| Labor organizing has deep roots in the United States, as unions have formed and taken on industrial leviathans. But who knew that this tradition dated back to ancient times? Historian and Hyperallergic contributor Sarah E. Bond’s new book, Strike: Labor, Unions, and Resistance in the Roman Empire, explores this long-ago history of striking workers. Don’t miss her podcast discussion with Hyperallergic’s Editor-in-Chief Hrag Vartanian. Any talk of labor strikes leads to the rich and powerful and the Met Gala is the where they gather — and where we gather some of our best memes of the year. At least that’s what Staff Writer Rhea Nayyar planned on, but this year’s gala disappointed. Read all about what went wrong with one of the year’s most memable parties. In Reviews, Michael Glover revisits the revolutionary days of experimental poetry, when creators like the Italian Futurists shook language “until its teeth rattled,” and Renée Reizman wanders the ghostly landscapes of Los Angeles painter Rachel Hakimian Emenaker. And, in a chilling tale, a tourist was impaled attempting to climb a fence lining the Colosseum in Rome. Best to keep a safe distance! Finally, the New York spring art fairs are here. Hyperallergic Members get free tickets to Spring/Break and discounts on other fairs, including 25% off NADA. Become a member today! — Natalie Haddad, Reviews Editor | 
