Benjamin Shapiro

Benjamin Shapiro

  • The Return of the Black Death

    We went to Madagascar in the fall of 2013 because the village of Beranimbo had been an epicenter of a black plague outbreak that resulted in nearly 600 cases and more than 90 deaths across the country.

  • The Return of the Black Death

    We went to Madagascar in the fall of 2013 because the village of Beranimbo had been an epicenter of a black plague outbreak that resulted in nearly 600 cases and more than 90 deaths across the country. Madagascar reports the most instances of the...

  • The Hot Zone: Black Death Returns to Madagascar

    We went to Madagascar because the village of Beranimbo had been an epicenter of a black plague outbreak that resulted in nearly 600 cases.

  • The Hot Zone: Black Death Returns to Madagascar

    We went to Madagascar in the fall of 2013 because the village of Beranimbo had been an epicenter of a black plague outbreak that resulted in nearly 600 cases and more than 90 deaths across the country. Madagascar reports the most instances of the...

  • Did American Eagle Just Rip Off a Miami Street Artist?

    Miami street artist AholSniffsGlue's lawsuit against douchey clothier American Eagle Outfitters for "blatant, unlawful, and pervasive infringement" could be a landmark case for artists' rights. But does he have a case? We asked a lawyer to weigh in.

  • Amen Dunes’ New Record Is an Ode to Failure

    Our buddy Damon McMahon's fantastic new record has got the indie rock critical establishment spinning their heads around and 360-degree vomiting in excitement. For once, we agree with them, so we took Damon out for eggs to chat about drugs, cowboys...