William Holden, Model Prisoner
How the actor defined the ideal, postwar man
By David Lehman Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Why Book Reviewing Isn’t Going Anywhere
A researcher explores the future of a changing practice
By Scott Nover Tuesday, January 14, 2020
The View From the End of the World
Wildfires, volcanoes, and the story of a mythical tree
By Walter Nicklin Friday, January 10, 2020
Preserving the Wild
What’s next for America’s largest national forest?
By James Conaway Thursday, January 2, 2020
A Holiday Reading Roundup
Seven books published by the Scholar’s contributors in 2019
By Our Editors Monday, December 16, 2019
Soundtrack of a Revolution
Seeing and hearing a protest explode on the streets of Santiago
By Penelope Rowlands Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Corruption in the Courts
To understand how Ukraine became the center of Trump’s impeachment inquiry, it helps to understand the country’s troubled judiciary.
By Megan Buskey Monday, November 25, 2019
A Secret History
An interview with International Spy Museum historian Dr. Vince Houghton
By Taylor Curry Thursday, November 21, 2019
Too Long Ignored
An engaging look at the forces that shaped history south of the border
By Richard Moe Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Silver, Sword & Stone: Three Crucibles in the Latin American Story by Marie Arana
What He Stood For
How Angus Cameron, one of the most significant editors in the history of American publishing, responded to being targeted by the McCarthy blacklist
By Jonathan Coleman Friday, April 24, 2026
Who Is Blake Whiting?
The most astonishingly productive historian in recent times is someone you’ll never meet
By Andrew Lawler Thursday, April 16, 2026
The Importance of Being Idle
What Paul Lafargue taught us about work
By Robert Zaretsky Monday, March 30, 2026
Gilded Guilt
On Taylor Swift, Julian Fellowes, and the class conflicts that never die
By Jessa Crispin Friday, February 13, 2026
The Popper Principle
Did Plato really espouse ideas that led eventually to totalitarianism?
By Robert Zaretsky Thursday, January 29, 2026
It’s a Wonderful (Falling Apart) Life
In the disrepair of our everyday world are suggestions of life’s burdens and consolations
By Ben Slote Friday, December 19, 2025
The Conspiracist Cotton Mather
The zealot who oversaw the Salem Witch Trials initially voiced restraint—what changed?
By Colin Dickey Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Baby Shoggoth Is Listening
Why are some writers tailoring their work for AI, and what does this mean for the future of writing and reading?
By Dan Kagan-Kans Wednesday, October 29, 2025
What Is an American Hero, Anyway?
Lists of great artists say more about the list-maker than the artist
By Jessa Crispin Friday, October 24, 2025
