Cabinet of Curiosities

Your mileage may vary, but one thing we all have in commonis the experience of havinga body . And few things are a better reminder of this than a good (or bad)horror movie. Learn more about the intersection of horror and humanity —and much more — from UCLA doctoral candidate and artist Wesleigh Gates, creatorof the popular “Trans, Body, Horror” course in UCLA LGBTQ Studies. Take a sip of “The Subs...

Across time and cultures, holidays offer a fascinating mirror into our own humanity…and maybe  a melted face or two  along the way. Hear from UCLA distinguished professor emeritus and world-renowned scholar Henry Ansgar Kelly about some surprising holiday origins—Geoffrey Chaucer is responsible for Valentine’s Day?!—and from UCLA alumna and staff member Andrea Corrales on meaningful traditions she...

Bats won't get tangled in your hair, a dog is more likely to give you rabies and they work hard literally every night making the world a better place for humans. Christina's flying cousin Chiroptera Aguilera was right: Bats are beautiful in every single way. Learn more about these winged wonders from UCLA bat researcher Joey Curti and filmmaker Aaron Lemle as they discuss their award-winni...