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Breaking Barriers: 10 Of The Greatest Female Athletes

Researching champions of women’s athletics on the internet is an exercise in patience. Scores of women will be touted as the “sexiest”, “hottest” or the “most popular” athletes, but when it comes to records of pure, physical accomplishments, such names prove rather difficult to find. Despite what a quick Googling...

By Erin Kelly • Dec 1, 2014

Breaking Barriers: 10 Of The Greatest Female Athletes

Researching champions of women’s athletics on the internet is an exercise in patience. Scores of women will be touted as the “sexiest”, “hottest” or the “most popular” athletes, but when it comes to records of pure, physical accomplishments, such names prove rather difficult to find. Despite what a quick Googling...

By Erin Kelly • December 1, 2014

7 Signature Shots Of Famous Directors

Auteur theory makes the contentious case that a film’s creative vision and complexity can be credited to the director. Since such a theory implies that actors and other crew members working on the film are of little consequence, the theory remains hotly debated and criticized. However, as these seven signature...

By Erin Kelly • Nov 30, 2014

7 Signature Shots Of Famous Directors

Auteur theory makes the contentious case that a film’s creative vision and complexity can be credited to the director. Since such a theory implies that actors and other crew members working on the film are of little consequence, the theory remains hotly debated and criticized. However, as these seven signature...

By Erin Kelly • November 30, 2014

Violence And Separation: Life On The US-Mexico Border

The US-Mexico border has become an object of huge political debate. Getting past the rhetoric, here's what it actually looks like.

By Erin Kelly • Nov 27, 2014

Violence And Separation: Life On The US-Mexico Border

The US-Mexico border has become an object of huge political debate. Getting past the rhetoric, here's what it actually looks like.

By Erin Kelly • November 27, 2014

Vintage Hollywood In 48 Photos

These incredible photographs of vintage Hollywood present us a vision of life at the height of the American cultural empire.

By Leah Silverman • Nov 26, 2014

Vintage Hollywood In 48 Photos

These incredible photographs of vintage Hollywood present us a vision of life at the height of the American cultural empire.

By Leah Silverman • November 26, 2014

Turkmenistan, The North Korea You Don’t Know About

Everyone seems to agree: the regime in Turkmenistan is rotten. According to Human Rights Watch, the Central Asian nation’s 5 million citizens live in one of “the world’s most repressive countries.” Reporters Without Borders ranks the country as the third most repressive place for journalism, only behind Eritrea and North...

By John Schellhase • Nov 25, 2014

Turkmenistan, The North Korea You Don’t Know About

Everyone seems to agree: the regime in Turkmenistan is rotten. According to Human Rights Watch, the Central Asian nation’s 5 million citizens live in one of “the world’s most repressive countries.” Reporters Without Borders ranks the country as the third most repressive place for journalism, only behind Eritrea and North...

By John Schellhase • November 25, 2014

The Real Downton Abbey

The popular TV show tends to gloss over women's "monthlies" and the pains of wearing a corset. We bring you the real Downton Abbey.

By Abby Norman • Nov 22, 2014

The Real Downton Abbey

The popular TV show tends to gloss over women's "monthlies" and the pains of wearing a corset. We bring you the real Downton Abbey.

By Abby Norman • November 22, 2014

Lammily, Barbie And The Doll’s Surprisingly Progressive History

In an attempt to make Barbie more realistic, a graphic designer has made Lammily, the average Barbie. The problem? Barbie was never meant to be average.

By Abby Norman • Nov 21, 2014

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Lammily, Barbie And The Doll’s Surprisingly Progressive History

In an attempt to make Barbie more realistic, a graphic designer has made Lammily, the average Barbie. The problem? Barbie was never meant to be average.

By Abby Norman • November 21, 2014

A Startling Glimpse Into The US–Native American Assimilation Policy

The US-Indian Assimilation Policy was a final attempt by "Americans" to lay indigenous culture to rest -- and it had disastrous effects.

By Susan Sims • Nov 20, 2014

A Startling Glimpse Into The US–Native American Assimilation Policy

The US-Indian Assimilation Policy was a final attempt by "Americans" to lay indigenous culture to rest -- and it had disastrous effects.

By Susan Sims • November 20, 2014

Bruno Walpoth, A Real-Life Geppetto

Using rigid wood and his imagination, Bruno Walpoth creates sculptures that are as technically immaculate as they are visually stunning.

By Erin Kelly • Nov 20, 2014

Bruno Walpoth, A Real-Life Geppetto

Using rigid wood and his imagination, Bruno Walpoth creates sculptures that are as technically immaculate as they are visually stunning.

By Erin Kelly • November 20, 2014

4 Perspectives On Jesus That Might Surprise You

If you’re a follower of Jesus’ teachings, or if you’re one of the literally billions of people who doesn’t so much follow as much as admire from a distance while still sinning all the time, you probably have a clear idea of who we’re talking about. Mellow hippie. Long, forgiving...

By Richard Stockton • Nov 16, 2014

4 Perspectives On Jesus That Might Surprise You

If you’re a follower of Jesus’ teachings, or if you’re one of the literally billions of people who doesn’t so much follow as much as admire from a distance while still sinning all the time, you probably have a clear idea of who we’re talking about. Mellow hippie. Long, forgiving...

By Richard Stockton • November 16, 2014