As Donald Trump has gained fame and power, his rage at opponents and appetite for vengeance appear to have sharpened. A ...

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The Tower of Babel has a surprising parallel in Greek mythology—Otus and Ephialtes’ daring attempt to reach Olympus.

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Gopalkrishna Gandhi and Daniil Tolstoy, descendants of two of the most influential thinkers of modern history, explore their extraordinary legacy at the Jaipur Literature Festival.

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