At the beginning of 2019, we could have guessed that our most popular articles would feature a little bit of history, literature and art. But you also surprised us with your interest in Gen Con, movie theme songs, and candy! Here’s our list of the ten most popular articles we published in 2019. Enjoy!
1. The 50 Greatest TV Theme Songs of All Time: Live-Action
We’re warning you now: after reading this, you’ll be humming these theme songs all day.
2. The Case for Late Bloomers
Making too much of those who achieve success early — whether measured by college admission, a glamour job, money, or fame — can make it seem that the rest of us are destined to be also-rans for the rest of our lives.
3. Considering History: Myths and Realities of the Mexican-American Border
Many imagine the border between the U.S. and Mexico to be a consistent, stable entity, but history shows that this line – and the many debates that surround it – is prone to revision.
4. Killer in the White House
For over twenty years a silent killer stalked the White House. Was this killer responsible for the death of three presidents?
5. How Dodge City Became the Ultimate Wild West
Fake news and smoking guns made the Kansas town a symbol of frontier lawlessness.
6. 11 Old Candies You Can’t Buy Anymore
Like a dirty trick, these treats disappeared.
7. What We Can Learn from Gen Con
Gen Con brings gamers, cosplayers, and other fandoms together. And we should follow their example.
8. The Creation of Nancy Drew
It took a tenacious, bold, independent writer to invent the fictional teen sleuth.
9. America’s First Opioid Epidemic
As the country struggles with a terrible opioid crisis, we remember a similar epidemic that raged through the U.S. in the 1800s.
10. How to Look at a Norman Rockwell Picture: Part 1 — Hands
David Apatoff takes a closer look at the details that make Norman Rockwell a true artist. He starts with Rockwell’s use of hands.
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Comments
I’m searching for articles by Dick Wick. His homespun humor was was apparently published numerous times in the 1920’s. Can you help me?
I would love to have a copy of all the articles above. I read your magazine all the time and I can’t recall them. I’m 82 and maybe getting forgetful. Would it be possible to get copies?
So honored to be on this list among so many great writers and pieces, and to contribute the Considering History column to the Post! Thanks for reading, everyone, and let’s see where 2020 takes us!
Ben