The anatomy of a scandal.

In the 1880’s, a shabbily dressed man popped up in numerous America cities, calling upon local scientists, showing letters of introduction claiming he was a noted geologist or paleontologist, discussing both fields at a staggeringly accomplished level, and then making off with valuable books or cash loans.

A profile of the Time Man of the Year for 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

On the evolution of Nigeria’s booming film industry, which produces 50 full-length features a week.

The story of John F. Kennedy’s assassination, written and published the following week.

An oral history of Goodfellas.

Scenes from Madonna’s first major tour and an author struggling to explain the 26-year-old’s massive, surging appeal.

A classified Guantánamo Bay interrogation log reveals the techniques used on Mohammed al-Qahtani, the so-called 20th 9/11 hijacker.

The New York Times reveals the deception of 27-year-old reporter Jayson Blair.