Jeff Nilsson
Articles & Posts by Jeff Nilsson
Edison and The Pirates: The Inventor’s Solution to Copyright Theft
After losing a fortune fighting for his patents, Thomas Edison had a new idea for enforcing copyright law.
January 28, 2012 | Read more »
Religion Steps into the Boxing Ring: Ali in ’64
When Cassius Clay became Muhammad Ali, everyone wanted to know his angle. The Post takes a look back at what we thought and unearths some never-before-seen photos.
January 21, 2012 | Read more »
The Young Man With a Dream: Ali in 1961
Unlike most teenagers, 19-year-old Muhammad Ali knew where he was going and just how good he really was.
January 17, 2012 | Read more »
Fleming. Ian Fleming.
How much of himself did Ian Fleming put into 007?
January 16, 2012 | Read more »
A War Horse Earns Her Sergeant’s Stripes: 1953
If you've seen the fictional hero of the movie War Horse, you may be interested in the real thing: Sergeant Reckless, U.S.M.C.R.
January 14, 2012 | Read more »
A Pilot Reflects, Then Grounds Himself: 1911
Early 20th century aviation may have been a quick route to fame for some thrill seekers, but for flier Frank B. Elser, it wasn't worth the risk.
January 7, 2012 | Read more »
The Predictor Who Got It Right (Mostly)
Foresight is never 20/20, which is why new year forecasts can be hilariously wrong. But one forecaster in 1900 proved more far-sighted.
December 31, 2011 | Read more »
Our 1877 Christmas Gift Guide
Christmas shopping in the 19th century may not have been any easier than it is today, but Saturday Evening Post writers knew just what to buy.
December 24, 2011 | Read more »
Articles of Fashion
The release of the Vogue digital archives prompted a look back at some of our own fashion journalism.
December 17, 2011 | Read more »
Bill W’s Last Drink
Few articles in the Post had the impact of “Alcoholics Anonymous," which prompted 6,000 letters to the Post editors and sparked national interest in the program.
December 10, 2011 | Read more »
