Religion and the Rise of Capitalism
Benjamin M. Friedman examines how what we now call economics was decisively shaped by religious thought.
A Superpower Laid Low: America and the World After January 6
This panel addressed the implications of the events on January 6, as well as likely international security ramifications more broadly.
Next Generation
What was like to be the first black person at an all-white private school in the American South? The very first, that is.
German Unification in a World Perspective
This panel addresses the 30th anniversary of German unification from different national and generational perspectives.
The Mystery Woman of Hollywood: Greta Garbo, Feminism, and Beauty
Lois Banner takes a closer look at "the Mystery Woman of Hollywood"-- Greta Garbo.
Sarah Bernhardt’s Knee: The Feminine Ideal in Belle Époque Rio de Janeiro
James N. Green discusses Sarah Bernhardt's reception as way of understanding the emergence of the “New Woman” feminist ideal.
Visions of Tolerance: The 1960s Experiment to Desegregate the Boarding Schools of the American South
Mosi Secret unveils the Stouffer Foundation's attempts to desegregate Southern boarding schools.
A Violent Woman: A Novel in Progress
Ayana Mathis discusses her forthcoming novel, "A Violent Woman."
Graphic Memoirs and the Art of Resurrecting the Past
Amy Kurzweil shares excerpts from her forthcoming book, "Artificial: A Love Story."
Sarah Bernhardt: The First Global Star in Rio de Janeiro
James Green on the tragedy that unfolded during Sarah Bernhardt's final performance in Rio de Janeiro.