Why Do Conspiracy Theories Gain So Much Traction?
Arthur Goldwag on “The Politics of Fear” and what he’s learned covering conspiracy theories for decades
It’s Always Sunny on St. Patrick’s Day for Glenn Howerton
It's an important day for the 47-year-old now that he's in the Irish whiskey business
How the Allies Used Freudian Theory to Make Effective WW2 Propaganda
Deep dives into psychological theory can help in some unexpected places
The 10 Books You Should Be Reading This March
From a behind-the-scenes look at comedy to the lives of towering artists
The Strange Case of Mark Twain's Mystery Novel
Revisiting the more obscure work of a beloved writer
The Jazz Age Murder That Transformed New York City
Michael Wolraich talks about unearthing the mysteries of "The Bishop and the Butterfly," a tale which involves FDR during his time as governor
How Nicolas Cage’s Early Performances Established Him As a Singular Actor
Zach Schonfeld on the making of “How Coppola Became Cage”
This New Book Chronicles James Bond’s Post-Ian Fleming Era
Mark Edlitz on the making of “James Bond After Fleming”
Meet the Writer Expanding Our Knowledge of Extinction
Talking science and fiction with “The Tusks of Extinction” author Ray Nayler
What Can Great Vocalists Tell Us About the Music We Love?
Zachary Pace on writing “I Sing to Use the Waiting”
Hunting and Fishing Helped Writers Like Hemingway Hone Their Craft
He's not the only storied writer with a foot in multiple worlds
TASCHEN's Semiannual Sale Means It's the Best Day for Your Coffee Table
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The 10 Books You Should Be Reading This February
From ruminations on modern desire to a history of an influential newspaper
A Younger Generation Is Embracing Public Libraries
Good news at a challenging time for libraries
Is the Algorithm Inevitable? This Book Argues It’s Not.
Kyle Chayka on the making of “Filterworld”
A New Book Shows a Very Different Side of the Rolling Stones
“The Rolling Stones: Icons” features a stunning lineup of photographers