The Ford Flathead V8 engine is an icon of the American automotive industry. It was the first mass-produced V8 engine ever made by an automobile manufacturer, and it quickly set a standard for performance and reliability that few engines have been able to match. The engine was introduced in 1932, and it quickly became a favorite of hot rodders and racers alike… read more >

Did a Secret Manhattan Cult Drive Jackson Pollock to His Death?
The Sullivan Institute brought a radical vision to midcentury psychotherapy, promoting alcohol and sexual freedom as conduits for creative expression. For a tormented genius like



