Introduction Looking through history post-1500, one thing that is striking is humanity’s apparent penchant for sensory stimulation. Sigmund Freud’s (1856-1939) works addressing “conscious and…

Originally drafted for Washington State University HIST-121, Professor Shawna Herzog, July 27th, 2021. Introduction The mere sound of “globalization” is as a trip-wire, triggering…

Abstract This literature review argues that while the polygraph as technology has matured, the public myth of a “lie detector” has remained strikingly static.…

Introduction In 2018, The Shape of Water signaled a return of fantasy to the Academy Awards after fourteen years since the 2004 win of Return of the…