Diet and Nutrition May 4, 2026 Is Loving Food the Secret to Eating Less of It? The case for ditching self-denial and embracing enjoyment. Is Loving Food the Secret to Eating Less of It? The case for ditching self-denial and embracing enjoyment. See more
Greek Civilization Jul 18, 2026 Archaeologists Unearth a 2,400-Year-Old Sanctuary for the Worship of Odysseus The ruins of a 2,400-year-old complex suggest that, to the Greeks of antiquity, Homer’s protagonist was not just a character in a poem but a figure of genuin... Archaeologists Unearth a 2,400-Year-Old Sanctuary for the Worship of Odysseus The ruins of a 2,400-year-old complex suggest that, to the Greeks of antiquity, Homer’s protagonist was not just a character in a poem but a figure of genuin... Share
Stunts and Stuntmen Jul 18, 2026 Don’t Try This at Home: How Performers Turn Stunts Into Movie Magic At the International Stunt School in Seattle, veterans of TV and film teach newcomers the art of falls, fights and fire. Don’t Try This at Home: How Performers Turn Stunts Into Movie Magic At the International Stunt School in Seattle, veterans of TV and film teach newcomers the art of falls, fights and fire. Share
Musical Instruments Jul 18, 2026 What Happens if Pernambuco Wood Becomes Illegal in Music? For centuries, the standard wood used to make string instruments’ bows has come from the pernambuco tree in Brazil. Its future is uncertain. What Happens if Pernambuco Wood Becomes Illegal in Music? For centuries, the standard wood used to make string instruments’ bows has come from the pernambuco tree in Brazil. Its future is uncertain. Share
Pop and Rock Music Jul 18, 2026 A Beastie Boy Returns to the Mic, With Some Help Thanks to an assist from his sons, Mike D is set to release “Thank You,” the first new music from a member of the pioneering rap trio in 15 years. A Beastie Boy Returns to the Mic, With Some Help Thanks to an assist from his sons, Mike D is set to release “Thank You,” the first new music from a member of the pioneering rap trio in 15 years. Share
United States Politics and Government Jul 18, 2026 As White House Leans on Smithsonian, Little Uproar Over Board Vacancies An odd silence has surrounded a delay to fill several open seats on the board of the Smithsonian, even as a fierce battle to control the institution ensues. As White House Leans on Smithsonian, Little Uproar Over Board Vacancies An odd silence has surrounded a delay to fill several open seats on the board of the Smithsonian, even as a fierce battle to control the institution ensues. Share
Television Jul 18, 2026 ‘Difficult People’ a Decade Later: A Sarcastic Time Capsule This cult comedy about two snide show-business outsiders has a new Blu-ray edition, and a reunion this fall. The creator Julie Klausner discusses why she’d l... ‘Difficult People’ a Decade Later: A Sarcastic Time Capsule This cult comedy about two snide show-business outsiders has a new Blu-ray edition, and a reunion this fall. The creator Julie Klausner discusses why she’d l... Share
Television Jul 18, 2026 In ‘The Westies,’ Chris Brancato Expands His ‘Scumbag Universe’ (Again) For his new series, the co-creator of “Narcos” and “Godfather of Harlem” turns his focus to a violent gang of Irish New Yorkers in the early 1980s. In ‘The Westies,’ Chris Brancato Expands His ‘Scumbag Universe’ (Again) For his new series, the co-creator of “Narcos” and “Godfather of Harlem” turns his focus to a violent gang of Irish New Yorkers in the early 1980s. Share
Fossils Jul 18, 2026 T. Rex Fossil Sells for $50.1 Million, Putting the King Back On Top In a booming fossil market, the T. rex had been dethroned by a stegosaurus. No longer. T. Rex Fossil Sells for $50.1 Million, Putting the King Back On Top In a booming fossil market, the T. rex had been dethroned by a stegosaurus. No longer. Share
Ravinia Festival (Nonprofit) Jul 18, 2026 With Lizzo and Calm Flair, a Storied Venue Reopens for Summer The gorgeously renovated Hunter Pavilion at Ravinia, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s off-season home, was inaugurated with a gala last weekend. With Lizzo and Calm Flair, a Storied Venue Reopens for Summer The gorgeously renovated Hunter Pavilion at Ravinia, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s off-season home, was inaugurated with a gala last weekend. Share
Rap and Hip-Hop Jul 18, 2026 At Young World Festival, Rap’s Avant-Garde Takes Shape The Brooklyn festival Young World spotlights emergent indie rappers and veteran artists. It was the brainchild of Mike, an artist and label head who has beco... At Young World Festival, Rap’s Avant-Garde Takes Shape The Brooklyn festival Young World spotlights emergent indie rappers and veteran artists. It was the brainchild of Mike, an artist and label head who has beco... Share
Theater Jul 18, 2026 ‘The Whoopi Monologues’ Review: Expanding a One-Woman Show Instead of one Whoopi Goldberg, audiences now experience five actresses: Kerry Washington, Kara Young, Dominique Fishback, Danielle Pinnock and Kecia Lewis. ‘The Whoopi Monologues’ Review: Expanding a One-Woman Show Instead of one Whoopi Goldberg, audiences now experience five actresses: Kerry Washington, Kara Young, Dominique Fishback, Danielle Pinnock and Kecia Lewis. Share
Pop and Rock Music Jul 18, 2026 A Soundtrack to the 2026 World Cup Semifinals Listen to songs from Rosalía, Mauvais Djo, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso and the Beatles. A Soundtrack to the 2026 World Cup Semifinals Listen to songs from Rosalía, Mauvais Djo, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso and the Beatles. Share
