gold standard" tool to evaluate household emergency preparedness. Read more ›
The Eyes of a Woman Who Was Enslaved Mark This Memorial
A new memorial at the University of Virginia that honors enslaved laborers has won a design award. Read more ›
Why Did Chinese Americans Leave the U.S. in the Early 20th Century?
Nearly half of all U.S.-born Chinese Americans moved to China in the first few decades of the 20th century. Professor Charlotte Brooks (Baruch College) tells their story. Read more ›