Notebooks are snapshots from our writers, reflecting on current affairs and underappreciated aspects of culture and history.
Despite being the first capital of a united Italy, Turin does not feel remotely Italian. Yet the longer one wanders its streets, the more the city's powerful role in forging the mo..
Instead of ensnaring Trump in Alaska, Putin may have trapped himself. Now, European leaders must act quickly to convince the US President that he can tip the battlefield in Ukraine..
Black Ribbon Day, which commemorates the millions of victims who suffered under Nazism and Stalinism, could serve as a poignant reminder of the dangers of totalitarianism.
The festival spirit is deeply rooted in Western culture. Modern people ignore its power at their peril.
Just a few years ago, extremely young conductors were all the rage. No longer.
France’s over-reliance on the state is stifling political innovation and civic vitality. Devolving power will require a reinvention of revolutionary and republican traditions.
President Trump now has a golden opportunity to bring peace to Europe. He will have to be uncharacteristically patient, offering wise concessions to Putin as well as credible secur..
Although the Sound of Music remains one of the most popular musicals ever made, few in Austria have seen it. Since its release in 1965, the film has served as a painful reminder to..
It may appear to be a welcoming symbol, but history tells us a red carpet is often a trap.
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