Microhistories of the Mundane

Particulates. Philosophical history of the smallest conceptual unit of reality.

Color. Part of Pastoureau's monumental history of colors, exploring how green transitioned from the color of chance to the color of nature.

Taxonomy. Historical taxonomic guide used by Charles Darwin.

Cadavers. Explores the history of the human body after death with scientific curiosity and humor.

Cholera/Map. The story of the birth of modern epidemiology and urbanization.

Cotton. Uses cotton to tell the story of global capitalism and "war capitalism".

Fruit. Story of genetic uniformity, corporate greed, and food supply precariousness.