The article compiles scholarly works on medieval and renaissance performances. Topics range from theatricality in confession, gender relationships in German plays, to Jesuit drama during the Thirty Years' War.

Robert Niebuhr examines Yugoslavia's pre-1991 era, highlighting its effective multi-ethnic state management and influential foreign policy during the Cold War, questioning how it remained stable and significant globally despite later conflicts.

The play 'To Kill a Serpent in the Shell' explores the political dynamics of Tsarevna Sofia's regency in Russia, showcasing conflict between humanism and autocracy during a pivotal historical moment.

The book examines the racialization and citizenship nuances of post-Soviet immigrants in the U.S. It discusses their assimilation, socioeconomic challenges, and transnational identity construction, highlighting the role of perceived whiteness and legal status in their experiences.

The book, 'Childhood and Schooling in (Post)Socialist Societies', explores diverse childhood experiences in socialist contexts. It challenges simplistic views and highlights children's roles in political and social spheres, offering insights for childhood studies and comparative education.

Volker Benkert explores the political socialization of East Germans born between 1967 and 1973, using narrative interviews to reveal diverse socialization patterns and attitudes towards post-1990 transformation, highlighting the complexity of generational and biographical research.

Peter J. Schmelz's book provides an in-depth analysis of Alfred Schnittke's Concerto Grosso no. 1, exploring its historical context, musical structure, and contemporary influences. It utilizes new sources to deepen understanding of Schnittke's polystylism and its global musical impact.

Danko Sipka analyzes Slavic languages, presenting a systematic framework for understanding lexical markers of cultural identity. He distinguishes three layers: deep, exchange, and surface, each reflecting different degrees of cultural integration and change.

Brian K. Goodman explores the profound connections between American and Czech writers during the Cold War, influencing both art and politics. This cultural exchange shaped dissident movements and transformed Prague into a hub of global dissent.

Three intellectuals analyze the erosion of democracy and suggest renewal paths. They critique social, economic changes and cultural shifts undermining democracy, advocating for movements like Black Lives Matter and the Green New Deal to foster equality, solidarity, and public participation.

The article discusses methods for saving academic content related to language vocabulary and meanings across different languages using Cambridge Core and Kindle.

Sonic Overload examines the role of polystylism in late Soviet music, focusing on composers Alfred Schnittke and Valentin Silvestrov. It explores their musical responses to cultural and informational excesses, presenting a detailed cultural and historical analysis based on archival research and interviews.