For 13 years Robert Peckham was a Professor of History at the University of Hong Kong, as well as the MB Lee Endowed Professor in the Humanities and Medicine. Today he is based in New York City, where ...

Trying to understand human behavior (a basic feature of our species, shaped by natural selection) without understanding evolutionary principles would be like trying to understand the details of a car ...

Writing about the past is influenced not just by the data but also by the cultural frameworks and cognitive inclinations of ...

In a world where we seem to have less and less in common with our neighbors, it’s crucial to focus on what we share. So, here’s an easy one: We’re all human. But wait — what does that mean? Beyond the ...

As educators we are well aware of the many delays in bringing theory to practice. Whether it is through delayed pedagogical recommendations in adjusting campus learning spaces, conceptual challenges ...