Among the Insurrectionists
by Luke Mogelson
The Capitol was breached by Trump supporters who had been declaring, at rally after rally, that they would go to violent lengths to keep the President in power. A chronicle of an attack foretold.
How El Anatsui Broke the Seal on Contemporary Art
by Julian Lucas
His runaway success began with castaway junk: a bag of bottle caps along the road. Now the Ghanaian sculptor is redefining Africa’s place in the global art scene.
The Holiday Crossword: Century 21
by Caitlin Reid and Robyn Weintraub
A crossword toast to auld lang syne.
What Did You Accomplish in Line for a COVID Test?
by Jeremy Nguyen
The Fiftieth Anniversary of “Feliz Navidad,” the Simplest Song Ever Written
by Michael Schulman
José Feliciano looks back on the nineteen-word Christmas song, which he wrote in ten minutes and recorded in a single take.
Why Do We Still Love “The Office”?
by Sarah Larson
The show’s enduring popularity, even during lockdown, says a lot about the place where we used to spend most of our time.
Using the Homeless to Guard Empty Houses
by Francesca Mari
As the pandemic makes an already terrible housing crisis worse, a new version of house-sitting signals a broken real-estate market.
The Motley Crew Leading Trump’s Election Challenges
by Lizzie Widdicombe
Jared Kushner wanted a “James Baker-like” figure, but he ended up with a ragtag bunch of lawyers led by a raving Rudolph Giuliani, who made his first appearance in federal court in this century.
Will Trump Burn the Evidence?
by Jill Lepore
How the President could endanger the official records of one of the most consequential periods in American history.
The Curse of the Buried Treasure
by Rebecca Mead
Two metal-detector enthusiasts discovered a Viking hoard. It was worth a fortune—but it became a nightmare.