When you first hear Rick Steves on the radio, your natural immediate response is “Jeez, what a nerd.” Maybe it’s the nasal voice or his intense hatred of Naples, but there’s something a bit ...

Nerds have come a long way since the days of wedgies, swirlies, and having their glasses knocked off for being brainy. But behold, in the modern era, nerds are finally cool and, maybe, a little hot. A ...