Were they a haven, an escape from male predation, a control of women’s sexuality—or all three?
Jewels
Eisenhower, Dietrich, and the Bracelet That Slayed Hollywood
Right now, the jewels of philanthropist/designer Anne Eisenhower are touring the globe . . . and for only a few million, you can own a piece of Hollywood history.
History Lessons
Tupperware: A Love Story
How one woman transformed a modest food container into an iconic must-have for home chefs.
History Lessons
Choosing Your Woman
“If you Want to be Happy for the Rest of Your Life…” Jimmy Soul had nothing on Benjamin Franklin…
After Hours
Speakeasies 2023
Sometimes you want to go where absolutely nobody knows your name.
Sports
The thrill of the chill
There’s a reason the Swedes have 25 different words for snow.
Then & Now
Have we learned nothing from 1720?
Oops!...We did it again.
Hosting
The Carver’s Handbook
16 essential tips to host, plate, and serve your best Thanksgiving dinner party yet.
Humor
The pleasure of selecting a coffin
Have you ever had the occasion to shop for a coffin? It needn’t be such a gloomy affair.
From the Archives
Glorifying the Gigolo
In the 1920s, Americans didn’t know what the term gigolo meant. The Marquis de La Falaise set out to change that.
First Person
How Did We Get Here?
A renowned historian—and descendent of royalty—is concerned about the state of the world.
After Hours
A LOOK BACK: SECRETS OF A MISTRESS
When it comes to being the “other woman”, has anything really changed since the 1920s?
