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Van Gogh Cut Off a Lot More Than His Earlobe
The self-inflicted wound was even worse than most thought
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Here’s What Malcolm X Thought About Race in 1964
A revealing postcard to Redd Foxx is up for auction
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The Secret Life of Urban Hedgehogs
Though city-dwelling hedgehogs have adapted to metropolitan life, some need a little help to thrive
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Why Britain’s New Prime Minister Wasn’t Elected
Theresa May will become the U.K.’s newest Prime Minister tomorrow
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New Dig Shows the Philistines Weren’t Such Philistines
A graveyard containing over 200 sets of remains is giving researchers their first deep look into the little-known biblical tribe
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A Seattle Dump Just Got Some Clever Public Art
Recycled rebar will make the Seattle North Transfer Station more beautiful
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The Tragic Story of Dallas’ First African-American Police Officer
After William McDuff was killed, it took Dallas 50 years to replace him
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Give Me a Drink, HAL: Artificial Intelligence Helps Design New Beer
IntelligenceX uses AI to guide its brewmaster’s tweaks
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The Code That Sent Apollo 11 to the Moon Just Resurfaced Online and Is Chock-Full of Jokes
Published on GitHub, the array of in-jokes, pop culture and Shakespeare asides in the comments on the code show the human side of the project
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How an Anti-Lynching Banner From the 1920s and ‘30s Is Being Updated to Protest Modern-Day Violence
One artist took inspiration from the NAACP’s iconic flag
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This Exhibit Captures the Magic of Being a Kid
The Metropolitan Museum of Art peeks into the idealized lives of kids past
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This Renaissance Sculptor Is Getting His First U.S. Show
Luca della Robbia is finally getting a showcase in the States
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These Beatrix Potter Illustrations Were Found Tucked Inside a Mansion’s Books
The children’s book author found inspiration on vacation
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The KGB’s Favorite Restaurant Reopens in Moscow
Aragvi, the haunt of Soviet-era celebrities and spies opens after a 13-year absence and $20 million renovation
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Journey to the Center of Earth
Mission to Mariana Trench Records Dozens of Crazy Deep Sea Creatures
The Okeanos Explorer has spent three months mapping the seafloor and recording deep sea life in the ocean’s depths
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Self-Lubricating Swordfish Secrete Oil to Swim Faster
Greased lightning, go greased lightning
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Study Shows Knights Were Pretty Spry in Their Suits of Armor
Researchers studied the range of motion of fighters in suits of armor, finding they were heavy but allowed freedom of movement
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Family Discovers Rare Letters by Thomas Jefferson
In the two letters selling for over $300,000 each, Jefferson opines on the War of 1812 and his dislike for Alexander Hamilton’s economics
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What Do Goats, Puppies and Horses Have in Common?
Goats communicate with humans using eye contact, according to a new study
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Juno Will Eventually Go Up in Flames to Protect Theoretical Alien Life
Juno, we hardly knew you
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