
Phil Edwards
Former correspondent
Latest articles by Phil Edwards
The history of frats reveals why they won’t be going anywhere anytime soon.


The name of the game shows how it went from spiritualist experiment to mass-market hit.
We’ve got a theory, and it involves the soccer wars.
It’s due to the work of legendary cinematographer Karl Freund.


But will we ever know why?
The crack of a baseball bat and the roar of a crowd aren’t accidents. They’re carefully constructed by professionals.
One type of leaf is on almost every column.


“It tastes like beer and looks like paint.” This is a brief history of green beer.


You may have seen the Irish Guards with shamrocks on their headgear. There’s a reason for it.
This camouflage looks strange now. But it had a purpose.