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December 12, 2021
The Cinematic Sainthood of Diego Maradona
Paolo Sorrentino’s “The Hand of God” is a coming-of-age movie set during a legendary chapter in soccer history.
by Jo Livingstone

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The best reason to listen to Johnny Cash is his music, not his political opinions.
by Chris Lehmann
Hernan Cortes, Captain Cook, and Prince Philip were each worshiped as deities—with very different consequences.
by Ian Beacock

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A trip to the New York Historical Society’s exhibition of the legendary biographer’s archive with CUNY journalism graduate students
by Alex Shephard
The Portuguese writer lived through dozens of detailed alter egos. How much does his real identity matter?
by Damion Searls
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