EditorialThe tax-free “holidays” are aimed at helping consumers, but they’re also politically attractive. Tax experts say they provide only modest benefits. (Till Lauer/The New York Times)
EditorialTerracotta amphora (storage jar), Early Imperial, 1st century A.D., Roman, Terracotta; red-glaze, 10 9/16in. (26.9cm), Vases, This attractive fineware vessel imitates at a smaller scale the shape of the ubiquitous transport amphora, used principally fo...