Tag: history

The Secret Sharing History of Monopoly

02.25.13, 5:42am Comments (2)

A rediscovered set of original rules demonstrates how Monopoly could be played not as a ruthless winner-takes-all competition, but as an exercise in sharing and public wealth Read more »

Take a Walk on the Jane Side

By Jay Walljasper

02.17.11, 9:14pm Comments (0)

Spring is just around the corner, so here's a bright idea to celebrate the season and discover hidden pleasures in your neighborhood-- organize a Jane's Walk. Read more »

"Pixelated Peasants": An Interview with Jonathan Salem Baskin

By Paul M. Davis

02.02.11, 10:06am Comments (0)

Jonathan Salem Baskin’s provocative book Histories of Social Media challenges the notion that social media is an unprecedented phenomenon, examining historical precursors to the social networks of today, from the Bayeux Tapestry, a Medieval &ld. Read more »

New, Or Just New to Us? Social Media's Historical Antecedents

By Jonathan Salem Baskin

01.24.11, 9:23am Comments (2)

Below is an excerpt from Jonathan Salem Baskin’s provocative book Histories of Social Media.
Societies have been social since civilization began. Read more »

TribeCon, A Shareable Conference in New Orleans

By Micki Krimmel

10.26.10, 12:07pm Comments (0)

I'm really looking forward to presenting at TribeCon in New Orleans this week. If you're unfamiliar with TribeCon, it's billed as "The Community Conference. Read more »