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.

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A Post Retrospective

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Articles of Fashion

The release of the Vogue digital archives prompted a look back at some of our own fashion journalism.

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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.

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What We Knew Before Pearl Harbor

The attack was a surprise; the war wasn’t.

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The Surprising and Familiar Mark Twain

A contemporary's account in the Post describes the author as we know him as well as his less pleasant side.

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