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Americana: Guns and the Global Power Game
American society has long cherished the myth of the cowboy – a rugged, independent figure fearlessly taming the wilderness, often…
American Gender Roles and Their Echoes of Capitalism and Power
The fabric of American identity is intertwined with images of rugged cowboys and genteel Southern belles, symbols that have permeated…
ON THIS DAY: May 25
May 25nd, 1977, witnessed the release of the groundbreaking science fiction film “Star Wars.” Directed by George Lucas, this epic…
ON THIS DAY: May 22
Happy Birthday to my BFF Ginger today! May 22nd has seen its fair share of significant cultural events throughout history,…
ON THIS DAY: May 21
May 21st, 1971, marked the release of the critically acclaimed album “What’s Going On” by Marvin Gaye. The album, which…
ON THIS DAY: May 17
May 17th, 1966, saw the release of “Blonde on Blonde,” the iconic double album by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan. Not…
ON THIS DAY: May 15
May 15th, 1980, marked the release of today’s theme – the classic horror film “The Shining,” directed by Stanley Kubrick…
ON THIS DAY: May 13
Happy May 13th, today is a significant date for various cultural events! In music, on May 13th, 1985, Stevie Wonder…
ON THIS DAY: May 12
On May 12th, 2017, a painting by Jean-Michel Basquiat, “Untitled,” sold for a record-breaking $110.5 million at a Sotheby’s auction…
ON THIS DAY: May 5
Cinco de Mayo, which means “Fifth of May” in Spanish, is celebrated on May 5th in Mexico and the United…