In "BraveTart: Iconic American Desserts," Stella Parks tells how corporations popularized many treats (and yes, there are recipes, too).

In "The Store," a couple takes on an online all-in-one-retailer that has taken over many aspects of life.

You may not have heard of him, but the Tennessee farm boy was once the richest man in Mexico.

The face of science fiction is changing, and diverse fan communities may be the cause.

A look at why the Department of Justice pursues settlements instead of indictments.

Restaurants and food companies can change the way you think their food tastes, and it has nothing to do with the recipe.

Humorist and language fussbudget Jenny Allen wants to squash these overused words and phrases.

Brian Merchant has the backstory on the iPhone's creation in his new book, "The One Device: The Secret History of the iPhone"