History
The probablility that Eartha Kitt had sex with Paul Newman and James Dean at the same time is not zero. Rejoice.
History
A quick primer on the cultural meaning of flowers.
Beauty
Siobhan Phillips on the making and marketing of gin, women distillers, and historical anxieties regarding women and alcohol.
Meta
This week was the full feelings buffet. Remember, you can always come back for more: Celeste Ng called How to Make Yogurt in Manila by Grace Talusan ‘beautiful and moving’ (on the Twitter machine) so you don’t have to take our word for its awesomeness. “Things That Are Meant To Make You Feel Safe And …
History
Karl Marx, teenage dirtbag.
Feminism
Hannah Notess on some of the less-inspiring hymns of the temperance movement.
History
This is exactly what you think it is.
History
Headlines from old newspapers.
History
Louis XIV: Bourbon, Sun King, dirtbag.
History
The Less Magic Kingdom's AP history class learns about King Agnarr of Arendelle and the rise and reign of his famous daughter, Elsa the Philosopher Queen.
History
Dolen Perkins-Valdez on her visit to the Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond, Virginia.
History
Ida B. Wells, diehard subber.
Family
Mary J. Breen on the old photos she loves but doesn't know what to do with.
History
We sit down with @AfAmHistFail, an anonymous plantation docent who shares the teaching ups and racist downs of her job.
History
NOT JUST PEANUTS.