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Historian Erik Rutkow argues in a new book that forests are key to understanding how our nation developed and who we are today
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The “Latin Lover” and His Enemies
Rudolph Valentino fought a long battle against innuendo about his masculinity right up until he died. But now he seems to have won
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Anthem For America Music Guide
Document Deep Dive: The Musical History of “The Star-Spangled Banner”
Was the national anthem really set to the melody of a drinking tune? Take a closer look at the original manuscript of Francis Scott Key’s song
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The Rise and Fall of Ken-chan, the $43,000 Robot Waiter
The spaghetti-slinging robot drew crowds at Grazie’s Italian Restaurant in Tokyo
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In 1912, a family of six was murdered by ax in the little town of Villisca, Iowa. Might these killings be linked to nine other similar crimes?
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Fritz Haber’s Experiments in Life and Death
The German chemist helped feed the world. Then he developed the first chemical weapons used in battle
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1923 Envisions the Two-Wheeled Flying Car of 1973
As cars got larger in the 1920s, the “Helicar” was presented as the solution to congested city streets
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According to legend, Queen Victoria, informed of an early president’s angry insult to her ambassador, struck Bolivia off the map. But is it true?
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Great Moments in Chicken Culinary History
Where did these six poultry-based dishes (with one imposter) get their start?
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The War of 1812: 200 Years Later
What is there to remember about the battles long relegated to footnote status? More than you might think!
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The War of 1812’s Forgotten Battle Cry
Remember the Raisin? You probably don’t
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Today’s special: Our first annual food issue
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How the Chicken Conquered the World
The epic begins 10,000 years ago in an Asian jungle and ends today in kitchens all over the world
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Julia Child’s Recipe for a Thoroughly Modern Marriage
Food writer Ruth Reichl looks at the impact of the famous chef’s partnership with her husband Paul
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Don’t Let Your Money Fly Away: A 1909 Warning to Airship Investors
Flying aboard aircraft? Just a passing fad
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Predictions for Educational TV in the 1930s
Before it became known as the “idiot box,” television was seen as the best hope for bringing enlightenment to the American people
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“I Was Looking Forward to a Quiet Old Age”
Instead, Etta Shiber, a widow and former Manhattan housewife, helped smuggle stranded Allied soldiers out of Nazi-occupied in Paris
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Big Things Ahead… But Keep Your Shirt On
Americans in the 1940s had wondrous expectations about the post-war world. Meet one author who advised them to curb their enthusiasm
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Pass it on: The Secret that Preceded the Indian Rebellion of 1857
British officials were alarmed at the rapid distribution of mysterious Indian breads across much of the Raj
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Mechanical Matchmaking: The Science of Love in the 1920s
Four “scientific” tests to determine whether your marriage will succeed or fail
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