Articles by Ashawnta Jackson

A confluence of cross-cultural foodways fed a series of Colorado’s mining booms, and can still be tasted across the state today.

In the late 19th century, "The Musical Messenger" had a message to send.

In the small West African Nation, the festival is history.

Images of a city and culture showing itself off to the world.

The Italian Carnival celebration involves one town, nine teams, and three tons of citrus.

These ingenious 19th-century techniques aimed to make sure dead really meant dead.

Using 12 cameras and data visualization, this project animated Sir Simon Rattle's baton flicks at 120 frames per second.

For over 20 years, Dr. Travis Rector has been documenting elusive cosmic matter.

Steven Spazuk's flame-powered technique is inspired by 1930s Surrealists.

With the help of Keith Haring, Eric Orr created the four-issue series in 1986.

"Barracoon" tells the story of the last known survivor of the Atlantic slave trade.

Watch the influential Modernist sculptor at work in this 1953 documentary.

From alligator to zoot suit, jazz musicians speak about the language of the scene.

From lost languages to rediscovered songs to music made by robots, the year certainly won't go quietly.

Robert Lawrence Jr.'s accomplishments are finally being recognized.

In an exhibit honoring the work of conductor Arturo Toscanini, there's an odd slice of recording technology.

What looking at animals from the past can tell us about our world now.

Chinese-porcelain expert Ivy Chan tells the story of a fancy incognito furnishing.

Watch as chemical reactions become works of art.

Dr. George Milstein believed that all plants needed to grow was water, sunlight, nutrients, and a swinging-Sixties soundtrack.

Music educator Melanie DeMore is keeping this traditional communication method alive.

James Niehues' hand-painted maps have been guiding skiers for 30 years.

For 60 years, this Japanese craftsman has been making silicone dinners that look good enough to eat.

In his short film from 1967, the famed Muppet-maker welcomes workers to a paper-free future.