Wall Street Journal critic Terry Teachout doesn’t worry that blogs will kill professional criticism. But through his own blog (“About Last Night”), he’s learned how much they can help the […]

A conversation with the Wall Street Journal drama critic and author of “Pops.”

As the Duke historian explains, soccer, first brought to Algeria by their French colonizers, later became a symbol for Algerian nationalism.

James McManus explains why the legacy of poker speaks to the fundamental duality in the American experience.

Grant went bankrupt, Eisenhower could finally afford a date, and Nixon won enough to start a campaign. James McManus chronicles the checkered history of gambling presidents.

Why is a game with almost impossible odds that thrives on the impoverished a legitimate form of tax revenue while a skill-based game like poker is outlawed in most American […]

In the throes of the Great Depression and on the brink of entering the Second World War, FDR hosted some of the most fascinating poker games in American history.

As a newcomer to the Illinois Senate, he started a low-stakes game to which he’d invite fellow Democrats, Republicans, and lobbyists.

Poker involves a rare blend of logic and instinct, but which will help you the most?

The history of poker has witnessed a number of legendary cheaters. The author of “Cowboys Full” explains how you can join their ranks.

A conversation with the author and poker player.

A conversation with the Group Chief Executive of Global Markets and Management Consulting at Accenture.

Despite the crucial cost cutting that businesses are undertaking in this economic climate, it’s also important to be thinking about tomorrow, says Accenture’s Mark Foster.

Management consulting expert Mark Foster thinks that businesses need to be poised to tap into new sources of global ability.

Historian of religion Karen Armstrong cites three models of a “good death”: one from history, one from religion, and one from her own experience as a nun.

The longstanding tension between religion and science continues to erupt in high-profile public debates. Is reconciliation possible—or desirable?

As a young scholar, “History of God” author Karen Armstrong was drawn to Tennyson, a fellow sufferer of epilepsy. But her illness did not bring her closer to God.

All human societies have some version of the Golden Rule. What does Karen Armstrong’s “Charter for Compassion” hope to accomplish by codifying it?

Passive worship and dry theological study accomplish nothing. True religion is the active “discipline” of compassion.

“A History of God” author Karen Armstrong answers the biggest question of all.

For Karen Armstrong, leaving her convent as a young woman wasn’t an act of rebellion. Instead, she grew estranged from her “inadequate” idea of God.

The author of “A History of God” imparts the most profound lessons she has learned from the Jewish, Christian, and Muslim faiths.

Stretching and switching up your fitness regime can be just as important as regular exercise.

The top surgeon defends his fellow physicians and talks about the special bond between doctor and patient.

The top joint replacement surgeon would like to break bread with two of baseball’s greats.

After decades of operating, he still spends his night hours thinking about tomorrow’s surgery.

Considering himself a lucky man, Dr. Zuckerman says people who struggle against the odds inspire him.

His father warned him not to be accountant because of the long hours, so this top surgeon takes it easy performing complex surgeries, teaching and heading up a trade association.

With paychecks shrinking and growing student debtloads, many say medicine isn’t a good field to get into. Zuckerman explains why it’s still worth it.