A Conversation With Garry Wills

Allen Barra / Truthdig Aug 22, 2014 Truthdig talks with the writer/historian about his new book, "Making Make-Believe Real," which considers Shakespeare and the political power of poetry. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Katy Perry’s ‘Dark Horse’ Video Blasted for ‘Blasphemy’

Staff / Truthdig Feb 27, 2014 Katy Perry can count fewer Muslims among her fan base after the release of the video for her new single, "Dark Horse." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Cat on a Hot Tin Pyramid

Deanne Stillman / Truthdig Apr 2, 2011 Cleopatra has died, 2,000 years after she killed herself in ancient Egypt Long live Maggie the Cat Cleopatra has died, 2,000 years after she killed herself in ancient Egypt . Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Liz Taylor Meets Jacko in Heaven

Jozef Danglar Gertli, Cagle Cartoons, Slovakia Mar 27, 2011 Dig deeper

Elizabeth Taylor: 1932-2011

Staff / Truthdig Mar 24, 2011 She was a bona fide movie star by age 12, thanks to a horsey little number called "National Velvet," but it's safe to say that Elizabeth Taylor was able to avoid the curse of the child actor, given the countless memorable screen moments she produced over the next 50 years. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Health Care Reform Is Law’ Edition

Staff / Truthdig Mar 23, 2010 Why are Scandinavians so good at murder mysteries? Was Cleopatra really hot? Plus: Stealing your water and the secret deal Obama made to kill the public option. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )