Culture

Cultural Superstitions and How Ancient Beliefs Shape Modern Behavior
Cultural Superstitions and How Ancient Beliefs Shape Modern Behavior

Superstitions have existed for centuries, passed down through cultures as a way to explain, protect, or influence the unknown.

By: Torin Fallow

Last Update: 08/04/2025

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How Social Media Amplifies Human Rights Movements
How Social Media Amplifies Human Rights Movements

Imagine a world where everyone’s voice has the ability to reach millions of people across the globe in just seconds.

By: Torin Fallow

Last Update: 07/25/2025

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Why Is the Gender Pay Gap Still a Thing?
Why Is the Gender Pay Gap Still a Thing?

The phrase “equal pay for equal work” sounds simple enough, right? Yet, here we are in 2025, still grappling with the reality of the gender pay gap.

By: Liora Remson

Last Update: 07/18/2025

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When Activism Becomes Aesthetic - The Pitfalls of Performative Allyship
When Activism Becomes Aesthetic - The Pitfalls of Performative Allyship

Over the past few years, activism has become a huge part of social media culture.

By: Liora Remson

Last Update: 06/17/2025

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Entertainment

Hollywood’s Best and Worst Attempts to Address Racial Representation
Hollywood’s Best and Worst Attempts to Address Racial Representation

Hollywood is the land of glitz, glamour, and big dreams. It creates stories that entertain, inspire, and often shape the cultural attitudes of society.

By: Caius Henley

Last Update: 08/02/2025

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What "Superman" Has to Say About the World We Live In
What "Superman" Has to Say About the World We Live In

Superman has always been more than just a superhero. From his origins as a Kryptonian orphan raised by farmers in Kansas, Superman has served as a metaphor for America’s ideals, struggles, and aspirations.

By: Caius Henley

Last Update: 07/31/2025

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True Crime Media Focused on Systemic Failures
True Crime Media Focused on Systemic Failures

True crime media has become a go-to source of entertainment for many. From gripping podcasts to binge-worthy documentaries and dramatized series, audiences are drawn to stories of crime, mystery, and justice.

By: Phoebe Darrow

Last Update: 07/15/2025

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Why Stand-Up Comedy Is Changing Taboo Conversations
Why Stand-Up Comedy Is Changing Taboo Conversations

Laughter has a way of breaking down barriers. Whether it’s a room full of strangers chuckling over a comedian’s sharp wit or a friend making you giggle after a tough day, humor has long been a unifier.

By: Phoebe Darrow

Last Update: 06/23/2025

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History

Food in Revolutions - Meals That Changed History
Food in Revolutions - Meals That Changed History

Throughout history, food has fueled revolutions, both metaphorically and literally. Food stands a symbol of survival, power, and inequality.

By: Gideon Wright

Last Update: 08/06/2025

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All the Ways the Space Race Changed U.S. Education and Technology
All the Ways the Space Race Changed U.S. Education and Technology

The Space Race was one of the most exciting and transformative periods in modern history.

By: Gideon Wright

Last Update: 07/24/2025

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Are We Still Feeling the Effects of the Reconstruction Period?
Are We Still Feeling the Effects of the Reconstruction Period?

The Reconstruction Period was one of the most pivotal yet turbulent times in American history.

By: Delia Strom

Last Update: 06/27/2025

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The Shakespeare Conspiracy: Was Sir Francis Bacon the Real Genius?
The Shakespeare Conspiracy: Was Sir Francis Bacon the Real Genius?

\When it comes to history's great mysteries, the works of William Shakespeare are often at the center of heated debates.

By: Gideon Wright

Last Update: 06/06/2025

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