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Liberation Pavilion Review: The American Pursuit of Peace

A new exhibit hall and theater at the National WWII Museum in New Orleans focuses on the conclusion of World War II and the ensuing efforts to promote peace and freedom around the world.

Mark Yost

November 15, 2023

5 min read

‘Acts of Faith: Religion and the American West’ Review: The Borders of Belief

A wide-ranging show at the New-York Historical Society explores the ways different faiths and communities both shaped and were shaped by the nation’s westward expansion.

Edward Rothstein

November 11, 2023

4 min read

*** ONE-TIME USE *** Joaquin Phoenix stars as Napoleon Bonaparte in Apple Original Films and Columbia Pictures theatrical release of NAPOLEON. Photo by: Kevin Baker

Why Napoleon Still Has Star Power

A new movie directed by Ridley Scott is the latest in a long line of stories inspired by the brilliant and destructive emperor of France.

David A. Bell

November 9, 2023

6 min read

Marriage as a Mirror of Human Nature

From sacred ritual to declining institution, wedlock has always reflected our ideas about liberty and commitment.

Amanda Foreman

October 26, 2023

3 min read

Taylor Swift performs during the Eras Tour at Soldier Field on June 2, 2023, in Chicago. (Shanna Madison/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)

‘Era’: A Global Age, a Personal Journey—or a Taylor Swift Album

The idea of ‘eras’ dates back to the ancient Roman calendar, but Taylor’s version reflects how people are using the term to define periods in their own lives

Ben Zimmer

October 19, 2023

3 min read