Although humanity’s historical record hints at a great capacity for love, we’ve left a bloody trail that belies our best intentions. Will we ever outgrow our penchant for violence?
It’s no secret that Benito Mussolini saw himself as a 20th-century Roman emperor. But new evidence confirms that he also thought of himself as the savior—the Christlike messiah—of the Italian people.
Biochemist Jennifer Doudna talks to Vision’s Dan Cloer about a genetic-engineering breakthrough that has profound implications for biology and medicine.
Terrorism is nothing new. Yet a meaningful definition remains elusive, understanding the issues is a challenge, and a lasting solution seems more than we can hope for. Are there answers?
Hardly a week goes by without another act of terror making headlines somewhere. Is there a way to make sense of something that for most of us seems so irrational?
Three historians undertake a careful review of one of the world’s ancient empires, encouraging readers to take another look at long-accepted facts and interpretations.
How should we approach the important task of raising our children? In an effort to provide some helpful parenting advice, Vision offers this special report.
If you’ve ever connected with others on the Internet, you’ve probably seen what an unfriendly place it can sometimes be. This may be a good moment to reconsider some enduring advice on how we should talk to one other.
The power of the Internet translates to the power of the people, and many of those people spend a part of each day in what has become a virtual courtroom. Is an everyman mob running amok on social media?
