The history of nuclear weapons is, thankfully, largely a history of things that haven’t happened. Since 1945, nuclear weapons have dominated strategy and statecraft, but they have not been used after ...
In “The Ugly History of Beautiful Things,” Katy Kelleher considers her desire for rare or pretty objects, as both life-affirming and morally problematic. By Jennifer Szalai When you purchase an ...
"Desire and repulsion exist in tandem," Katy Kelleher writes at the start of her multifaceted debut, "The Ugly History of Beautiful Things." It's a lovely book but also, in chapters on perfume, silk, ...