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“The poster craze in candidateville,” an 1896 political cartoon by C.J. Taylor.
politics

Presidential Pageantry: Our Favorite Reads

American presidents spare no expense when it comes to making an impression.
Roxanne Hoorn January 17, 2025
From skis and boats to wind-driven sleds and teams of dogs, there's a lot of ways to travel the Antarctic.
exploration

Antarctic Explorations: Our Favorite Reads

From “windsleds” to sled dogs.
Roxanne Hoorn January 10, 2025
From Māori ancestors to Antarctic researchers, we explore stories of coming home.
exploration

Coming Home: Our Favorite Reads

Return trips, long treks, and smells that remind us of our roots.
Roxanne Hoorn January 3, 2025
Årsgång is the Swedish tradition of a solitary, night-time walk in the forest is just one of many spooky folk stories surrounding the New Year.
witchcraft

Spooky Winter Holiday Lore: Our Favorite Reads

From Christmas goblins to a New Year’s ghost-horse, these creepy tales are sure to keep you in the holiday spirit.
Roxanne Hoorn December 27, 2024
Around the world, people ward off evil Christmas creatures, from witches to kid-eating cats.
monsters

Christmas Monsters: Our Favorite Reads

These creatures of lore are definitely on the naughty list.
Roxanne Hoorn December 20, 2024