Tag: history
Human Zoos and a Cruel Past: A Visit to Washington University
Take a look inside the university’s Cupples Hall where, down in the basement, psychological tests, “including pain testing,” were conducted on evolutionary “missing links.”
Tonight on Coast to Coast AM, Mike Keas Talks Unbelievable Myths About Science, Religion
I admire the decision by host George Noory to have Professor Keas on to challenge the audience.
Listen: P.T. Barnum’s “Man Monkey” Exposes the Darker Side of a Beloved Figure
Maybe you’ve watched The Greatest Showman — but have you heard of Barnum’s “What Is It?” exhibit?
From Human Zoos, College Students Learn the Consequences of Scientific Racism
One of the rewarding experiences that go with creating a film is doing live screenings and being able to interact in a personal way with viewers during Q&A.
Science Historian Michael Keas: Let’s Not Compound the Tragedy of Giordano Bruno
The medieval idea of burning people because of their religious beliefs is horrific, but it only adds to the tragedy to say Bruno’s death illustrates the warfare between faith and science.