A short but illuminating book by veteran French historian Claude Quétel examines the truths and myths surrounding the Nazi leader Quétel begins by recalling everything that has been written about ...

ASKED what it takes to sing the taxing, long-duration works of Wagner, the soprano Birgit Nilsson famously replied “a comfortable pair of shoes”: a musical accessory that may also prove useful for ...

Many people study World War II in school as part of their history lessons, but it’s not uncommon for them to forget everything they learned once those classes end. Instead, a lot of the knowledge and ...

You wouldn’t think there was all that much to say about a tin of mushed-up pork, but Spam has been on quite a journey since it was introduced in the 1930s. From being the unpopular staple food of ...