Comic-Book Villain … or Severe-Acne Drug?
Do you know the difference?
A Treasure Story for Adults
The Dig tells the riveting tale of the most famous archaeological excavation in Britain in modern times
Tintin and the Money
Rejected cover artwork by Hergé sells for a record-breaking $3.9 million, but the real drama is still unfolding
Short List
Books to read this week, from histories of China and Hitler’s warships to an investigation into U.S. involvement in Afghanistan
Whole in One
A new documentary attempts to paint the definitive picture of Tiger Woods. But his is a story that’s far from over
Après le Déluge
The Louvre is sending thousands of unseen works to safety in case the Seine overflows
Trump Goes Coup-Coup
On this week’s AIR MAIL podcast, Alessandra Stanley presents a rational idea on how to short-circuit this madness
Transmutations
Tracks to change form to, from John Fahey, Volta Jazz, Alice Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, and more
Aldis Hodge
The Invisible Man star is redefining what it means to be Black in Hollywood. His latest role, in Regina King’s directorial debut, is no exception
Point of View
Don’t judge a book by its cover—unless that cover is one of hundreds of treasures leaping from the pages of this new collection
At Death’s Door
His Russian-doping story, Icarus, won the Oscar for best documentary. In a new film, Bryan Fogel reveals harrowing details of the Khashoggi killing
The Tastemaker
Azu Nwagbogu is building a vibrant art scene in Nigeria. Can he reclaim the continent’s artistic glories?
American Hustle
The essayist’s latest is a reflection on “the emotions of money,” tracing a finance-fueled history of the U.S. from Thomas Jefferson to his own parents
Bird’s Eye View
Museums may be shuttered, but birding is not halted by pandemics. In New York City, a rare visit from three forest-dwelling Barred Owls
The Parent Trap
As she expanded her viral essay on millennial burnout into a book, the writer reveals the one parenting stat she couldn’t shake
Mean Streets
Fran Lebowitz’s name is synonymous with two things: caustic wit and New York City. Martin Scorsese’s rollicking new documentary series captures both
