What Lies Beneath

William Langewiesche journeys below New York City to explore its vital organs—the centuries-old network of water systems, subways, railroads, tunnels, and sewers.

37 Minutes

A Freewheeling Delight

Bruce Handy on the fresh joys of newly released live Beatles recordings and a new book, both of which are less academic than they are a good time.

32 Minutes

Momma Mia!

Maureen Orth’s full, revealing profile of Mia Farrow and her family, who are still putting back the pieces after Woody Allen and a decades-old scandal.

32 Minutes

Meet Mr. Grey

Everything you need to know about Jamie Dornan, the model turned actor (and former Keira Knightley beau) who will star in the 50 Shades of Grey film adaptation.

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The Things They Photographed

See rare, unseen photographs—and some iconic, familiar imagery—in a collection of the best photography from the Vietnam War by the journalists at the Associated Press.

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On our 100th birthday, see the highlights of our history in slide shows, films, essays, articles, and full issues.

In the News

The actor, who made roughly $9,000 for filming Rushmore with Wes Anderson, gave the director a check for $25,000 of his own money to film a stunt. (Anderson never cashed it.)

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Meet Hugh Grosvenor, the baby-faced, absurdly posh, and impossibly rich new godparent to William and Kate’s newborn, Prince George.

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