Because presidential elections are so momentous, they bring up a lot of big questions about how we see the world, what we value, and how we should act. And those questions have implications for things far beyond the realm of politics. One of the most famous novels to capture … [Read more...]
Classic Reconsidered: The Lost World and Journey to the Center of the Earth
As we explained in this month's feature article, archaeology—which is focused on human history—is different from paleontology—which is focused on other species. But these two fields are often thought of together: when many people imagine ancient human history, … [Read more...]
Classic Reconsidered: Arrowsmith
This issue has been all about the role medical research plays in advancing medicine. One of the most famous depictions of this field comes from Sinclair Lewis's 1925 novel Arrowsmith. … [Read more...]
Classic Reconsidered: Lord of the Flies
We've talked a lot about constitutional law in this month's issue, focusing especially on what the Supreme Court does. But there's another important question to ask: what does a society without a constitution look like? … [Read more...]
Classic Reconsidered: Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea
This month's issue has been all about the wonders of the ocean, and especially the wonders of the deep ocean. That's something that has fascinated scientists, writers, and everyday people for a long, long time. … [Read more...]
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