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The First Country to Legalize Abortion Still Left Women Few Options

The Soviet Union was the first country to legalize abortion, but the resulting social culture wasn’t about empowerment.

When Guerrilla Groups Act on Stage With Their Enemies

Members from enemy groups and victims of their violence come together in a remarkable show about forgiveness in Colombia.

This Roman Emperor Lost His Lover and Turned Him Into a God

Hadrian had lost Antinous, but he wasn’t about to let the younger man’s face be forgotten.

OZY's 'Misunderstood' Sets the Record Straight on Asian Stereotypes

Designer Kimora Lee Simmons and chef Eddie Huang dispel stereotypes about Asian-Americans in this new OZY series.

And He Didn't Even Like Baseball

Before he was Joltin’ Joe, Giuseppe Paolo DiMaggio — born more than 100 years ago — was just a shiftless kid who wasn’t all that crazy about sports.

And Now, a Latino Take on Yo’ Mama Jokes

An up-and-coming comedian plays on assumptions about Latino culture with a wink and a nudge.

The Science Behind Stereotyping

A young NYU researcher is making disturbing discoveries about how we apply racial stereotypes in milliseconds.

Curing Diseases by Gazing at the Heavens

Astrophysicist Szabolcs Marka uses the tools of his day job to try to cure diseases like Alzheimer’s and malaria.

Sex With Eugene: Sleepy Threesomes, Draft Picks + Sex Clubbing

Once described as “the worst life coach ever,” OZY’s Eugene S.

Happy Birthday, OZY!

OZY is officially one year old, and we’ve launched a beautiful new redesign to celebrate.

Why Smartphone Breaks at Work Aren't Such a Bad Idea

It’s true At least when it comes to feeling better about your workday.

The O.J. Simpson Trial: Race, Fame + the Spaces in Between

Last century’s “trial of the century,” the O.

The Real 'Band of Brothers'

TV can teach us about history, but there’s more to the true-life stories of Easy Company’s real band of brothers than what was shown onscreen.

Pro Tip to Talk to All Your Black Friends

This web miniseries gets up close and personal about race by funnying-up stereotypes (and confirming a few, too).