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Jam Saheb with Polish children.

During WWII, Polish Refugees Found a Home in India

The Maharaja of Nawanagar opened his summer palace to displaced children.

Sunaina Kumar November 28, 2018

A detail from a Regency-era dress made of silk and piña.

This Prized Filipino Fabric Is Made From Pineapple Leaves

It's been a favorite of royalty and a first lady.

Anne Ewbank September 6, 2018

Unlike books, the starters need to be fed regularly.

Inside the World's Only Sourdough Library

The collection holds 105 starters and counting.

Anne Ewbank May 16, 2018

A street vendor in Amarante sells the penis-shaped <em>Bolos de São Gonçalo</em>.

How Phallic Cakes Became the Mascot of a Conservative Portuguese Town

Every baker in Amarante is in on the action.

Tania Braukamper December 14, 2016

Exploring the Strange Pleasures of Cockaigne, a Medieval Peasant's Dream World

The birds fly right into your mouth, and there isn't animal poop everywhere!

Eric Grundhauser September 15, 2016

The Strange Perils of Running a Novelty Item Empire

Top-secret torpedoes and government agents get involved.

Eric Grundhauser July 1, 2016

The Radical Plan to Turn One California Town into a Gay Utopia

In 1970, gay rights activists tried to take over Alpine County.

Michael Waters June 27, 2016

Everything You've Ever Wanted To Know About 'Ghostwriter'

Eric Grundhauser February 19, 2016

The Top Secret Cold War Plan to Bring the U.S. Under Martial Law

Michael Morisy February 17, 2016

Getting in the Minds of Murderers at London’s Hidden Crime Museum

Luke Spencer February 17, 2016

Has Any Human Lived As Well As Fidel Castro's Favorite Cow?

Barry Nicolson February 17, 2016