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The Western Gothic in Film, Music, and Literature: A Primer

The Western Gothic in Film, Music, and Literature: A Primer

"[A]rtists are here to remind us of the monsters—usually in human form—that lay wait across the plains and mountains and deserts."

By Jon Bassoff | June 20, 2023

Why Dating Is Like a Whodunnit

Why Dating Is Like a Whodunnit

"if I played my part right, with any luck, I could dodge the red herrings, and eventually meet my match..."

By L. M. Chilton | June 20, 2023

The Danger of Adventure

The Danger of Adventure

"I wanted to capture the joy and excitement of exploring the natural world."

By Nicole Baart | June 16, 2023

Alison Gaylin on the Challenges of Bringing a Robert B. Parker PI into the Social Media Era

Alison Gaylin on the Challenges of Bringing a Robert B. Parker PI into the Social Media Era

How Sunny Randall got on Instagram

By Alison Gaylin | June 15, 2023

The Butcher, The Embezzler, and the Fall Guy

The Butcher, The Embezzler, and the Fall Guy

A strange story of greed, corruption, and the meat industry, from early 20th century Minnesota.

By Gretchen Eberhart Cherington | June 15, 2023

Marilyn Monroe Was Murdered, And Three Other Conspiracy Theories I Believe

Marilyn Monroe Was Murdered, And Three Other Conspiracy Theories I Believe

When it comes to the doings of the rich and powerful, Julia Heaberlin has some questions.

By Julia Heaberlin | June 14, 2023

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Drinking, Dancing, and Breaking the Law: Nightlife in the Jazz Age

Drinking, Dancing, and Breaking the Law: Nightlife in the Jazz Age

Upscale speakeasies, working class bars, and a thriving queer subculture were all parts of going out during Prohibition.

By Katharine Schellman | June 8, 2023

Historical Research as Procedural

Historical Research as Procedural

"[H]istorical research can offer a crime writer their own experience of investigation."

By Katharine Beutner | June 8, 2023

'Lou Grant' and The Newspaper Business's Moment on Primetime TV

'Lou Grant' and The Newspaper Business's Moment on Primetime TV

Keith Roysdon on a dated, but still relevant look at the news industry.

By Keith Roysdon | June 7, 2023

High Tech in Low Places: The Makings of the Tech Bro Villain

High Tech in Low Places: The Makings of the Tech Bro Villain

Or, tech bros as (evil) magicians

By James Byrne | June 7, 2023

How The Homes of My Past Continue To Haunt My Life

How The Homes of My Past Continue To Haunt My Life

"There it is—the familiar clink of a key in its lock. The scrape of metal on metal. A hot blast of air on my face."

By Adorah Nworah | June 6, 2023

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