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The fascinating story of sophistication in the United States, from the founding to the present.

American Sophistication by Ross Posnock is now available worldwide!

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American Sophistication: How the Casual Became Cool by Ross Posnock
November 1, 2026 at 8:02 AM
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The final part of the Halloween series looks at how Ireland, Japan, and the Philippines celebrate the spooky season. #HalloweenAroundTheWorld #GlobalTraditions #SpookySeason #HalloweenFacts #CulturalHistory
October 30, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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Part four of our Halloween series covers how families in Mexico and Sicily celebrate and honor their ancestors. #DayOfTheDead #DiaDeLosMuertos #FestaDeiMorti #HalloweenOrigins #CulturalHistory
October 29, 2026 at 9:31 PM
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Community voices unite as Pittsburgh Public Schools faces mounting pressure to reverse its decision to close Miller African Centered Academy, a cornerstone of local history and identity.

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Parents, alumni and educators urge Pittsburgh board to keep Miller African Centered Academy open
Dozens of parents, alumni, teachers and students told the Pittsburgh Public Schools board at a public hearing they oppose closing Miller African Centered Academy, calling the closure an erasure of history and demanding a public vote to reverse the decision.
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October 29, 2026 at 11:41 PM
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Florida is elevating its historical treasures to attract travelers, with a powerful docuseries and events like the Columbus statue dedication leading the charge.

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VISIT Florida says statue dedication supports heritage tourism
Brian Griffin, president and CEO of VISIT Florida, said the Columbus statue and America 250 programming help showcase destinations with historical significance and support the state's tourism marketing efforts.
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October 20, 2026 at 6:21 PM
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Raleigh is reviving the rich history of the 4th Ward with a new entertainment district designation, aiming to honor its vibrant past and enhance the visitor experience.

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Raleigh podcast spotlights new 4th Ward Entertainment District designation
The City of Raleigh’s podcast says the city gave the area a special designation this summer to honor the 4th Ward’s Black cultural history; the convention center’s executive director says the name will help visitors and locals recognize the area’s legacy.
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October 16, 2026 at 5:13 PM
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On 28 October 2026, Prof, Simone Lässig will give the Lehmann Memorial Lecture: 'German Cities, Jewish Spaces: Representation, Belonging, and Cultural Change (1830s-1860s)'.

Join us online or in person at 5pm on October 28th! us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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October 14, 2026 at 1:17 PM
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Review alert! ✍️ ‘Gender and the Race for Space' by Erinn McComb has been reviewed in the journal ‘Technology and Culture’ by Eszter D. Kovács. Find out more ➡️ tinyurl.com/7wtuk4wu #AnthemPress #DelMarCollege #CulturalHistory #TechnologyAndGender @projectmuse.bsky.social #EszterKovács
October 14, 2026 at 12:40 PM
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How British artistry rewrote the American playlist 🇬🇧🇺🇸

From the Stones to Harry Styles & Dua Lipa, explore 5 waves of disruptive transatlantic music history.

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The Transatlantic Sound: How British Artistry Rewrote the American Playlist
There is a distinct, electrical current that moves through the history of modern music, and for decades, its epicenter has consistently crossed the Atlantic. It starts with the sharp, rhythmic crackle...
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October 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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It's publication day! Congratulations to #MikeJay and @yalepress.bsky.social on another amazing book. #science #technology #culturalhistory
Wireheads: An Unnatural History of Technology in the Brain
The story of the mavericks and scientists, crackpots and artistic visionaries who imagined a future where machines fuse with our mindsAs humanity and technology become ever more tightly interwoven, Wi...
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October 13, 2026 at 9:37 AM
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🎭🇺🇸 Explore the ideas, traditions & movements that shaped American life! This week’s #America250 Sale features Cultural History. 🔥 50% OFF using code: 24USA250C22 at kansaspress.ku.edu/americas-250

