And the Award Goes To… India?
A look an India’s film and Slumdog Millionaire.
“Flackalism”: Where Heroes and Headlines are Born
Michelle looks at how publicity works in the real world.
Rostropovich’s Recollections
Simon Morrison looks at Prokofiev’s supposed relationship with fellow Russian composer Mstislav Rostropovich.
Pete Seeger and the Inauguration
A look at Peter Seeger.
The Literature Police
Peter D. McDonald, author of The Literature Police, blogs about what he found in the archives.
The Internet and Jefferson’s Moose
David Post shows us how Jefferson’s moose can guide us towards an understanding of the internet.
New York Comic Con
A quick recap of Cassie’s favorite bits of Sunday at Comic Con.
Post Daily Show: Daniel Sperling
Daniel Sperling reflects on his Daily Show appearance.
Q. What does the Oxford Dictionary of English have in common with
Harry Potter, A-Z Maps, and anything written by Terry Pratchett?
The Oxford Dictionary of English is one of the UK’s ten most stolen books.
Pre-Daily Show: Daniel Sperling
Daniel Sperling answers questions before his Daily Show appearance.
Seven Years Later: The Rwandese Army Reenters the Congo
The story behind the the Rwandese Army’s return to Congo, seven years after their evacuation in 2002.
Decca, EMI, and Ed Sullivan: The Beatles Seize February
Thompson celebrates the Beatles’ 45th anniversary of being on the Ed Sullivan Show.
Grammy Winners in the Sky! Yipi Yi Oh.
Justin looks at Gene Autry.
In Defense of Pirates
An alternative look at the Somalia pirates.
John Updike (1932-2009): A Publicist Remembers
Sarah Russo remembers John Updike.
“Maybe Tomorrow”: The Beatles’ Climb to the Rooftop, January 1959-1969
Gordon Thompson looks at the Beatles in January 1959 and January 1969.