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Anoushka Shankar studied Bharatanatyam, a South Indian classical style of dance, growing up in New Delhi, but her real passion has always been watching dance.

How Dance Became a Genre-Defying Musician’s Deep Obsession

I find myself increasingly drawn to the abstract, and nothing inspires me more than dance.

Anoushka Shankar November 7, 2023

Red Hook, New York

Historic Village Diner

A nearly 100-year-old dining car in upstate New York embodies the golden age of roadside dining.

"Tempio del Dio Ridicolo."

The Latin Typo That Gave Us the Temple of Ridicule

Ancient Rome never had an "Aedicula Ridiculi," but plenty of people thought it did.

Caroline Wazer April 12, 2019

A fresco from the Villa of Mysteries, a suburban villa from Pompeii that was preserved by the eruption of Vesuvius.

Where Did All the Refugees From Vesuvius End Up?

Their quest for new lives wouldn't have been that different than that of refugees today.

Noor Al-Samarrai February 27, 2019

Lion Aquamanile, North German or Mosan, circa 1200, bronze, 15.3 cm. long

objects of intrigue

Fancy Medieval Nobles Washed Their Hands With Bronze Lion-Shaped Vessels

Without forks, hand-washing at mealtime was extra important.

Sarah Laskow November 22, 2017

Lidar reveals the places the Sauk River once flowed.

These Beautiful, Swirling Images Are Maps of Washington's Geology

Lidar mapping reveals the land's secrets, usually hidden beneath thick forests.

Sarah Laskow November 21, 2017

Berlin Wall segments in Los Angeles.

A Cold-War Museum Gets the Perfect New Home—an Empty Cold-War Armory

Culver City's Wende Museum is moving into what was once a secret military site.

Sarah Laskow November 16, 2017

Gold "Stuart crystal" mourning slide, England, late 17th century.

One of America's Largest Collections of Memento Mori Is for Sale

Once held at the Museum of Mourning Art, more than 150 pieces will go to auction.

Sarah Laskow November 14, 2017