Culture
World in a dish
Tinned fish is swimming against the tide
Once a staple of wartime diets, it is now a social-media phenomenon
Finding the beat
The Paris Olympics are breaking’s one shot to become a global sport
But its inclusion was not without controversy
The sports page
The most memorable part of the Paris Olympics may be uncompetitive
Opening ceremonies remain a core part of the Olympic experience
The river runs through it
The Seine may determine athletes’ success at the Paris Olympics
Yet the river plays an even more vital role in the culture and economy of the city
Page-turners
The real theme of J.D. Vance’s and Donald Trump’s memoirs
“Hillbilly Elegy” and “The Art of the Deal” reveal a lot about who the men are—and were
Going down to the woods
How “The Blair Witch Project” changed horror films
Released 25 years ago, it was a masterclass in doing more with less
Off the reservation
A poignant reflection on Native American “blood quantum” laws
A new novel follows a man cast out from the tribe in which he grew up
The sports page
The wonderful world of Ireland’s greatest sports
Gaelic football and hurling are loved by millions across the island. And nobody gets paid
Read trip
Packing for your summer holiday? Take these books published in 2024
The best titles of the year to date
Can we have a word?
Plenty of words have no clear origin
A new book investigating strange etymologies reads like a detective story
Gangsters-in-chief
Taking on the global brotherhood of despots
How autocrats collaborate, and how they fall
The telephone game
The largest sting operation you’ve never heard of
A new book looks at Anom, a messaging app started by the FBI to catch criminals