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Howard zinn historian

An unhinged biography of left-wing historian Howard Zinn

Philip Terzian · October 17, 2026 8:40 am

Associate Justice Samuel Alito stands in his chambers at the Supreme Court in Washington, on Sept. 29. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)

In ‘So Ordered,’ Justice Samuel Alito reflects on his judicial philosophy

Walker Percy in Covington, Louisiana, in 1977. (AP Photo)

Revisiting Walker Percy’s ‘The Last Gentleman’ at 60

CBS broadcasters Tony Romo, left, and Jim Nantz call the NFL football wild card playoff game between the Buffalo Bills and the Denver Broncos on Jan. 12, 2025. (Adrian Kraus/AP)

With Tony Romo gone from CBS, should we brace for more changes in NFL broadcasting?

fear entertainment

When another’s fear is our entertainment

young patriots patriotism americana america 250

‘250 Great American Things’: A playful, patriotic celebration

James Rosen August 2, 2026 5:00 am

Maria Schell and Marcello Mastroianni in "White Nights." (Courtesy of Janus Films)

‘White Nights’ starring Marcello Mastroianni rereleased in restored version

Peter Tonguette August 1, 2026 5:15 am

David Morrissey in "Gone." (James Pardon/ITV)

Britbox’s mystery ‘Gone’ is good, old-fashioned entertainment

Graham Hillard August 1, 2026 5:00 am

Faith Jesus Religion Heaven

A fresh look at Malcolm Muggeridge’s ‘Jesus, the Man Who Lives’

Peter Cordi July 26, 2026 5:30 am

Psychology thinking novel women

Novelist Sigrid Nunez’s finely crafted, beautifully written short stories

Malcolm Forbes July 26, 2026 5:15 am

The Louisiana Purchase

‘The Louisiana Purchase’ details the forefront of a mighty empire

Kyle Sammin July 26, 2026 5:00 am

Buster Keaton in "The Navigator." (The Museum of Modern Art Film Stills Archive)

Museum of Modern Art to feature silent masterpieces by Chaplin, Keaton, Griffith, and more

Tim Page July 25, 2026 6:30 am

A goat eats some of the kudzu growing around a home in Fairfax County, Virginia. (Timothy P. Carney/Washington Examiner)

A suburbanite contends with kudzu

Tim Carney July 25, 2026 5:15 am

Damrak Street in central Amsterdam on 5 May, 2025. (Getty Images)

When traveling to Amsterdam, attend to the locals’ accents

Rob Long July 25, 2026 5:00 am

Jimmy Gonzales, Matt Damon, and Himesh Patel in "The Odyssey."

Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ is clumsy, anachronistic, and badly acted

Peter Tonguette July 24, 2026 5:30 am

Anya Taylor-Joy in "Lucky." (Courtesy of Apple TV+)

Anya Taylor-Joy shines in crime series ‘Lucky’

Graham Hillard July 24, 2026 5:15 am

Olivia Rodrigo's third album is a heartbreaking account of an intense romance and its demise. (Randy Holmes/Disney via Getty Images)

Olivia Rodrigo’s new album defies expectations, including her audience’s

Jack Baruth July 19, 2026 6:30 am