The Morgan Library, an abandoned subway station and other New York City secrets
From the air, underground, or at street-level, EL PAÍS has put together a list of 10 surprising places to explore in the Big Apple, beyond the touristy clichés
Barbara Kingsolver, writer: ‘You buy a book to take a break, not to be taught a lesson’
In ‘Demon Copperhead’ the American author builds a saga about the impoverished Appalachian region and the opioid crisis. Inspired by Charles Dickens, the book won the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction
Industrialization began in Britain a century before the Industrial Revolution
The compilation of millions of documents shows that agriculture had lost its hegemony to manufacturing long before the advent of the steam engine
Dickens’ Christmas spirit lives on in 21st-century stories
The world changes, but books, movies, and Christmas series almost never change. At least, not those sold in bulk
Godzilla, Tyrannosaurus rex and Raquel Welch’s bikini: The adventures of a geeky paleontologist
In the book ‘Dinosaurs and Other Animals,’ José Luis Sanz revisits the history of paleontology through its influence on the popular imagination
Unearthed remains of dozens of children reveal Industrial Revolution’s cruelty
A study of bones and teeth from the 19th century – recently unearthed in the United Kingdom – shows that children suffered from physical punishment, stunted growth and malnutrition
The 2022 Christmas Movie Marathon: The best titles to watch at home
From 1940s classics to remakes and brand new releases, the main streaming platforms are hoping to keep viewers glued to the screen this holiday season
New York City desperately seeking ‘Rat Czar’ amid worsening rodent problem
Mayor Eric Adams is offering up to $170,000 to whoever shows ‘the drive, determination, and killer instinct” to effectively deal with one of the Big Apple’s longstanding public health issues