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Enjoy articles from Time and Smithsonian from the last 30 days.
How to Use Spy Tactics in Your Daily Life
Spies are more akin to great psychiatrists than action heroes. But the tactics that they use are very useful—and fascinating.
Our Healthcare System Is Broken. Can Technology Help Heal It?
Arianna Huffington explores why the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has sparked anger at the U.S. healthcare system and argues that technology has the potential to heal—or exacerbate—the system’s existing issues.
Why We Can’t Rely on Science Alone to Make Public Health Decisions
Discussing the tradeoffs in public-health decisions might help us make better choices, write Dr. Christopher Worsham and Dr. Anupam Jena.
What Gladiator II Captures About This American Political Moment
The sequel tracks a shift in the politics of the Roman empire—one with echoes in this moment.
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Ho, Ho, Ho! 15 Festive Photos of Santa Claus to Get You Into the Christmas Spirit
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and ol’ St. Nick is spreading holiday cheer for all to hear
The Christmas Story Has Always Been About Power
“There are two ways of projecting power: there is Herod’s way, and there is Jesus’ way,” writes N.T. Wright.
Why People Believe Trump and RFK Jr.’s Dangerous and Debunked Claims about Vaccines and Autism
Even though vaccines do not cause autism, a many Americans believe they do. The vaccine-autism link myth persists because it implies that autism can be cured.
What Gisele Pelicot’s Case Can—and Can’t—Change for Survivors
The highly-publicized Gisele Pelicot case may not change the circumstances, and shame, that many survivors of sexual abuse face.
Martin Sheen: Why President Biden Should Commute Death Row
President Joe Biden recently commuted the sentences of roughly 1,500 people. Now, Martin Sheen argues that he should commute all federal death sentences.
The Power of a False ‘Lost Cause’ Christmas Myth
White Southern myths about slavery, including a story about enslavers’ Christmas benevolence, have helped prop up racism.
What to Know About the Real Y2K Problem Before You Watch Y2K
The Year 2000 computer problem continues to nag at us 25 years later.
The History That Syria’s New Leaders Will Need to Overcome
For 54 years, Hafez and Bashar al-Assad cultivated ethnic and religious divides that threaten Syria’s future even after their dynasty’s fall.
The Crucial Role Emotions Play in Productivity
Productivity has never been just about time management. It’s also about managing one’s emotions, writes Israa Nasir.
Trump Should Rule Out Israel Annexing the West Bank
Several of the President-elect’s cabinet picks have expressed support for the idea. It would be a disaster.
Humiliated Abroad, Iran Is Also Enfeebled at Home
On top of losing its footholds in Syria, Lebanon, and Gaza, the Islamic Republic is also reeling at home.
Five Lessons From My Mentor
The passing of Marc Stad’s mentor prompted him to reflect on the key lessons he has gained over nearly two decades.
The 2024 Election Marked the Culmination of a Half-Century Transformation in American Politics
Basic political geography means Democrats might need to ask themselves a broader question as they look to rebound.
How to Make Being Single During the Holidays Actually Fun
Your singledom gives you freedom to celebrate the holiday season however you want to, writes Myisha Battle.
The Case Against Dogs in the Office
Pets need meaningful work of their own. Not ‘dog-friendly’ human workplaces, writes bioethicist Jessica Pierce.
The Trouble With the Ultra-Rich’s Environmentalism
Zero-carbon mansions and super-yachts are less a sign of a sustainable future than a highly exclusive one.
America’s Close Elections Signal a New Gilded Age
Close Elections Signal a New Gilded Age
How Estrangement Has Become an Epidemic in America
‘According to our research, today, 1 in 2 adults is estranged from a close relative,’ write Joshua Coleman and Will Johnson.
The Internet Missed the Point on Luigi Mangione
Mythologizing Mangione will not get us any closer to the truth of what happened or what he seems to be after, writes Kara Alaimo.
The Debate About Whether Men Have Been Left Behind Is Decades Old
It’s crucial to understand the real history behind claims that men are being marginalized.
The Centuries of History Behind Political Appeals to White Grievance
The 18th and 19th century origins of the appeal to white victimhood.
The History of North Carolina Exposes the Truth About Swing States
Tight electoral margins might be thought to foster centrism. In reality, partisan power grabs are incentivized in purple states.
The Consequences of Elevating Politics to a Religion
Arianna Huffington explores the cost of how politics—and scientism—have become America’s religion.
Syria Could Be the Beginning of the End of Russia’s Imperial Ambitions
Our columnists write how the house of cards that Vladimir Putin has carefully stacked over more than two decades is folding before our eyes.
Abortion Has Always Been More Than Health Care
Across the history of the U.S. abortion-rights movement, it has also been a matter of equality.
Why Trump’s Talk of Recess Appointments Is Dangerous
The President-elect may appoint extreme cabinet members without congressional scrutiny, writes Senator Chris Coons.
How the U.S. Can Maintain Its Military Edge Over China
America is blessed with the world’s most capable military and a vast network of allies. Yet Washington is taking it for granted.
The Best Books of 2024
Whether you’re doing some holiday shopping or looking for your own next read, consider our thoughtfully curated lists.
The Ten Best Books About Food of 2024
Travel to the American South, Vietnam and beyond with this year’s best cookbooks, memoirs and historic deep dives
An Astonishing, Rarely Seen Islamic Art Collection Goes on Display
At the oldest public art museum in the United States, miniatures, glassware and other intricately created works transport visitors around the world
A Curious Industry Once Gave Anyone With a Song in Their Heart a (Long) Shot at Stardom
How the dubious tradition of song-sharking led to a strangely beautiful repository of folk art
How Fallingwater Gave Frank Lloyd Wright a Second Wind
The architectural wonder re-established the designer as a titan of his generation and shifted the public’s view of Modernism from a foreign movement to a part of the American character
Celebrate Day of the Dead With These 15 Scenes of Festivities and Remembrance
These images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest show how communities in Mexico and beyond mark Día de los Muertos.
How the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Went From Its Modest Start to an American Tradition Rivaling Stuffing and Pumpkin Pie
A century on, the country’s most beloved Thursday spectacle reaches new heights
This Savvy Librarian Was the True Force Behind New York’s Iconic Morgan Library
It fell to Belle da Costa Greene, a Black woman whose racial identity was kept secret for decades, to catalog J.P. Morgan’s immense collection of books and art
Meet the Italian 'Fruit Detective' Who Investigates Centuries-Old Paintings for Clues About Produce That Has Disappeared From the Kitchen Table
Renaissance paintings, medieval archives, cloistered orchards—how one Italian scientist is uncovering secrets that could help combat a growing agricultural crisis