The Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, 1776, stands as America’s most profound assertion of liberty. However, the story we often tell about this document—a tale of unanimous signing and immediate, universal celebration—is largely a myth. The Declaration’s journey was far more complicated,...
A fake passport just passed a scanner at a major international airport, and the border agent waved the man through. This wasn't a blurry, laminated card made in a basement; it was a $2 million masterpiece. It was the product of a high-tech criminal...