The Whale, the Whale Hunt, and the American Imagination
A wave of Damascus-focused fiction and Syria’s urban memory are explored, tracing how a city ravaged by war has become a lens for new narratives. Editors and authors describe how the capital’s shell of control has shifted, revealing a literature that probes loss, resilience and the politics of rebuilding.
The New Bedford Whaling Museum has embraced a negative Google review, releasing merchandise that features the line and a whale skeleton. The design has attracted national attention after a CBS Evening News segment, driving a surge in online orders and restocking demands.