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Rare color footage has emerged of a 1966 re-enactment of the Battle of Hastings, commemorating its 900th anniversary with hundreds of college students. English Heritage released the film ahead of this year's re-enactment.
Smithsonian Magazine
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures hosts "The Horror Show," an exhibition on horror films' evolution and reflection of societal fears. It features hundreds of artifacts organized by subgenre: Gothic, psychological, sci-fi, slasher, religious, and ghost horror.
Smithsonian Magazine
A student initiative in New York City trained young people to research and advocate for improvements in school food, aiming to address issues beyond just the cost of meals.
Reasons to be Cheerful
Vincent van Gogh, in a letter to his brother Theo, expressed that true progress comes from not fearing mistakes and actively engaging with life, even when it seems meaningless.
The Marginalian
After a paralytic stroke in his early fifties, Walt Whitman reflected on what makes life worth living and remembering, finding solace and vitality in nature and adjusted expectations.
The Marginalian
Benedict Arnold, the Revolutionary War turncoat, and his wife Peggy Shippen Arnold are buried in a crypt at St. Mary's Church in London.
Atlas Obscura
Two chemists, Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai, received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their work on molecular chirality, crucial for developing safer, more targeted medicines.
Smithsonian Magazine
Ham Ho, located in Tay Son district, Vietnam, is a natural landscape characterized by a river flowing through granite boulders and forests, featuring waterfalls and pools.
Atlas Obscura
A significant portion of Stanley Kubrick's personal archive, featuring iconic props and personal items, is being auctioned by Bonhams. The collection includes artifacts from his most celebrated films, offering a rare glimpse into the filmmaker's creative process.
Smithsonian Magazine
Scientific understanding of Tyrannosaurus rex has evolved significantly since its 1905 discovery, moving from a slow, swamp-dwelling monster to a more complex predator. Five key discoveries have reshaped our view of this iconic dinosaur.
Smithsonian Magazine
Astronomers may have directly detected an exoplanet's magnetic field for the first time, opening a new avenue for studying distant worlds. The findings focus on Beta Pictoris b.
Smithsonian Magazine
A notable cast-iron statue, known as Khada Parsi, stands at a traffic junction in Mumbai's Byculla area.
Atlas Obscura
Fort Breendonk, a former Belgian fort, served as a Nazi transit and prison camp during World War II, notorious for its harsh conditions.
Atlas Obscura
A laboratory technician at a Russian anti-plague research institute has died of pneumonia, raising concerns about the potentially deadly pneumonic plague. The exact cause of her illness remains unclear, with conflicting reports suggesting possible exposure to plague samples or unrelated causes.
Smithsonian Magazine
Astronomers are investigating the possibility of a "second-generation" planet orbiting a white dwarf, potentially formed from the star's remnants. If confirmed, this would be the first such planet discovered and could offer insights into our solar system's future.
Smithsonian Magazine
A shipwreck discovered off the coast of Turkey, dating back 2,100 years, has yielded a remarkably well-preserved cargo of ancient tableware. The find offers insights into Anatolian craftsmanship and Mediterranean trade history.
Smithsonian Magazine
Journalist Jon Mooallem's essay collection, "Serious Face," explores life's imperfections and our capacity to endure them. A pivotal moment in his life, and the inspiration for his work, stemmed from a poetry submission he encountered early in his career.
The Marginalian
The seventh annual Universe in Verse event featured an animated poem by Nick Cave and Daniel Bruson, exploring how to live meaningfully despite the universe's eventual demise.
The Marginalian
A discovery of tenth-century English coins in Rome may provide the first physical evidence of a unique English neighborhood, the Schola Saxonum, which historians previously only knew from texts.
Smithsonian Magazine
Humans have an innate drive to collect, stemming from our hunter-gatherer nature and a need to organize reality. This impulse is deeply tied to personal preference and the capacity for amazement, leading us to share our unique collections and the delight they bring.
The Marginalian
Een groot polyester beeld van een roze olifant met een bril, bekend als "Pinkie the Elephant", is een attractie langs de weg in DeForest, Wisconsin.
Atlas Obscura
Francis Halzen has won the Nobel Prize in Physics for his pivotal role in developing the IceCube Neutrino Observatory, a massive detector embedded in Antarctic ice designed to capture high-energy neutrinos.
Smithsonian Magazine
A design student has developed a concept for an edible lollipop to allow blind and low-vision women to independently detect pregnancy, addressing a healthcare design gap.
Smithsonian Magazine
De Catedral Basílica de Salvador, gelegen in het historische centrum van Salvador, is een barokke kerk die opvalt door haar sierlijke interieur en historische betekenis.
Atlas Obscura