Jack Johnson, right, of the USA, world heavyweight title holder since 1908, in action against Jess Willard of the USA at Havana, Cuba in 1915.

Understanding History, Challenging Cultural Norms

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50 years of NYC landmarks. Brin-Jonathan Butler's memoir after a decade in Cuba. Bringing banned women's music back to Iran. Understanding the most violent summer in India and Pakistan's history. 

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