science
Ranking the Pain of Stinging Insects, From ‘Spicy’ to ‘Shockingly Electric'
Remembering one passionate entomologist who poetically described and classified more than 70 species' painful stings.
Articles by Lauren Young
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Stories
Stories shared by this traveler.
maps
This Map Charts the Complex Landscape of an Artist's Face
In 1973, the Israeli artist Michael Druks created an unconventional self-portrait.
video games
A Centuries-Old Malaysian Puppet Show Puts a New Spin on Star Wars
A long time ago in a theater far, far away...
video
When Batgirl Saved the Day and Demanded Equal Pay
"Holy act of Congress!"
military history
A Visual Guide to the Ghost Army, Fake Fleets and Inflatable Enemies of World War II
Military units in both the Allied and Axis powers used air-filled tanks and straw airplanes to deceive enemies.
paintings
Painted Characters Step From Their Walls and Wander the Streets of San Francisco
Artist Alexa Meade can change any three-dimensional object into 2-D art.
objects of intrigue
When Bowling Was a Sport Reserved for Royalty
King Henry VIII famously banned commoners from participating.
military history
The Animal Soldiers of World War I
A diverse array of creatures provided comfort and combat.
science
In 1959, British Scientists Carefully Perfected the Pickled Onion
It was all for the "notoriously fickle pickle-fancying public."
exploration
Lady Jane Franklin, the Woman Who Fueled 19th-Century Polar Exploration
Determined and dedicated to the sciences, she dispatched many a vessel to the Arctic.
maps
George Washington's Own 1793 Map of Mount Vernon
Before he was the first U.S. president, Washington surveyed the lands of colonial America.
medicine
What It's Like to Hold Your Own Heart
Baylor University Medical Center in Texas is encouraging transplant patients to meet their former organs.
engineering
Using a Motor to Make Two Hearts Fuse
Try it today!
culture
Remembering Nüshu, the 19th-Century Chinese Script Only Women Could Write
This gender-specific practice continues to fade with time.
art
Watch Lights in Madison Square Park Pulse to Heartbeats
Artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer creates art installations with heart rate monitors.
objects of intrigue
Between the Folds of This Silk Fan Is a 19th-Century Horse Racing Program
Stop sweating, start betting.
maps
The Enduring Mystery of the 'Fool's Cap Map of the World'
The full meaning of this 16th-century illustration may never be understood.
art
Watch a Mesmerizing Display of Fire Spirals on Loop
Oh sweet flames.
automotive history
Watch a German Motorcycle Gymnastics Show From 1934
The performance includes a "crazy scientist."
maps
The Powerful 1940 Map That Depicts America as a Nation of Immigrants
It was produced by the Council Against Intolerance in the lead up to World War II.
architecture
Earthships, the Ultimate in Off-Grid Architecture
A new spin on a ‘70s sustainability movement.
video
Watch a Massive Swirling Tornado of Tuna
They're mating in there.
