Have you ever imagined yourself travelling west across America on Route 66? The road trip has been immortalized in America culture through films and novels, but what are the origins of the Great American Road Trip? Join us next week as we discuss all things road trip!
The American Identity series is dedicated to enhancing understanding of American history and identity, spanning from pre-colonial times to the contemporary era.
📅 When? October 29th, 7 PM.
📍 Where? Online, you will receive an email with the Zoom link on the date of the event.
The supplement industry in the United States is absolutely massive, with some estimates of its value reaching $74 billion. Additionally, approximately 70% of Americans are claimed to take one or more supplements per day. But these supplements, though sold in pharmacies and other places of repute, are not regulated in the same strict way that traditional medicine is, and thus we are not entirely sure of their effectiveness, benefits, and drawbacks. Some claim that supplements are merely snake oil, while others swear by their favorite multivitamin. Join us next week as we discuss and explore the supplement industry!
Drawing on her Indiana University course, "The Anthropology of Dolly Parton” and her forthcoming book on Parton’s global cultural legacies, Dr. Sarah D. Phillips will discuss Dolly Parton as an American cultural icon. We will explore how in her song lyrics, her musical and film performances, and her public philanthropy, Parton promoted the interests of women, the poor, and other marginalized groups and shone a spotlight on the unique cultures of rural Appalachia. Phillips will provide reading recommendations, share her students’ research on Dolly Parton, and answer audience questions about this singular symbol of the American values of freedom, hard work, and generosity towards others.
Have you ever imagined yourself travelling west across America on Route 66? The road trip has been immortalized in America culture through films and novels, but what are the origins of the Great American Road Trip? Join us next week as we discuss all things road trip!
