Arts
From 'Dragon Tattoo' To The 'Spider's Web': Stieg Larsson's Heroine Returns
The late novelist's Millennium series is getting an addition, The Girl in the Spider's Web. The book, written by David Lagercrantz, just got its title and a U.S. release date: Sept. 1.
How A 1970s Fashion Faceoff Put American Designers In The Spotlight
In The Battle of Versailles, fashion critic Robin Givhan tells the story of the groundbreaking runway show that pitched French couture designers against American up-and-comers.
'Lost Child' Author Caryl Phillips: 'I Needed To Know Where I Came From'
"A part of me was beneath the surface and I had to discover it if I wanted to write with any clarity about myself," says Phillips. His novel The Lost Child brings Wuthering Heights into modern times.
With Sunny, Modern Homes, Joseph Eichler Built The Suburbs In Style
The developer was known for well-crafted tract homes that dotted California suburbs after World War II. "The architecture really does inform the way you live," says Eichler homeowner Adriene Biondo.
'Wolf Hall' On Stage And TV Means More Makeovers For Henry VIII's 'Pit Bull'
Hilary Mantel's popular novels breathed new life into Thomas Cromwell's legacy. Now, between a play and a miniseries, there seems to be no limit to the blacksmith's son's potential for reinvention.
Will The Next 'MacGyver' Be An Indian Woman?
Sharpen your Swiss Army knives and grab an extra roll of duct tape, because Mac may be coming back. The creators are looking to the fans to design the new show. And there's one big twist.
United Noshes: Dinner Party Aims To Eat Its Way Through Global Cuisine
A couple is cooking its way through meals from all 193 members of the United Nations. The series of dinner parties for friends and strangers is also a fundraiser and way to foster global connections.
Making Cheese In The Land Of The Bible: Add Myrrh And A Leap Of Faith
Spring in the West Bank means Bedouin herders' ewes and nanny goats are full of milk — and cheese making abounds. The traditional method relies on a few simple ingredients and a long cultural memory.
The Revival Of Lamb Ham: A Colonial Tradition Renewed
British colonialists brought lamb ham to America, where a sugar-cured, smoked variety became popular. Easier-to-cure pork ham eventually took its place, but now two Virginians are bringing it back.