Katrina Gulliver is writing a history of urban life. Follow her on Twitter: @katrinagulliver.
When Kidnappings Were All the Rage
With panic in the air, federal law enforcement seized the moment.
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Miracles and Magic
The desire to know one's fortune seems to be an instinctive human urge.
The Long Shadow of the Palmer Raids
A century ago, the Wilson administration cracked down on immigrant anarchists. The raids lasted three months, and their impact was felt for decades.
What If Man Is a Killer Ape Beset by Original Sin?
A new book probes the roots of humans' destructive impulses.
A Social Media Platform Has Banned Support of Trump
It's Ravelry, and it's not just a "knitting site."
Myers-Briggs Is Bunk
Why doesn't that stop people from taking the enduringly popular personality test?
How We Lost Privacy
Today people are shamed for not sharing personal information about themselves.