November 23, 2019
Romance in the Digital Age
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.
Tag: history
November 18, 2019
An Invitation from the Forgotten by Sibyl’s Scribbles
Sibyl’s Scribbles takes us back in time with her poem, “An Invitation from the Forgotten.”
November 16, 2019
Through the Doors of History by @PhillyDoorways
@PhillyDoorways delights us with the unique, historic homes spotted in Philadelphia, Pa and captured by their Google Pixel.
November 16, 2019
William Penn: Paving the Way for an Equitable Pennsylvania
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
Evil Eye: The History and Cultural Significance
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
The Newsuem: A Last Glance Before The Doors Close Permanently
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.
October 22, 2019
What is Positive Psychology?
The field of psychology often hones in on understanding mental and behavioral disorders. Every time a new Diagnostic and Statistical Manual is released, psychologists and psychiatrists are tasked to familiarize themselves with an ever expanding list of disorders as well as updates to previously defined terms.
At the cusp of the 21st century, Martin Seligman, P.h.D. sought to change that by pursuing the field of positive psychology, says University of Penn.
July 13, 2019
Review: Weed the People: The Future of Legal Marijuana in America by Bruce Barcott
Bruce Barcott’s “Weed the People: The Future of Legal Marijuana in America” may just be one of the best cannabis books I have ever read – and I’m not just blowin’ smoke and flower out here.
May 28, 2019
The Burgundy Zine #5: Be Present – Culture
May 27, 2019
Philly Culture
Despite being at the epicenter of American history and bearing home to some of the most beautiful artwork in the country, the culture of Philadelphia remains the best kept secret in Pennsylvania – if not the entire nation.