It’s very sad news that This has ceased publishing; it was a wonderful way to find fascinating articles. We mourn/celebrate by posting a bunch of links found through This. Good luck with future endeavors!

- What it’s like to live in Venezuela these days. 

 - Behind the scenes at Politico. 

 - What does a last name mean, really? 

- What goes into making a suit at the highest level of tailoring?

 - Remember the Gucci murder? (I didn’t, so this was all new to me!)