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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

Take up to 75% hundreds of titles from this high-end arthouse publisher

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