Articles related to "Popular Culture"

Research company Packaged Facts says Christian popular culture is an industry worth $7 billion in 2006 in the U.S. It covers everything from thrillers to rock music.

Cool Hand Luke is considered by many to be a classic American film, and its mark on popular culture has been staggering, along with the parallel between Luke and Christ.

Students of Eastern European history know that culture clues, like art and literature, offer a wealth of information beyond what a history book contains.

The CSI Effect continues to open up the world of forensic science to the public and make it part of popular culture. The CSI fanfiction sites are always interesting.

There is something voyeuristically fascinating about polygamy: the politics, the sex, the secrecy. And it is a practice creeping its way into books and TV plots.

The growing number of suburban communities in the 1950s demonstrated the desire many Americans had to establish a secure familial environment.

Post-modernism is an epistemological position in which modern popular culture, literature, and art (to only mention a few areas) is able to critically understand itself.

Looking for college class recommendations? Here are five more suggestions for courses every college student should take a look at.

In Mary Shelley's Frankenstein novel, the reader has the opportunity to become intimate with a creature that is both feared and pitied.

A Zogby International poll suggests Americans can name the 3 Stooges but not the 3 branches of government.

This article will explore the differences and similarities between two current gender gaps in education.

Popular culture stereotypes of "Eskimos" are far from harmless, as they shape perceptions of indigenous people and promote prejudice.

The labyrinth may be embedded in popular culture thanks to the Greek legend of Theseus and The Minotaur, but its origins are much older.

War crimes, mass disasters and tsunamis - forensic anthropologists like Sue Black are part of the team of crime scene investors responsible for identifying the deceased.

An anthology of articles following the evolution of the gangster movie by review and commentary of many gangster characters and classic and innovative movies.

The 1980s was the golden decade of fabulous teen films. Here's a list of some of the greatest.

Advertising posters of the new genre blending aspects of horror and gangster movies are drawing criticism for exposing young children to images of graphic violence.

This collection of essays is a fun novelty for Legend of Zelda fans and should be taken as seriously as it was most likely intended.

Canadian scholar Marshall McLuhan forever altered the world of media with his research and observations on how communication mediums affect those around them

A look at the notorious rise and fall of former Heavyweight Kingpin Mike Tyson

Painted trucks in Pakistan are among the most colourful in Asia, brightening up the roads like moving displays of indigenous art.

Is revisionism of fairy tales and nursery rhymes in the name of political correctness itself politically incorrect?

Willa Cather said in "O Pioneers" there are two or three human stories and they go on repeating themselves as if they never happened. Who knew she wrote for film and tv?

Reality TV may be insipid, but it says quite about about the human condition. Here are some suggestions for incorporating reality TV shows into the college classroom.

One finds it truly difficult to escape references to ancient Greek myths in modern popular culture. The Chimera is an interesting example of this phenomenon.

The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid is humorist Bill Bryson's side-splitting memoir about his sheltered but happy childhood in Des Moines, Iowa during the 1950s.

Puzzled by the media criticism you've been asked to do in your media studies class? Here's what media criticism is, and the assumptions that critics make.

Halloween is the time of year when children and adults alike can expressive themselves through creative costumes, spooky decorations, and classic Halloween music.

With all of the parties on Halloween night, most college students will be dressing up in costumes. Fortunately, there are many creative options for students in 2009.

The gaudy, bawdy art of carnival rides hooks thrill-seekers with sensational fantasies from soft porn to invincibility, which mask its roots in Classical antiquity.

A brief look at the artwork of Pittsburgh native and New York City transplant Andy Warhol. What is the artistic significance of his work?

Today, a popular theme for a party is the 1980s. The following sections describe ways students can throw fun 1980s parties (and have an excuse to crimp their hair!)

Here are some ideas to help you write a high school college graduation speech that is unique and unforgettable.

Elvis fans are among the most rabid in the world, so it's not surprising to find that an estimated 4,000-6,000 people visit Graceland on any given day.

Michael Eric Dyson, the "hip hop intellectual," lives up to that moniker in "Know What I Mean?" Along the way, he makes some important observations about race and gender.

The Tony Award Best Musical makes the trek to the Great White North for the first time, opening officially at the Canon Theatre in Toronto.

The Print Revolution begun in the 1450s provided Reformation leaders of the 16th century with tools to rapidly convey messages easily understood through mass propaganda.

Lava is a very interesting substance, but most people don't realize that it can come in many very interesting varieties, differing in chemistry and in temperature.

With more mature rated games than ever before hitting the market, it seems that the long standing taboo against graphic romance in games is ending.

A review of Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay who has created the character Dexter, a serial killer who only kills people who deserve to be killed.

Joe Btfsplk may be "the world's worst jinx", but he has secured himself a place in the hearts, minds, culture and even the language of North Americans.

In George Magazine John F. Kennedy Jr. audaciously deconstructed politics by placing them in the context of popular culture.

Fado, Portugal's most well known music, continues to live and breath in the heart of Lisbon, the nation's capital. Here's where to see it.

Magic doesn't need to be complex. Learn simple techniques for making amulets and talismans to attract your desires and ward off unwanted influences.

Wendy? Winter? Willow? Here are some of the unique baby girl names that start with the letter W.

Electric Literature is a new literary publication that is taking advantage of all media venues from print to Twitter.

Persuasive speech and essay topics can be fun! Here are some good persuasive topics for speeches and essays that will be fun to work with.

This show features Peyton's intense, vividly coloured, intimate portraits of 19th Century heroes and iconic figures from the world of art, music, fashion and literature.

Pop culture icons and their hair styles that became icons on their own.

India is one of the world's youngest nations, and its youth generation will majorly impact world politics in years to come. What forces have shaped their personalities?