Arts & Culture
Green Thumbery: A Gardening Series and Winter Sowing
This article is a part of the Green Thumbery series, where everyday gardening meets history and science.
Anthropology in Practice
Exploring the human condition.
Mind
What does it mean to be an introvert online?
Did you take public transportation today? And where did you sit? Did you take the seat on the end? What about your phone at work? Did it actually ring today?
Behavior & Society
Creeping Connectivity: Work and Life in a Hyper-Connected World
Work-life balance seems increasingly to be an antiquated idea. Instead, we're looking at a seamless merger of work and life. Are you finding that 9-to-5 workday bleeds beyond eight hours?...
Behavior & Society
Share This: Chain Letters and Social Networks
Chain letters hit the right chord of shock, or trigger the right degree of anxiety, which prompts the reader to share the stories or information they contain. To this end, chain letters are actually really well suited to social media because so little effort on the part of the reader is required to pass them on...
Arts & Culture
How Do You Stay Warm When You're Homeless?
When the temperature drops during the winter months, it’s not uncommon to see articles about how to help the homeless. These articles also highlight a large segment of homeless people who turn down help to avoid having to spend the night in a shelter, where they worry their safety and well-being will be compromised in the company of strangers...
Clowns, Zombies, and Luck: More Halloween Favorites From Anthropology in Practice
Haven’t had enough of ghosts and ghouls yet? Here are some favorites from Anthropology in Practice: Why are we afraid of clowns? Tricksters have a reputation for being bawdy, antisocial, and clever...
Social Lessons from Our Favorite Horror Movies
I’m a fan of scary stories. With a few hours to spare, I’ll gladly spend them with Richard Matheson or Shirley Jackson. If I don’t have a few hours to spare, I’ll pass the time with whatever horror movie I can find playing in the background while I work...
Arts & Culture
We're All a Little Irish, Even on Halloween
On St. Patrick’s Day, everyone claims to be a little Irish. But did you know there’s a strong Irish influence on the traditions that surround our favorite costumed holiday?
Why is American Folklore Overrun with Phantom Hitchhikers?
Jerry was driving home late one night when he saw a young lady waiting by a bus stop. He stopped his car and told her that he didn’t think the buses were running so late at night and offered her a ride...
What Differentiates a Twitter Mob from a Twitter Mob?
Brevity may be the soul of wit, but what does wit matter if no one’s listening? On Twitter the potential exists for many people to listen even if they aren’t connected.
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