For a colossal challenge, try tower-running
The sport, which involves hurrying up high-rises, is ascendant
Thu May 2, 2024 21:03
“Boléro” is among the most lucrative works of classical music
It is also at the forefront of a new film and copyright dispute
Thu May 2, 2024 16:20
A new graphic novel takes aim at Iran’s oppressive government
The author of “Persepolis” returns with a riveting collection of illustrated stories
Thu May 2, 2024 16:20
Paul Auster was the original bard of Brooklyn
A recurring theme of his novels was life’s coincidences
Wed May 1, 2024 21:12
Is there more or less sex on screen?
Data show that the amount of sexual content in top films has sharply declined since 2000
Wed May 1, 2024 16:48
A little-remembered rivalry that shaped the modern world
The race between Carl Linnaeus and Georges-Louis de Buffon to categorise all life had long-lasting consequences
Tue Apr 30, 2024 15:47