The Shadow of Evil

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Soundtrack of a Revolution

Seeing and hearing a protest explode on the streets of Santiago

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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.

Megan Buskey

A Secret History

An interview with International Spy Museum historian Dr. Vince Houghton

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10 of the Most Influential Literary Characters of All Time

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This Is What Terror Sounds Like

10 pieces to guarantee the Halloween shivers

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10 Famous Authors With Surprising Day Jobs

Or, 10 reasons to hang on to that office job

Katie Daniels

35 Over 35

These writers got their start after age 35—there’s still hope for you

Our Editors

An Excerpt from Gitanjali by Rabindranath Tagore

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“My November Guest” by Robert Frost

Amanda Holmes

“Nirvana” by Charles Bukowski

“A poem of this caliber needs a revitalization”

Amanda Holmes

“Dungeon” by Rabindranath Tagore

Poems read aloud, beautifully

Amanda Holmes