The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your ...

What do we mean by “individualism” in the American tradition? It is not separatist or atomistic, but rather freedom from having state actors running one’s ...

US President Donald Trump extended Diwali greetings to all Americans, highlighting the festival's significance as a reminder ...

More than 30 years ago, sociologist James Davison Hunter coined the term "culture wars." Since then, those wars have poisoned American politics. James Davison Hunter, professor of religion, culture ...

Princeton Professor Robert George emphasized that ideas about free speech from college campuses significantly impact broader ...

The Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture and Society received a $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education, according to an Ohio State press release Monday. The money will be used in ...

Sports have always been much more than a pastime for African Americans. They serve as a powerful vehicle for social change, empowerment, and community building, providing a platform to challenge ...

John Sassamon was involved in the lead-up to King Philip's War. Why did a Mass. town board unanimously reject a statue in his ...

In the relationship between humans and raccoons, the black-masked mammals have played many roles Samuel I. Zeveloff The raccoon has long held our fascination, admiration, and even our disdain. Perhaps ...

Set in the parking lot of the Artspace Hastings River Lofts, the gathering featured a traditional meal, sweet treats and a ...

At Nerdist, we feel fascinated by the figure of “The Witch.” We’ve written at length about how the witch often calls to a very queer audience, her position as an othered character who breaks norms and ...