Renaissance man Gordon Parks made an indelible mark on nearly every art form in midcentury America, from photography to filmmaking.

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A century ago, the Teapot Dome scandal was the Watergate of its time.
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If you find yourself at a royal breakfast table, make sure you follow proper pastry protocol.
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All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?
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The use of amphorae is a callback to the past, anchoring modern wine drinkers to history.
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It’s impossible not to have fun when you’re hanging out with this goofy breed.
Harried judges in Manhattan and elsewhere hear cases into the early morning hours, including allegations of cleaver attacks.