Coming soon: The Atlantic's October cover story on the effects of the disproportionate imprisonment of black men
In his October cover story, Ta-Nehisi Coates explores how mass incarceration has affected African American families.
Human ingenuity knows no bounds when it comes to making alcohol.
From the canoe, to the carriage, to the self-driving car
An animated exploration of what "home" has looked like throughout human existence
An illustration of mankind's creativity when it comes to killing
From the poodle cut to the mohawk, a century of follicle fashion
In some European countries, women get luxurious maternity leave, steeply discounted daycare, and flexible working hours.
Science cannot fully explain near-death experiences. What makes people believe they visited heaven?
In the 16th century, men used linen condoms laced shut with ribbons.
The Fifty Shades trilogy has made kink and BDSM the new standard for “hot sex.” But what does that involve?
The F-35 fighter jet was supposed to do everything. Instead, it can barely do anything.
If pop music is too homogenous, that's because listeners want it that way.