So often we take the meaning of terms for granted without knowing their complicated histories and changing definitions. “Capitalism” is one such example. In his new book, Capitalism: The Story Behind ...

Journalist and author John Cassidy offers a historical compass to contemporary debates.

While the term has largely gone out of style, robber baron was an expression used to negatively describe powerful American businessmen of the 19th century. It was applied to those who were viewed as ...

The 18th and 19th centuries brought the Second Great Awakening. The second half of the 20th century heralded the Great Fundamentalist Revival. The 21st century debuts with the Grand Paganism. It’s not ...

During this year’s TIME at Davos debate, our international editor Jim Frederick posed some colossal questions: Is 20th century capitalism failing 21st century society? And if so, who’s responsible and ...

A conversation with historian Michael Sonenscher about the tricky task of defining capitalism and his new book, Capitalism: The Story Behind the Word. So often we take the meaning of terms for granted ...