Biography
Charles Atlas: Muscle Man
How the original 97-pound weakling transformed himself into Charles Atlas and brought the physical fitness movement to the masses
By Jonathan Black
Also see: Bodybuilders Through the Ages
The Triumph of Frank Lloyd Wright
The Guggenheim Museum, turning 50 this year, showcases the trailblazer's mission to elevate American society through architecture
By Arthur Lubow
For General Patton's Family, Recovered Ground
Famed World War II Gen. George S. Patton's grandson finds his calling in the ashes of his fathers journals
By Benjamin W. Patton
George Koval: Atomic Spy Unmasked
Iowa-born and army-trained, how did George Koval manage to steal a critical U.S. atom bomb secret for the Soviets, that is only now coming to light?
By Michael Walsh
Who Discovered the North Pole?
A century ago, explorer Robert Peary earned fame for discovering the North Pole, but did Frederick Cook get there first?
By Bruce Henderson
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