The story of Shakespeare is eternally appealing, because we want to know what confluence of circumstances, or divine blessing, could produce such a towering figure.

Largely forgotten today, Ignaz von Döllinger was one of the most widely respected Catholic intellectuals of his day.

The Defender was an essential community institution that shaped black ideas, politics and social life.

“It’s hard for me to credit that the president is now vigorously acting in Hillary Clinton’s interest,” says Philip Lacovara.

The documentary series “Five Came Back” and the British film “Their Finest” have brought World War II propaganda films back into public consciousness.

D. Scott Hendrickson reviews "The Man Who Invented Fiction: How Cervantes Ushered in the Modern World" by William Egginton