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The Painter of Revolution, on Both Sides of the Atlantic
New York Times· 2 days agoBorn into slavery, Guillaume Lethière became one of France’s most decorated painters. On July 14,...
Ronaldo, a complicated relationship with the U.S. and the spectre of the 2026 World Cup
New York Times· 1 day agoCristiano Ronaldo and Portugal are out of another major tournament. Since winning the European Championship in 2016 — Ronaldo’s only major international trophy — his nation have exited in the ...
The Second Coming of the Sports Novel
Esquire· 2 days agoOriginating in the late nineteenth century as a popular, morally instructive piece of entertainment for preteen males, the sports novel has had a long,...
Why the Olympic Games are a ‘civil religious’ ceremony with a global congregation
Religion News Service· 5 days agoAccompanying the athletic events will be a display of patriotic symbols such as flags and team uniforms featuring countries’ colors. The host country will mark the Summer Olympics ceremonies ...