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Sometimes Weird, Sometimes Wild, Always Irish: St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations

The once staunchly religious holiday to celebrate Saint Patrick, Ireland’s most recognizable patron saint, has transformed into a day of shameless binge drinking and belligerence–especially in the United States, where upwards of 30 million people report having Irish heritage. While Saint Patrick exemplified leadership in a time of transition, decadent...

By Erin Kelly Mar 16, 2015

Sometimes Weird, Sometimes Wild, Always Irish: St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations

The once staunchly religious holiday to celebrate Saint Patrick, Ireland’s most recognizable patron saint, has transformed into a day of shameless binge drinking and belligerence–especially in the United States, where upwards of 30 million people report having Irish heritage. While Saint Patrick exemplified leadership in a time of transition, decadent...

By Erin Kelly March 16, 2015
Alice Clement 1913
Alice Clement 1913

Alice Clement: The Little-Known Story Of The Female Sherlock Holmes

Turn of the century reporters summed Alice Clement up as “furs, heels and jujitsu.” Appointed on August 5th, 1913, Clement was the only woman in the class of almost 100 new police detectives and would remain so for many years after. Clement’s appearance was often the focus of the day’s...

By Abby Norman Mar 12, 2015

Alice Clement: The Little-Known Story Of The Female Sherlock Holmes

Turn of the century reporters summed Alice Clement up as “furs, heels and jujitsu.” Appointed on August 5th, 1913, Clement was the only woman in the class of almost 100 new police detectives and would remain so for many years after. Clement’s appearance was often the focus of the day’s...

By Abby Norman March 12, 2015

What Is Received Pronunciation And How Did It Become The Standard Accent Of The UK?

Only a fraction of people speak with the received pronunciation accent, and yet it is considered to be the authoritative British accent. What gives?

By Abby Norman Mar 5, 2015

What Is Received Pronunciation And How Did It Become The Standard Accent Of The UK?

Only a fraction of people speak with the received pronunciation accent, and yet it is considered to be the authoritative British accent. What gives?

By Abby Norman March 5, 2015
Drag Profile Catsuit
Drag Profile Catsuit

Inside The Colorful World Of Drag

In any society, peculiar institutions tend to grow up that only have relevance—or make any sense at all—within the context of that society. The unique subculture of Drag, for example, came out of the sexual revolution of the 1960s and ’70s, and it developed so rapidly into its own little...

By Richard Stockton Mar 3, 2015

Inside The Colorful World Of Drag

In any society, peculiar institutions tend to grow up that only have relevance—or make any sense at all—within the context of that society. The unique subculture of Drag, for example, came out of the sexual revolution of the 1960s and ’70s, and it developed so rapidly into its own little...

By Richard Stockton March 3, 2015
coolest cinemas orinda screen california
coolest cinemas orinda screen california

Cinephiles, Rejoice: Here Are The 10 Coolest Cinemas In The World

Sometimes, going to the theater is less about the show and more about the atmosphere. Luxurious seating, gorgeous colors, historical memorabilia and novelty all play a part in the cinematic experience. Regardless of what you’re seeing, any entertainment gets a boost in value when your surroundings are as intriguing (sometimes...

By Erin Kelly Mar 2, 2015

Cinephiles, Rejoice: Here Are The 10 Coolest Cinemas In The World

Sometimes, going to the theater is less about the show and more about the atmosphere. Luxurious seating, gorgeous colors, historical memorabilia and novelty all play a part in the cinematic experience. Regardless of what you’re seeing, any entertainment gets a boost in value when your surroundings are as intriguing (sometimes...

By Erin Kelly March 2, 2015
Menstruation History Mary
Menstruation History Mary

Let It Bleed: A People’s History Of Menstruation

It’s just about impossible to imagine how people from the past would have coped with some of today’s most prominent medical issues. What would the Ancient Egyptians have made of attention-deficit disorder, for example? How would the Vikings have coped with clinical depression? Were there obsessive-compulsives with Tourette’s syndrome among...

By Richard Stockton Mar 1, 2015

Let It Bleed: A People’s History Of Menstruation

It’s just about impossible to imagine how people from the past would have coped with some of today’s most prominent medical issues. What would the Ancient Egyptians have made of attention-deficit disorder, for example? How would the Vikings have coped with clinical depression? Were there obsessive-compulsives with Tourette’s syndrome among...

By Richard Stockton March 1, 2015
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