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The Talented Mr. Ripley

Patricia Highsmith's most memorable supervillain was inspired by a chance encounter. But how fictional was he really?

Unearthing Richard III: The Luckiest Find in History

All it took to locate the bones of Richard III was 500 years, a psychic vision, and a grassroots movement.

A Brief History of Jeopardy!

The long-running game show is adored by millions. But there was a time—and another time, and one more time—when questions swirled around its survival.

How 'Twin Peaks' Made Modern Art of the Soap Opera

'Twin Peaks' proved to fans, critics, and industry gatekeepers alike that television would no longer live in the shadow of film.

The Feminine Mystique

Before Betty Friedan could escape her marriage, she had to start a revolution.

Exploring the Darkest Corridors of the Internet

In a place where no one shows his face and no one plays by the rules, how do you tell where the game ends and reality begins?

Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On

Mad Scientist of the Month: Who’s Afraid of Taylor Wilson?

Update (2/7/2012): Taylor Wilson at the White Houseby Judy DuttonAt 10, he built his first bomb. At 14, he made a nuclear reactor. Now he’s