Culture & Society

A War of Words

Source: The New York Times

Dartmouth College professor Colleen Glenney Boggs discusses the impact of literature on the Civil War.

Pont des Arts love locks removed after Parisians lose affection for eyesore

Source: The Guardian

Paris may be popularly considered the City of Love, but its residents have had enough of one expression of it: Tons of padlocks attached to bridges over the Seine River symbolizing romantic commitment have become an ugly safety hazard.

Three Clergymen, Three Faiths, One Relationship

Source: The New York Times

Religious differences don’t have to be either glossed over or insurmountable, as three “interfaith amigos” demonstrate in discussions across the country.

Saudi Arabia elects up to 17 female councilors in historic election

Source: The Guardian

Women in Saudi Arabia must be accompanied by a male chaperone anytime they leave the house and must be covered from head to toe; however, they recently gained the right to vote and run for municipal council seats. Read about this small step toward liberty.

‘This is a civil rights movement that needs to have its due’: 25 years after the ADA

Source: St. Louis Public Radio

The Americans with Disabilities Act helped remove many obstacles, but as with any civil rights movement, there’s still a lot of progress to be made.

The Fairy Tales That Predate Christianity

Source: The Atlantic

Could the tale of Little Red Riding Hood be more than 2,000 years old? Find out about its evolution and the 58 different versions related to this familiar tale.

Egypt’s Oldest Known Art Identified, Is 15,000 Years Old

Source: National Geographic News

Thousands of years ago, rock paintings and etchings were the way to make your voice heard. This article proves the message is still being heard today.