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Welcome to Threaded! And a Dig Through the Archives
Welcome to Threaded, your go-to fashion blog for all things historical and sartorial
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Mission to Mars: The Radiation Problem
NASA wouldn’t opt to expose astronauts to a 19 percent increased risk of cancer, but there’s no telling what a reality TV show would do
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When Mammals Ate Dinosaurs
Our ancestors and cousins didn’t all live in the shadows of the Mesozoic world—some were burly carnivores
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Summer Solstice Shines Light at the American Indian Museum
The longest day of the year arrives today with a natural light show in the Potomac Atrium
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Why Homo erectus Lived Like a Baboon
A harsh environment might have led Homo erectus to evolve complex societies similar to those of desert-dwelling hamadryas baboons
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The Long History of the Espresso Machine
In the 19th century, coffee was big business in Europe. As inventors sought to improve brews and reduce brewing time, the espresso was born
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Release the Tarbosaurus!
A new twist in the million dollar Tarbosaurus controversy may send this dinosaur home
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New Technology Reveals Invisible Details in Renaissance Art
A team of Italian scientists has uses infrared light to detect artistic flourishes that are invisible to the naked eye
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Three Ways to Eat Ice
For those of you who want to explore chilly desserts beyond ice cream, try these frozen treats
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Six Ways to Celebrate the Summer Solstice Around the World
From Eagle Summit in Alaska’s White Mountains, watch as the sun dips, dips, dips—-but remains just above the horizon
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Name That Howler Monkey
The Small Mammal House’s loudest and most charismatic critters is getting a name this week
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A Sip from an Ancient Sumerian Drinking Song
A newly analyzed cuneiform hymn accompanied a drinking song dedicated to a female tavern-keeper
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For a Happy Hotel Experience, Take the Middle Road
Neither too luxurious nor too austere, mid-range inns are often a great choice for travelers. Here are some of my favorites in Europe, Mexico and Morocco
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The 1958 Plan to Turn Ellis Island Into a Vacation Resort
Give me your huddled masses yearning to go shopping and swimming
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Bats Lose Out to Historic Trees in Sydney
Flying foxes can defoliate trees, but should the Royal Botanic Garden shoo this vulnerable species from its grounds?
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How to Assemble a Giant
A new museum exhibit presents one of the largest dinosaurs ever found
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The Allure of Brain Scans
They sure make pretty pictures, but are we exaggerating what they can really tell us about what’s going on inside our heads?
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Virus “Fossils” Reveal Neanderthals’ Kin
Genetic remnants of an ancient infection indicate the mysterious Denisovans, not humans, are Neanderthals’ closest cousins
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Father’s Day Roundup of Six Dads You Want to Avoid
Here are some films that give parenthood a bad name
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