The use of vulnerable humans in medical experiments during World War II led to the creation of a code of ethics and standards that continues to be loosely enforced.
Category Archives: The Modern World
The Many Ethical Implications of Emerging Technologies
Philosopher and scientist Nayef Al-Rodhan acknowledges ethical questions raised by emerging technologies, and he argues that we must welcome innovation while maintaining a commitment to human rights and inclusiveness.
Robert Frost Biography
An acclaimed American poet, Robert Frost didn’t have any of his work published until after he was 40 years old. He went on to receive much recognition and many awards, including four Pulitzer Prizes.
Vietnam War Protests
Read about how the movement to protest the Vietnam War grew throughout the 1960s.
Aaron Douglas’s Magisterial Aspects of Negro Life
This text provides an overview of Harlem Renaissance painter Aaron Douglas. Click the images on the left to view some of his work in more detail and watch the video at the bottom for more background.
Mass Exodus From the Plains
During the Great Depression, the Dust Bowl led millions of people from the Plains states to move to California. Read about the migration and click some of the links in the menu on the left for other biographies, articles, and photo galleries that describe the time period.
Technobiophilia: Can we get all the nature we need in digital form?
Digital expert Sue Thomas explains that humans have a genetic attraction to the natural world, but argues that digital representations of nature may satisfy our needs.
Tinker v. Des Moines (393 U.S. 503, 1969)
Read this brief history of the Tinker v. Des Moines ICSD case, in which the Supreme Court ruled that students have the right to protected free speech under the First Amendment.
Modernism
Read about the history of modernism in literature.
Arthur Miller Biography
Read about the life of Arthur Miller, who used his dealings with the House of Un-American Activities Committee as inspiration for The Crucible.
World War II: The Fall of Nazi Germany
Explore World War II through 45 photographs taken during the last few months of the war in Europe.
Gordon Parks exhibit offers intimate glimpse into segregation-era life for African Americans
In 1950, just before the Civil Rights movement, Gordon Parks took a series of photographs of Fort Scott, Kansas, his hometown, for Life magazine. Now on display in an exhibit at Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts, art lecturer Toni Pepe Den reviews the images.
The Football Genius of F. Scott Fitzgerald
Read about F. Scott Fitzgerald’s passion for Princeton football and how he may have influenced the game through his friendship with Fritz Crisler, the school’s head coach.
Kent State Incident
Learn about the deadly response to a college protest against the Vietnam War.
The Road Back: Frost’s Letters Could Soften a Battered Image
Harvard University and Robert Frost’s estate have partnered to release letters from the poet. These letters show a more balanced, generous person than has previously been portrayed to the public.
Is the Internet Hurting Children?
There is no doubt that the Internet and social media have become an essential part of every child’s life, but is that a good thing? Consider two very different perspectives on the influences of these technological advances on children.