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How to Evade Taxes in Ancient Rome? A 1,900-Year-Old Papyrus Offers a Guide.
It may not have been the tax-evasion trial of the century — the second century, that is — but it was of such gravity that the defendants faced charges of forgery, fiscal fraud and the sham sale of slaves. Tax dodging is as old as taxation itself, but ...
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An Engrossing Biography Resurrects an Evangelist Shrouded in Scandal
In “Sister, Sinner,” Claire Hoffman tells the stranger-than-fiction story of Aimee Semple McPherson, whose mysterious life made headlines in the 1920s.
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At a Murder Mystery Party, the (Pretend) Killer Ends Up (Actually) Dead
Louise Hegarty’s novel, “Fair Play,” nods to classic 1920s detective fiction, with a twist.
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The Marriage, and Ménage à Trois, That Changed Art History
“Gabriële” considers a writer and pivotal figure of the 20th-century avant-garde who nurtured the talents of others.
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Peeking Into Joan Didion’s Years of Psychological Thinking
Drawn from her previously unpublished reflections on sessions with a therapist, “Notes to John” is at once slightly sordid and utterly fascinating.
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Stories That Show How Modern Liberals Have Lost Their Way
In a new collection, Lydia Millet casts a satirical eye on left-wing culture and its array of character types.
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An Acadia-to-Zion Guide to Visiting National Parks in an Uncertain Summer
Sign up for the Travel Dispatch newsletter. Essential news on the changing travel landscape, expert tips and inspiration for your future trips. Get it sent to your inbox.Firings, resignations and delays in seasonal hiring have clouded the coming ...
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How to Bird-Watch: A Traveler’s Guide
According to a survey from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 96 million Americans are bird-watchers, or 37 percent of the population aged 16 and above. Most observe from home, but 43 million have traveled a mile or more to go birding. Amy Tan ...
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How to Haggle When There’s No Set Price
Bargaining, a common practice in many countries, may seem daunting to first timers. Here are some tips to get a fair deal, and maybe even make a new friend.
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Wildfire Burns in 3,200 Acres of New Jersey Forest Area
The fire in the Pine Barrens led to the evacuation of 3,000 residents and the shutdown of a stretch of the Garden State Parkway.
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