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Literature & Books

A collection of 23 issues

Your Childhood Was a Lie: Grimm's Fairy Tales are French and King Arthur is Fan-Fiction

Your favorite 'German' fairy tales? Many were French stories collected from Huguenot descendants by the Grimms. And King Arthur? The legendary British king's most famous tales, including Lancelot and the Grail quest, were essentially popular French fanfiction from the 12th century.

Literature & Books History Art, Culture & Design

The Secret Fortress of Knowledge: Uncovering the Massive Library Hidden Beneath Bryant Park

Beneath NYC's bustling Bryant Park lies the Milstein Research Stacks, a massive, two-level underground facility. This climate-controlled "bunker" holds over 4 million books on 84 miles of shelving, delivered to readers above by a sophisticated conveyor system known as the "book train."

Literature & Books Technology & Innovation Geography & Places

The Blonde Holly: Why Truman Capote Believed Marilyn Monroe Was the Only Choice for Breakfast at Tiffany's

Before Audrey Hepburn's iconic portrayal, Truman Capote had one star in mind for his Holly Golightly: Marilyn Monroe. He felt betrayed by the casting, believing Monroe alone could capture the fragile, tragic truth of the character he wrote, a truth sanitized for Hepburn's classic film.

Entertainment & Media Literature & Books Biography & Personal Stories

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