Maybe when Trump says “Make America Great Again” he has the 1980s in mind. Here is a taste of Michael Grasso’s Jacobin piece, “Donald Trump and the ’80s Aesthetic“: When Terry “Hulk Hogan” Bollea stood onstage at the Republican National […]
history and popular culture
What are your favorite history-related movies?
Some of you are familiar with the Randall Stephens Collection of book covers and historian sports cards. Today the University of Oslo historian is offering his list of history-themed movies: Stephens is looking for additions to his list:
“1776” or “Hamilton”?
How about both? Over at The Washington Post, historian Zachary Clary argues that the musical “1776” is a better portrayal of the American founding because it “tackles slavery head on.” I have never seen the play, but I thoroughly enjoy […]