The Biblical story of a great flood around the world is told in Genesis. But it is also told in other world texts, as well. A version of the story is recounted by Alfonso X of Castile in the historiographic
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Cyberpunk in Indian Science Fiction
Cyberpunk is a type of science fiction that comments on technology, information networks, and countercultures that challenge power. The technology industry continues to grow in India and influence Indian culture. Some who study Indian fiction think cyberpunk can reflect India’s
Dr. Kyong Hee Chee on Eldercare in Korean Communities: Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage in the College of Liberal Arts
How do cultural and family dynamics impact eldercare in Korean communities? Dr. Kyong Hee Chee, associate professor in the Department of Sociology, and her colleague, Dr. Hyun Ji Lee, answered this question in “Without Feeling Guilty”: Filial Piety and Eldercare
Dr. Kitty Ledbetter on Victorian Women: Women’s History Month in the Liberal Arts
History can teach us lessons, help us avoid past mistakes, and inform, in some cases, the progress achieved in contemporary times. Women’s History Month is an ideal time to reflect on the status of women and to highlight their contributions
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Dr. Aimee Roundtree on Water Rights in Communities of Color: Black History Month in the Liberal Arts
Communities of color have had to defend their right to safe, clean water. For example, the black community was hit by the Flint Water Crisis. The community was put in danger, and it organized to take a stand. Dr. Aimee
Revising the History of Pierre Toussaint: Black History Month in the Liberal Arts
Pierre Toussaint was an enslaved ma from Haiti who, in 1787, was brought to New York City, where he eventually gained his freedom and became a successful businessman and philanthropist. Pope John Paul II declared him “venerable” in 1996, which
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The Beatles’ Influence on Girl Culture
Photo by Herman deLangen The influence of the Beatles on popular and rock music, as well as contemporary culture, is undeniable. Practically everyone has their favorite Beatles song and band member. In a chapter entitled “The Wretched Life of a