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October 12, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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#HandprintsToAIArt #NoMiddlemanArtGallery #ArtHistory #ByzantineArt #HistoryOfArt #ChristianArt #OrthodoxArt #ByzantineEmpire #HagiaSophia #Icons #Mosaics #MedievalArt #VisualArts #ArtEducation #CulturalHistory
Handprints To AI Art Series | Byzantine Art: When an Empire Turned Images into Sacred Windows
Gold did not simply decorate Byzantine art—it transformed it. Covering walls, domes, and icons with shimmering mosaics, Byzantine artists sought to dissolve the boundary between the earthly and the…
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October 11, 2026 at 7:22 AM
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Does Anyone Want Sears (Willis) Tower?
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October 9, 2026 at 2:13 PM
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Photography Beyond The Lens When Photography Turned Native Americans Into Images
We are proud to introduce Photography Beyond The Lens, our new reader-supported exploration of the connections between photography and the human experience — behaviour, psychology, society, history…
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October 9, 2026 at 1:36 PM
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#Photography #PhotographyAndMemory #PhotographicMemory #VisualMemory #FamilyPhotography #FamilyHistory #DocumentaryPhotography #PhotographyHistory #VisualStorytelling #PhotographyAndEmotion #PhotographyPsychology #CulturalHistory #ArtHistory
Photography Beyond The Lens The Photographs We Remember Long After We Forget The Moment
We are proud to introduce Photography Beyond The Lens, our new reader-supported exploration of the connections between photography and the human experience — behaviour, psychology, society, history…
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October 8, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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#PhotographyHistory #EroticPhotography #PornographyHistory #PhotographyAndSexuality #Daguerreotype #19thCenturyPhotography #VictorianHistory #NudePhotography #PhotographyAndCulture #VisualHistory #ArtHistory #PhotographyAndCensorship #CulturalHistory
Photography Beyond The Lens When Photography Discovered PornographyThe Birth of Photographic Erotica
We are proud to introduce Photography Beyond The Lens, our new reader-supported exploration of the connections between photography and the human experience — behaviour, psychology, society, history…
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October 8, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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‘Trauma Is Not Entertainment to Me’: Creator Sierra Nicole Calls for More Black Fantasy and Horror Stories Rooted in Cultural History: Digital creator Sierra Nicole is urging filmmakers and storytellers to move beyond… #BlackStories #FantasyFilm #HorrorStories #CulturalHistory #RepresentationMatters
‘Trauma Is Not Entertainment to Me’: Creator Sierra Nicole Calls for More Black Fantasy and Horror Stories Rooted in Cultural History
Digital creator Sierra Nicole is urging filmmakers and storytellers to move beyond repeatedly depicting Black suffering, arguing that Black American and West… The post ‘Trauma Is Not Entertainment to Me’: Creator Sierra Nicole Calls for More Black Fantasy and Horror Stories Rooted in Cultural History appeared first on Shine My Crown.
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October 4, 2026 at 1:37 PM
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There's an argument to be made for Rodney Mullen, a skateboard visionary, and skating videos as important and influential works of art themselves. Watch the video to see if you agree!

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October 1, 2026 at 5:22 PM
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Handprints To AI Art Series – The First Civilizations | When Art Found a Purpose
The first artists painted to survive, remember, and believe. Then everything changed. As villages became cities and civilizations emerged, art took on new responsibilities. It no longer belonged on…
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September 29, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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The Failing School Where Nikole Hannah-Jones Sent Her Daughter Used The 1619 Project 😆😆😆

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Failing School Hannah-Jones Sent Her Kid To Used 1619 Project
The failing school race-grifter Nikole Hannah-Jones sent her child to used Hannah-Jones's ahistorical 1619 Project as part of its curriculum.
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September 26, 2026 at 2:42 PM
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Josephine Baker turned performance into freedom, glamour into defiance, and her own image into cultural history. Discover the extraordinary life and legacy of an icon who refused to be contained.
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Josephine Baker and the Fetishized Body: Race, Costume, Desire, and the Making of a Modern Icon
Few performers embody the contradictions of twentieth-century visual culture as completely as Josephine Baker. When the American dancer arrived in Paris in 1925, she entered a city fascinated by jazz,...
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September 21, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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Josephine Baker turned performance into freedom, glamour into defiance, and her own image into cultural history. Discover the extraordinary life and legacy of an icon who refused to be contained.
www.atomique.club/post/josephi...
#JosephineBaker
#CulturalHistory
#CabaretCulture
#AtomiqueFetish
Josephine Baker and the Fetishized Body: Race, Costume, Desire, and the Making of a Modern Icon
Few performers embody the contradictions of twentieth-century visual culture as completely as Josephine Baker. When the American dancer arrived in Paris in 1925, she entered a city fascinated by jazz,...
www.atomique.club
September 21, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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Colorado Day celebrations not only captivated thousands with engaging events but also generated a staggering 120,000 social media interactions!

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Visitor services credits Colorado Day and 150th programming for large public engagement
Visitor Services reported high turnout and large social-media engagement for Colorado Day and year-long 150th programming, highlighting exhibits, Lego activities and rededication events that drew tens of thousands of views across social platforms.
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September 20, 2026 at 1:22 PM
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Human relationships with nature have always been complicated.
Some people knew plants deeply. Some people worked with the land. Some people didn't.
People were just people, not a universal symbol of ecological harmony.

#Herbalism #PlantHistory #HateToBreakItToYou #CriticalThinking #CulturalHistory
Graphic reads: Herbal Hot Takes You ancestors were not automatically connected to nature
September 16, 2026 at 5:01 PM