The Ampersand’s Storied Origin
Learning that the ampersand is a ligature of the letters E and T (“et” being the latin word for and) used by the Ancient Romans doesn’t even begin to touch upon its …
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Learning that the ampersand is a ligature of the letters E and T (“et” being the latin word for and) used by the Ancient Romans doesn’t even begin to touch upon its …
When asked to draw the “home of the future,” a group of British children unleashed their imaginations, incorporating everything from sails to rope ladders and even pyramidal architecture. As Atlas Obscura points …
An Airbnb alternative for design and architecture enthusiasts, PlansMatter allows customers to explore new cities and places while staying in stunning modernist homes. Founded by trained architects Connie Lindor and Scott Muellner, …
Based on the bestselling 2014 book by Gabriel Wyner, the forthcoming Fluent Forever app (which has amassed a record-setting $507,495, or more than double its goal, and is still funding) approaches language …
Stocked up with food and medicine, drones in Australia are delivering necessities right to people’s doors—or yards. Project Wing, (which is part of Alphabet’s X) is getting much needed supplies to remote …
Roughly the size of a tollbooth, Brooklyn’s aptly-named Threesome Tollbooth tavern has enough space for a bartender and two guests. It also happens to be tucked into the supply closet of a …
With forged versions of paintings by Rembrandt, Picasso and Renoir; fake diaries said to be written by Hitler; and more, this Vienna museum is full of phony pieces. Diane Grobe, co-owner and …
Featuring three-seater swings that encourage visitors to work together and interact, “One Two Three Swing!” at the Tate Modern is essentially a playground for adults. Created by Danish design studio Superflex, the …
Drag culture in NYC has come a long way since its beginnings; at this year’s RuPaul’s DragCon 35,000 people attended and weekend passes cost $60. Fans waited for hours to see their …
Photographer Levon Biss’ new book “Microsculpture: Portraits of Insects” (a continuation of his exhibition) shows bugs in a very different light. Rather than appearing as pests, they’re majestic. These detailed images are …