Browsing: Theory Cards
Theory Cards – This blog is dedicated to exploring the world of Theory Trading Cards, the groundbreaking educational resource originally created by David Gauntlett at theory.org.uk. From Theodor Adorno to bell hooks, we break down the ideas of the most influential cultural, media, and social theorists — one card at a time. Perfect for students, teachers, and lifelong learners.
Markus Delray’s spare bedroom has a wall that has two different stories written on it. On one side, he spent…
When something you loved as a child turns out to be worth real money, you feel a certain kind of…
Something quietly strange is going on in Belfast. Not in a way that would make the news—no big launches or…
When something more important than shopping is going on in a mall, it has a certain energy. The low hum…
It seemed like a happy ending when the last bid reached $16.4 million and confetti began to fall on Logan…
Before the numbers start going up quickly, there’s a certain kind of silence in an auction room, or these days,…
The days after a big Topps release are full of a certain kind of energy in hobby shops. It’s not…
The way genuinely helpful educational resources are disregarded is almost ridiculous. Not turned down, but discreetly ignored in favor of…
When Mickey Mantle passed away in August 1995, he left behind something most legends don’t: a genuinely complex personal life…
The fact that the most disputed items in American sports memorabilia are typically the smallest has an almost poetic quality.…