A Colossal Structure Discovered Near Petra, Jordan

A previously undocumented structure, hiding in plain sight next to the ruins of Petra, Jordan, has just been uncovered by archaeologists. Using a combination of Google Earth, satellite imagery and drones, the researchers stumbled upon the Olympic pool-sized structure which consists of two rectangular platforms probably lined with columns in ancient times. According to researcher Sarah Parack, “It’s large, it’s significant, it’s important. It probably …

Rooftop Cinema Club Expands

Adding Bushwick as their second NYC location to watch cult films as the sun sets

There are moments when you want to enjoy a view of the sunset and city skyline in peace, rather than getting head-locked at another overcrowded rooftop happy hour. One alternative activity comes from Rooftop Cinema Club, which started off in 2011 with one rooftop cinema in London’s East End. Five years later, they’ve expanded to five locations within their hometown, plus stateside in Los Angeles, …

Shock Machine: Something More

In March of this year, former Klaxons frontman James Righton began releasing music under the moniker Shock Machine. His brand new track “Something More,” not released on his April EP Open Up The Sky, represents a departure from expectation. The accompanying video, a thoughtful and metaphoric piece, addresses loneliness, heartbreak and recovery by way of a sad clown motif turned upon itself. And the trope …