
The Reader of Rocks
William Smith’s innovative use of the fossil record helped him create the first detailed geological map of England, Wales, and Scotland.
March 11, 2021 issue
Escape from Fortress Crete
Patrick Leigh Fermor kidnapped a German general in the mountains of Greece during World War II. Was it worth it?
March 11, 2021 issue
Tune Out & Lean In
The recent revival of Stoic philosophy has stayed surprisingly true to its ancient roots while gaining popularity among executives and tech-bros.
March 11, 2021 issue
What Dignity Demands
A new book persuasively places Malcolm X and Martin Luther King at the center of each other’s most dramatic transformations.
March 11, 2021 issue
To Hell with Unity
Biden’s ability to govern depends on abandoning any hope of reconciliation with the GOP.
March 25, 2021 issue
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