Hilary Mantel’s “Wolf Hall,” New Names for Old Paintings at the Rijksmuseum, & Mac Demarco Live

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Hilary Mantel on why we’re still so interested in Henry VIII: he was a “monster-king.” John McWhorter explains why racially charged titles to historic paintings should be left alone. And Mac DeMarco brings his signature cool to a live performance. 

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