Modi’s India
As India goes to the polls, a look at Narendra Modi’s term in office.
How Notre Dame inspired Henri Matisse, who depicted the cathedral as a living memory
The Washington Post’s art critic examines two radically different depictions of Notre Dame painted by Henri Matisse over a decade apart.
‘It’s genuine, you know?’: why the online influencer industry is going ‘authentic’
Behind the scenes in the world of influencers, where “authenticity” is the new watchword.
The Quest for the Most Elusive Material in Physics
A look at the search to find “the most miraculous substances of modern physics”, that speaks to the nature of scientific research. The substance turns out to be “a material that, at near room temperature, could transport electricity without losing power.”
Guantánamo’s Darkest Secret
A friendship between a guard and an inmate highlights some of the most pernicious aspects of the world’s most infamous detention facility. The piece is a fine example of in depth reporting.