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November 25, 2019
In a NOTCHES article, Jen Grove reflects upon the 2014 “Intimate Worlds: Exploring Sexuality through the Wellcome Collection” exhibit put together by her and her colleagues.
November 24, 2019
Allison Francis of History Navigator explores the life of Christine de Pizan, a 15th century feminist in Europe.
November 23, 2019
In a NOTCHES article, Tim Wingard details the role of animal sexuality in the fight for LGBTQ rights.
November 23, 2019
Let’s face it: even if your heart flutters at the sight of an eggplant emoji, there’s no denying that texting has impacted the art of swooning.
November 20, 2019
Streaming services killed the radio star, in our minds and in our car – or did they? Is radio broadcasting actually dead? Is it more of a… “one foot in the grave” sorta-thing?
November 18, 2019
Sibyl’s Scribbles takes us back in time with her poem, “An Invitation from the Forgotten.”
November 16, 2019
@PhillyDoorways delights us with the unique, historic homes spotted in Philadelphia, Pa and captured by their Google Pixel.
November 16, 2019
William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania, championed for liberty of conscience – or “religious freedom” – during an era of bitter religious conflicts that led to persecution throughout Europe.
Using his tolerant Quaker ideologies to form the basis of Pennsylvania’s government, Penn’s colony quickly became a melting pot of ethnicities and religious identities where settlers could seek refugee to embrace their beliefs.
Today, Pennsylvania remains a melting pot rich in culture, identity, and history.
November 15, 2019
A piercing blue gaze meets yours from the beads of a bracelet, pendant of a necklace, or key chain danging from a waist.
This symbol, the “evil eye,” can be traced back to 5,000-year-old Mesopotamian tablets and continues to prevail in modern fashion, according to a 2017 Indian Journal of Scientific Research study.
Today, many cultures still use it as a form of protection from envy – why? How did a blue eye translate into a protective symbol against a timeless, universal superstition about envy?
November 7, 2019
From the Berlin Wall to the state of press freedom around the globe today, the Newsuem has stressed the importance of the First Amendment for over 11 years.
Before the Newsuem closes their doors permanently on Dec. 31, we had the opportunity to visit the six-story establishment in Washington D.C. on Nov. 2.