Etiquette Books, a Royal Engagement, and National Monuments
Past Present Episode 111
Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show:
- Etiquette books are making a comeback, and we referenced this New York Times roundup of new titles by Judith Newman. Natalia cited Richard Bushman’s classic book, The Refinement of America: Persons, Houses, Cities and Gloria Steinem’s My Life on the Road.
- Prince Harry is getting engaged to biracial American actor Meghan Markle. Natalia cited this Washington Post article critiquing American’s fascination with British royal culture.
- President Trump reduced the size of two national monuments, breaking with presidential precedent and angering many. Natalia cited Federico Finchelstein’s new book From Fascism to Populism in History. Neil cited the role of outdoor recreation companies in resisting this move and Natalia cited Tom Sugrue’s article “America’s Real Estate Developer in Chief” in Public Books.
In our regular closing feature, What’s Making History:
- Neil commented on Steve Bannon’s attack on Mitt Romney.
- Natalia discussed the new Netflix documentary, Voyeur.
- Niki shared the Vox video, “The U.S. Medical System Still Haunted By Slavery.”
Also for you:
A "No!" to Gorsuch is a "Yes!&quo...
Neil Gorsuch may be a decent man and a reasonable jurist, though it is clear that his &quo...
Neil Gorsuch may be a decent man and a reasonable jurist, though it is clear that his &quo...
Making Russia Great Again
With new revelations about the possible connections between the Russian government and Don...
With new revelations about the possible connections between the Russian government and Don...
America’s Hunger Games
In the dystopian novels of Suzanne Collins, the Capitol organizes annual Hunger Games, in ...
In the dystopian novels of Suzanne Collins, the Capitol organizes annual Hunger Games, in ...
The Risks of Others
In late 2014, the East India Company opened a new luxury tea and coffee store at the Royal...
In late 2014, the East India Company opened a new luxury tea and coffee store at the Royal...