Here’s how three French idealists—an abolitionist, a sculptor and the engineer behind the Eiffel Tower—brought the representation of freedom to life ...
Editor’s Note: Reece Jones (@ReeceJonesUH) is a 2021 Guggenheim Fellow and chair of the Department of Geography and Environment at the University of Hawaii. He is the author of “White Borders: The ...
In American politics, symbols have tremendous power to evoke deep emotions, communicate shared values and rally people around a unifying vision. Given that reality, it’s all the more perplexing how ...
The Statue of Liberty's towering right arm holds aloft the torch, a kind of beacon that holds an ideal of freedom lighting the way. Lady Liberty, including her pedestal, stands a combined 305 feet, 1 ...
Standing tall and proud in the New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty is a world-renowned landmark that has come to symbolize the ideals of freedom and opportunity. This iconic statue, gifted to the ...
Dr. Olapeju Simoyan combines history, civics, photography, and storytelling to help readers discover the meaning behind America’s most cherished symbols. NEW YORK ...
Editor’s Note: Reece Jones (@ReeceJonesUH) is a 2021 Guggenheim Fellow and chair of the Department of Geography and Environment at the University of Hawaii. He is the author of “White Borders: The ...
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