Cultural Studies

Benjamin Franklin, censorship, and 1,500 volumes of 17th-century sexuality? The Library Company of Philadelphia just got a spicy addition, forcing us to rethink what belongs on our shelves and how history's rebels shaped It’s a tale as old as books themselves: what we deem acceptable for public ... Read full article.

Is Olivia Rodrigo’s signature babydoll dress a cute trend or a radical statement? We explore the history of rebellion behind fashion’s favorite silhouette. If you have scrolled through social media lately, you have likely seen Olivia Rodrigo rocking a very specific silhouette. Short, puffy, and ... Read full article.