The 18th-century French Enlightenment cult of reason produced the 19th-century Romantic cult of passion as a counterreaction.

When the World Cup kicks off in June, billions will turn their attention to games spread across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. It’s an experience Roger Bennett likens to a solar eclipse, except the ...

In its near 100-year history, the FIFA World Cup has thrown up results that sparked global shock, nationwide trauma and the culmination of football generations that promised so much. The beauty of ...

In his “Island at the Edge of the World,” the British archaeologist Mike Pitts delves into the misconceptions and legends surrounding a complex ancient culture. By Joshua Hammer Joshua Hammer is the ...