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Beyond the Horizon of International Relations: Why Nuclear Policy Needs History
By Elena Tiedens Published: June 29, 2026 To be young in Washington, D.C., is to be surrounded by an endless sea of International Relations majors. Occasionally, one might encounter a lone political science major navigating the halls of think tanks and government agencies. The professionalization of American higher education means that these academic tracks prepare […]
Baltimore’s Iconic Yat Gaw Mein: The History and Evolution of a Chinese American Carryout Legend
For anyone raised on the vibrant, idiosyncratic culinary landscape of Charm City, few dishes evoke as much deep-seated comfort and nostalgia as yat gaw mein. Often affectionately referred to by locals as "Baltimore yak" or "dirty yak," this unique specialty stands tall as Baltimore carryout comfort food at its absolute finest. Far from being a […]
Rethinking Human-Microbial Entanglements: A New Look at Food, Culture, and Control in Gastronomica
In 1952, portrait artist Robert Thom put the finishing touches on a canvas depicting the French chemist Louis Pasteur and his wife, Marie. In the painting, Marie gazes through an open background door toward her husband, who faces the viewer while holding two experimental flasks to the light, inspecting them with deep sincerity. This artwork […]
