The clash of faith and science in Napoleonic FranceThe Dendera zodiac―an ancient bas-relief temple ceiling adorned with mysterious symbols of the stars and planets―was first discovered by the French during Napoleon's campaign in Egypt, and quickly...

First published more than a decade ago, Globalizing Capital remains an indispensable part of the economic literature today. Written by renowned economist Barry Eichengreen, this classic book emphasizes the importance of the international monetary system...

In her third collection of poems, Claudia Rankine creates a profoundly daring, ingeniously experimental examination of pregnancy, childbirth, and artistic expression.Liv, an expectant mother, and her husband, Erland, are at an impasse from her reluctance...