popular culture
Upon the 65th anniversary of the record label, ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ prof says that from Taylor Swift to K-pop, ‘It’s all Motown; they are not creating anything new.’
Sixty years after The Beatles’ first appearance on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show,’ ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ historian Martin Babicz reflects on their impact on U.S. culture and politics.
In honor of what would have been Al Capone’s 125th birthday, ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ cinema researcher Tiel Lundy explains the enduring popularity of gangsters in film and the American imagination.
The film, which turns 50 this December, continues to leave a mark on Christians and the larger American public as both a horror film and a story about the battle between good and evil.
ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Victorian literature scholars discuss why Charles Dickens’ classic is still retold and probably will be retold in Christmases yet to come.
Doctor Who turns 60 this year and ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ scientist, alumna and ‘Whovian’ super fan attributes the BBC show’s success and staying power to its relatable protagonist and strong plotlines.