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Unfolding Paper’s Past: Evidence From Egypt – With Lydia Wilson
While the world was fixated on the Pyramids of Giza, excavations at the forgotten desert harbor of Wadi el-Jarf quietly unlocked a new historical discovery.
Womb for Improvement: A History of Medical Instruments – With Lydia Wilson
Reflecting on Diane de Vignemont’s essay “The Medical Instruments Behind 135 Years of Women’s Pain,” Lydia Wilson examines the common gynecological practices now criticized for harming women — often without their consent.
Trumpism’s Mass Appeal
Drawing from his book The Strange Case of Donald J. Trump: A Psychological Reckoning (2020) and his groundbreaking research on narrative identity, McAdams explores the psychology behind Trump’s enduring appeal.
The Lede: Hala Gorani on Identity, Heritage and Finding Home
Hala Gorani sits down with New Lines’ Faisal Al Yafai to reflect on identity, heritage and the complexities of belonging. From navigating multiple cultural identities to the shifting landscape of news media, Gorani shares her insights and personal journey — including her deep connection to her family in Aleppo — in a candid conversation about the search for self in a world that often demands answers.
Role Reversals: A Palestinian in the Jewish Museum of Berlin on October 7 – With Dana El Kurd
This thought-provoking multimedia video adaptation of Dana El Kurd’s essay explores the legacies of violence and oppression, considering the costs of national security when it comes at the expense of others.
Who Owns History? The Battle Over the British Museum’s Treasures – With Lydia Wilson
New Lines Culture Editor Lydia Wilson explores the complex debate over decolonizing Western museums. Can the British Museum reconcile its colonial history with its role as a beloved institution and tourist destination? The tension between cultural restitution and preservation of the world’s most iconic collections continues.
The Long Journey North From Guatemala
After years of struggling to make ends meet for his family in rural Guatemala, and with poverty and gang violence on the rise, Norvin made a decision: He was going to embark on the migrant trail to the United States. New Lines presents a short film about his journey.