Arts
Creative achievements in literature and the visual and performing arts
PHOTOS: The History of Abraham Lincoln on Film
The 16th president has been a Hollywood star and box office attraction since the earliest days of Hollywood
November 2012 |
By Jesse Rhodes
A Tale of Two Screams: Which Stock Horror Scream is Better?
Often, screams in horror movies come from stock files. Chances are, they're one of two stock screams: the Wilhelm or the Howie
October 31, 2012 |
By Rose Eveleth
Alan Dudley’s Wondrous Array of Animal Skulls
A new book delivers fascinating photographs of over 300 skulls from the British taxidermist's personal collection—the largest in the world
October 31, 2012 |
By Megan Gambino
Why Does Dracula Wear a Tuxedo? The Origins of Bram Stoker’s Timeless Vampire
The evolution of Dracula, from the mind of a sickly youth to an iconic portrayal on the silver screen
October 31, 2012 |
By Jimmy Stamp
Let ‘Weird’ Al Yankovic Teach You How to Make a Good Parody
Sit back and relax while the master teaches you how to do what he does best: parody.
October 30, 2012 |
By Rose Eveleth
Events Oct. 31-Nov. 1: Empires, Spooky Stories and American Artists
This week, a look at changing relationships with Latin America, Halloween stories and the rise of the late William H. Johnson
October 30, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Guilt-Free Meat-Eating Strategy: Hunt Invasive Species
A new book describes how invasive species may provide vegetarians a welcome meat-eating freebie
October 29, 2012 |
By Rachel Nuwer
Recapping ‘The Jetsons’: Episode 06 – The Good Little Scouts
A camping trip to the moon might seem fanciful, but 1960s advertisers were already promoting space tourism
October 29, 2012 |
By Matt Novak
12 Creepy Kids in Halloween Masks
When their faces are obscured, these children transform into frightening little creatures
October 29, 2012 |
By Emily Spivack
Nikon Announces the Winners of its “Small World” Competition
See a selection of beautiful images captured by scientists gazing through light microscopes
October 29, 2012 |
By Megan Gambino
In Honor of Wikipedia’s Near-Completion, Here Are Its Most Awesomely Weird Entries
Many of the main articles that the encyclopedia might have, from history to math and science, are almost complete. Thankfully we still have the weird Wikipedia entries to keep us entertained
October 26, 2012 |
By Rose Eveleth
How To Film a Cheetah Sprinting at 61 Miles Per Hour
National Geographic shows how a team filmed Sarah, the fastest cheetah in the world, sprinting at top speed
October 26, 2012 |
By Colin Schultz
Scientific Illustrations: Your Go-To Guides for Halloween Costumes
The details are what separate a good outfit from an amazing one. The images in the Biodiversity Heritage Library can help you make the leap
October 26, 2012 |
By Megan Gambino
The Witches of Halloween Past
Sexy or scary, the outfit has cast a spell on costume wearers going back many years
October 26, 2012 |
By Emily Spivack
How To Scrape at a Picasso Without Getting Arrested
The New York Times has an interactive feature showing Picasso's "Woman Ironing" that you can scratch away at to uncover the original pairing - one of a man
October 25, 2012 |
By Rose Eveleth
A New Tate Online Exhibit Showcases Lost, Stolen and Destroyed Art
The exhibit includes newspaper clippings, photographs and the last known images of each of the featured works
October 25, 2012 |
By Rachel Nuwer
The Best Songs That Help Us Learn
Songs have a long history of helping us learn things
October 24, 2012 |
By Rose Eveleth
Copyright Confection: The Distinctive Topography of the Hershey Bar
After a legal tug-of-war, Hershey's secured a trademark for the structural design of their classic chocolate bar
October 24, 2012 |
By Sarah C. Rich
This Stunning Photo of the Milky Way Could Carpet An Entire Apartment
A beautiful, zoomable, nine-gixapixel photo of the central Milky Way
October 24, 2012 |
By Colin Schultz
How to Keep Your Jack O’Lantern Looking Dapper Longer
Pumpkin expert Thomas Andres, of the New York Botanical Garden, provides tips for prolonging the life of your pumpkin
October 24, 2012 |
By Megan Gambino
