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Judge, Critic, Saloniére: On Sylvia Lynd, One of the Great Literary Citizens of the 20th Century

Judge, Critic, Saloniére: On Sylvia Lynd, One of the Great Literary Citizens of the 20th Century

Nicola Wilson on the Book Society, Hugh Walpole, and Lynd’s Overshadowed Author Career

By Nicola Wilson | June 26, 2025

“Shakespeare in a Ring.” Hulk Hogan and the Rise of Pro Wrestling in the American Psyche

“Shakespeare in a Ring.” Hulk Hogan and the Rise of Pro Wrestling in the American Psyche

Marc Raimondi on the Terry Bollea’s McDonalds-esque Appeal

By Marc Raimondi | June 25, 2025

How Amaranth Influenced Indigenous Culture and Cooking in the American Southwest

How Amaranth Influenced Indigenous Culture and Cooking in the American Southwest

Michael Shaikh Explores the History and Legacy of Pueblo Cuisine in New Mexico

By Michael Shaikh | June 25, 2025

This is how over 40% of NYC bookstores became unionized.

This is how over 40% of NYC bookstores became unionized.

By James Folta | June 24, 2025

Gatsby’s Lost Plaintiffs: On the Absurd Fiction of Legal Equality in America

Gatsby’s Lost Plaintiffs: On the Absurd Fiction of Legal Equality in America

Aron Solomon Looks at American Law Through a Jazz Age Lens

By Aron Solomon | June 24, 2025

Sodom and Gomorrah on Celluloid: How the Hays Code Took the Sex Out of Hollywood

Sodom and Gomorrah on Celluloid: How the Hays Code Took the Sex Out of Hollywood

Michael Koresky on the Influence of Catholic Moralism in the Early Days of American Film

By Michael Koresky | June 24, 2025

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Diana Arterian Explores the All-Consuming Ancient Obsession Behind Her Latest Poetry Collection

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