J.R.R. Tolkien is Spinning in His Grave (and Coming Up 7-7-7)
The great author labored for 20 years to bring forth the epic tale that could inspire a fancy slot machine.
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John O. Brennan Biography: New!
John O. Brennan took the oath of office 9 March 2013 and became the 21st Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Read more in the Who2 biography.
Garish Photos of a Dozen Famous Weddings
Just-slightly-weird wedding shots of the DiMaggios, the Presleys, the Obamas and more.
Oh, No: Amanda Knox to be Tried Yet Again
Diabolical she-devil or innocent college student? Italian courts want to ask that question all over again.
George Martin Biography: New!
Meet the superproducer for the biggest superband in pop music history.
Tilda Swinton Photos: A Dozen New Ones, for Almost No Reason at All
She’s sleeping in a glass box at the Museum of Modern Art. And what are you doing with your day?
Death to Punxsutawney Phil?
The beloved groundhog has been sentenced to death in Ohio for falsely predicting an early spring.
The Beatles and ‘Please Please Me’: The 50th Anniversary
The lads from Liverpool released their first album on March 22, 1963.
Was ‘Baghdad Bob’ Right After All?
His crazy predictions were ridiculed in 2003, but they don’t sound quite so crazy now.
Jeff Bezos Finds Apollo Parts in the Ocean
Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos and his team have recovered discarded rocket engine parts from the bottom of the ocean.
Happy Birthday, Wyatt Earp!
The frontier lawman was born 19 March 1848. Coincidentally, I recently watched a 1957 movie about him.
Michelle Obama in Vogue
Well, she looks great. Let’s just admit she looks great.
Papa Francesco’s First Day
He prayed at Santa Maria Maggiore, one of Rome’s oldest basilicas.
Pope Francis I Biography: New!
Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina has become Pope Francis I.
Every Time They Choose a Pope, Barcelona Wins 4-0
At this rate they may make Lionel Messi the first Latin American pope.
Two More Popefuls: New Biographies of Papabiles!
Black smoke today means the College of Cardinals has not decided on a new pope. We have new biographies of Peter Turkson and Angelo Bagnasco, two possible replacements — papabiles!
Papal Smoke Cam: Live!
If you’re waiting for the white smoke, here’s your view.
Mrs. Robert Falcon Scott’s Awesome Story
The wife of South Pole explorer was a famous sculptor whose story is as fascinating as her more famous husband’s.
Betting On the Pope
It may not be the Super Bowl, but papal betting has a lively history.
Joel Osteen and Arthur Schopenhauer: A Friendly Conversation
Schopenhauer influenced Nietsche, and Osteen influenced Oprah. Who comes out on top?