Let’s get Sirius: yes, I’ll be on the Signorile show today
For your listening pleasure, I’ll be on the Signorile Show, live, today (Feb. 4) around 4:35 or so. If you’ve got Sirius XM (and you should get a free trial and listen online if you don’t), don’t miss out!
Buzzed on Research
Research can be boring, draining, sometimes physically or emotionally exhausting. For previous projects, I’ve logged weeks worth of time doing data entry, and have had students who have dealt with such topics as rape and infanticide, and the appearance of cannibalism (soon to be published with NYU Press!). Every once in a while, though, research can become a […]
Philly writer calls for Declaration of Architectural Independence from Museum of the American Revolution building design
First, as I continue in this vein from previous posts, let me say that I am excited by the prospect of a Museum of the American Revolution. But the current design? That’s another story. And I’m not alone. Philly documentary-writer and Hidden City Daily co-editor Nathaniel Popkin has a smart piece on WHYY’s newsworks further […]
Museum of the American Revolution building: back on track, though not by popular demand
When we last visited the saga of the Museum of the American Revolution, Philadelphia’s Art Commission had nixed its proposed design. Architect Robert A. Stern went back to the drawing board (do architects even use drawing boards anymore? Maybe back to Autodesk?). He’s chopped off the ersatz cupola, made the entrance a little less […]