USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences

Americans can now see a famous portrait of the Pacific Islander who captivated 18th‑century England for the first time

For the first time, Americans can see a renowned painting of the Pacific Islander who captivated 18th‑century Britons ...
USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences

Anne Carson’s Nobel‑winning, genre‑defying work bridges the gap between ancient Greek literature and modern life

Whether via her fill-in-the-blank translations or indie rock guest appearances, the poet bridges ancient Greek literature and ...
USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences

Leap seconds have helped keep clocks synchronized with Earth’s rotation, but their time may be over – here’s why

Leap years show that humans may have an odd way of measuring time. Sometimes, timekeepers even have to add extra seconds to ...
USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences

Columbus’ own writings reveal how tightly religion and conquest were intertwined from the start

Christopher Columbus' actions have been much scrutinized. Less attention has been paid to his writings, and what they reveal about his motivations.