Category: History in Popular Culture

Historical Topics, History in Popular Culture

Cultural Memory and Reimagining Irish Identity

Isabella Terrizzano Just before Saint Patrick’s Day 2025, twenty-seven years after the signing of the Good Friday Agreement, two Irish artists from opposing sides of Belfast performed on stage together, marking a historic cultural moment in this generation’s perception of Irish identity.  To those unfamiliar with Irish history, this may seem unexciting; however, when placed in the context of the longstanding feud between unionists and … Continue reading Cultural Memory and Reimagining Irish Identity

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Historical Topics, History in Popular Culture

Miracle on Ice: International Hockey in Times of Geopolitical Turmoil

Madi Campbell Geopolitical tensions in international sporting events are not uncommon. From 1980 Lake Placid to 2025 Boston, geopolitics have historically boiled over in ice hockey, and this year’s Milan Olympics have been no exception.  Even casual hockey fans know the story of the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” between the United States and the Soviet Union—especially as it became part of the mythos in the … Continue reading Miracle on Ice: International Hockey in Times of Geopolitical Turmoil

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Historical Topics, History in Popular Culture

A Raciolinguistic Perspective? On the History of Spanish Speakers in the US in the Era of Bad Bunny

Patrick Grey Last week on Sunday, February 1, Bad Bunny became the first artist to win the Grammy Award for Album of the Year for his record sung entirely in Spanish. His sixth studio album, “DebĂ­ Tirar Más Fotos,” discusses many themes such as Puerto Rican culture and diaspora, the island’s struggle with gentrification driving out locals, and a nostalgic call to keep our memories … Continue reading A Raciolinguistic Perspective? On the History of Spanish Speakers in the US in the Era of Bad Bunny

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The Wreck of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald and its Legacy in the Great Lakes

Madi Campbell November 10, 2025, marks the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, and its legacy undoubtedly continues to haunt Lake Superior. Once the largest Great Lakes freighter, the doomed ship was famously immortalized in Canadian folk singer Gordon Lightfoot’s 1976 song “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” solidifying its status as a folk symbol. Each year, communities around the lake … Continue reading The Wreck of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald and its Legacy in the Great Lakes

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History in Popular Culture, State of the Field

Is it a good time to be a Normanist?

Luca Barison Today (October 14, 2025) is the 959th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings (AD 1066), a turning point in Norman history. The question I pose in the title of this piece has been very important to me in the last few years. Since I am aware that it won’t be as equally pressing to the majority of readers, I am going to explain … Continue reading Is it a good time to be a Normanist?

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Historical Topics, History in Popular Culture, Op-ed

Beneath the SHEIN Sheen: The Horrors of Ultra-Fast Fashion and Modern Garment Work

Kate Dillard Online shopping is a sport. Scouring the internet for hours and frantically “adding to cart” to lock in those limited-time deals requires stamina and leaves you with a dopamine rush. But in this sport, there are no winners. Behind every trendy top and cheap price tag is a dark backstory. The garment industry has a long history of worker abuse and exploitation, from … Continue reading Beneath the SHEIN Sheen: The Horrors of Ultra-Fast Fashion and Modern Garment Work

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Historical Topics, History in Popular Culture

Hamilton’s Legacy: A Political Affair

Sophie McCarthy Infidelity has plagued politics, sent shockwaves through sports, and birthed award-winning reality television. Even the fastest-growing Broadway musical features a cheating scandal. Hamilton, debuting in 2015, has quickly climbed to the fourth highest grossing show of all time. The production, which centers on the turbulent political career of Founding Father, Alexander Hamilton, spans twenty-eight years, two hours & forty-five minutes, and forty-six songs. … Continue reading Hamilton’s Legacy: A Political Affair

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Life, Liberty, & Leotards: Women’s Gymnastics at the 1996 Olympic Games

Juliana Lo On July 24, 1996, the New York Times front page image featured the United States’ women’s gymnastics team receiving the gold medal at their home Olympics in Atlanta. The headline in the sports section stated: “For the Magnificent Seven, It Hurts So Good” underscoring the dramatic finish to the team event. These female athletes, nicknamed the Magnificent Seven, signified the rise and excellence … Continue reading Life, Liberty, & Leotards: Women’s Gymnastics at the 1996 Olympic Games

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Historical Topics, History in Popular Culture

The Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau: A Historical Figure Caught Between Myth and Reality 

Megan Emery For those who haven’t watched American Horror Story season three, I highly recommend firing up your Hulu subscription. For those who’ve watched it, this article addresses one of the season’s most beloved and feared protagonists—the Voodoo Queen, Marie Laveau. American Horror Story frequently takes artistic liberty with real historical figures. Season three includes Madame Delphine LaLaurie, a New Orleans socialite who tortured her … Continue reading The Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau: A Historical Figure Caught Between Myth and Reality 

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