Stunning Images of Fictional Symmetrical Facades

Budapest-born photographer Zsolt Hlinka’s new project “Urban Symmetry” presents a soothing gallery of fictional façades. Based upon buildings along the Danube River, the spotless architectural marvels are reminiscent of Wes Anderson’s Grand Budapest Hotel—albeit in more neutral colors. The images conjure up all kinds of ideas of dream homes and future European getaways. Head to Hlinka’s website for the full series.

The Forgotten History of Women Mapmakers

Women are often overlooked in cartography when, in fact, they’ve contributed to the field just as much as any man has. Uncovering the history of women mapmakers, the Atlantic delves into the past 300 years of North American cartography and the women that introduced new coastlines to the masses. From Mary Ann Roque to the Haussard sisters, discover the forgotten history of female mapmakers.

The Paleo-Happiness Theory

If eating what cavemen ate can make you healthier, then is it possible to be happier by partaking in activities that brought joy to our ancestors? According to a new theory, called the “savanna theory of happiness ” (aka paleo-happiness), it should—but there’s a slight catch. The theory explains that extremely intelligent and ambitious people don’t find happiness by hanging out with friends or seeing …