Articles of Note

Beethoven's reputation is oversized, crushingly sublime, debilitating to all in his wake. Was he too great for the good of his art?... more »

New Books

Who was Margherita Grassini Sarfatti? Art collector, editor, malicious gossip, Fascist propagandist. And Mussolini's Jewess... more »

Essays & Opinions

One second per second is the speed of time, right? Not necessarily. It depends where (and when) you are. Unpacking a cosmic riddle... more »