The New Yorker

Introducing Shuffalo, Our New Word Game, with Kate Berlant

You can play Shuffalo every day at NewYorker.com/Shuffalo. Really means a lot, and to everyone at home, maelstrom.
The New Voice of Ukraine on MSN

Preserving identity under fire: the North Azovian Greek story

Olga, thank you for joining me. Let’s start with you. Could you briefly introduce yourself — where you’re from, what you do, ...

The etymology of Halloween: How centuries of culture, language, and lore shaped the way we talk about 'Fright Night'

The word Halloween seems like a good place to start. The Christian holiday All Saints' Day has been celebrated on Nov. 1 for over a thousand years. Another word for "saint" is "hallow" — as in ...
InsideHook on MSN

Forget Mykonos — These Are the Islands to Visit for an Authentic Greek Getaway

Home to soulful cuisine, immaculate beaches and a seemingly limitless supply of world-class wine, it’s no surprise that the ...