Architect Robert Venturi Dies At 93
A giant of postmodern architecture, he said he rejected unity, consistency and clarity: "All of those things made ... not for beautiful purity — but dead purity."
Arts
Investigative Journalist Aims To Expose Ills Of Privately Run Prisons
American Prison is the remarkable story of a journalist who spent four months working as a corrections officer — and a horrifying exposé of how prisoners are treated by a profiting corporation.
Khaled Hosseini Says A Succinct 'Sea Prayer' For A Refugee's Journey
The novelist known for his epic works about Afghanistan turns his attention to the human impact of the Syrian refugee crisis in a slim, poetic, illustrated book.
Memoirist: Evangelical Purity Movement Sees Women's Bodies As A 'Threat'
In Pure, Linda Kay Klein reflects on the "deep, long-lasting shame" caused by churches that claim women and girls are responsible for the sexual desires of men.
At The 2018 Emmys, 'Game Of Thrones' And 'Mrs. Maisel' Soar While The Hosts Struggle
Amazon's The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel cleaned up in the comedy categories and Game of Thrones won the big drama prize for the third time. The show on the whole, though, was awfully dull.
'These Truths' Looks At America Through The Promises Of Its Beginning
By engaging with our country's past — and present — in an intellectually honest way, Jill Lepore has created a book that truly does encapsulate the American story in all its pain and triumph.
In The Powerful 'Deviation,' Luce D'Eramo Rejects Her Past And Faces An Uncertain Future
First published in 1979 and now released in English for the first time, D'Eramo's autobiographical novel details her harrowing experiences in German labor camps during World War II.
2018 Emmys Winners: The Complete List
Game of Thrones, Saturday Night Live, and Westworld led the Primetime Emmy nominations back in July, but it was The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel that took home the most awards.
Emmys Red Carpet Highlights: A Look At The Fashion
The stars took a walk down the red carpet before the 70th annual Primetime Emmy Awards. Here's a peek at what they wore.
Actress Sally Field Discusses Her Relationship With Burt Reynolds
In her memoir, In Pieces, actress Sally Field remembers her relationship with actor Burt Reynolds. She writes that the relationship was controlling and emotionally abusive.