A weekly check-up of gender, medicine, and history in the news.
- 19th century beauty secrets revealed!
- The history of New York in 50 objects.
- When they were young – 30 famous historical figures.
- The controversy over the long-awaited Thalidomide apology.
- The gay artist who defined american masculinity in the early-20th century.
- Do we need to redefine the term “disability?”
- Mysterious new virus found in middle America.
- Is sperm quality declining?
- Why do women stay pregnant for nine months?
- The history of the Paralympic Games.
- Do you need to translate those pesky medical terms from English to Japanese or vice versa? Here’s a handy resource!
- The role of alcohol in George Washington’s presidential campaign.
- Men Defining Rape: A History.
- A Louisiana Congressman doesn’t want you to learn anything about LGBT issues.
- Secret love letters from an early-20th century Mormon leader.
- Immune disorders and Autism.
- Gay America in 1958.
- “A Prole’s Guide to Drinking: What beer to quaff on Labor Day – and on the Job.”