The 350,000 Percent Rise of Christopher Wool’s Masterpiece Painting

The history of one piece of art, tracked across buyers and sellers over three decades—culminating in a record-breaking auction at Christie’s and a mysterious new owner.

Published: Oct 9, 2014
Length: 12 minutes (3,095 words)

A Brutal Dictator, and the Wall Street Hedge Fund That Gave Him $100 Million

How Robert Mugabe, the notorious president of Zimbabwe, raised money from Wall Street to violently crush his opposition.

Published: Aug 22, 2014
Length: 13 minutes (3,311 words)

Burger King Is Run By Children

The brief history of a burger chain and its unlikely rebound, led by 33-year-old CEO Daniel Schwartz.

Published: Jul 24, 2014
Length: 13 minutes (3,418 words)