A celebration of the South’s rich — and messy — heritage, delivered on a plate
In a new cookbook, culinary historian Michael W. Twitty pays homage to the rich tapestry of cultures that have shaped
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Monday, August 17, 2026
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How Charlie Chaplin used his uncanny resemblance to Hitler to fight fascism
The Great Dictator dazzled audiences in 1940. It was a big risk for one of the world’s most popular performers
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