It’s got a great defense mechanism… you don’t dare kill it. In May of 1979, Ridley Scott’s sci-fi horror classic Alien was released. With only an $11 million budget, Alien became a box-office hit and ...

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Ukrainian history is a rich and complex tapestry woven throughout millennia — a tale of migrations, empires, periods of independence and subjugation, ultimately culminating in its modern identity.

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Menstruation is often cloaked in stigma, shame and misinformation in both Western and Eastern culture. Period. End of Sentence aims to shed light on some of the real consequences that result when ...

Warning: this piece contains spoilers “Would you f — k me? I’d f — k me.” Buffalo Bill says to themself in a mirror as they apply makeup, tuck and dance around the room while their hostage tries to ...

Before Windows 95, Amazon and DVDs, novelty technology reigned supremely on 1994’s surface. Floppy disks, fax machines, dial-up and cassettes kept the mainstream occupied while computing, game design, ...

For many people in the LGBTQ community, “coming out” about their sexuality or gender to their family and friends can be an important milestone that, in an ideal situation, can lead to greater ...

In the ‘80s, lesbian bars flourished all around the U.S. While only a fraction of those establishments still exist, they have an important purpose for the community they serve. In the ‘80s, lesbian ...

On February 11, a street sign named Ida B. Wells Drive was resurrected in Chicago. Named after civil rights activist and investigative journalist Ida Bell Wells-Barnett, the sign signifies a step in ...

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