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Artists Used Deepfake Tech to Tell Alternate Moon Landing History
A deepfake resurrects Richard Nixon to give an alternate moon landing speech.
The Advice to 'Just Eat Oysters In Months With an R' Is 4,000 Years Old, Researchers Say
As for the $1 oysters at your local bottomless brunch spot... well, best of luck with those.
These 4,000-Year-Old Recipes Sound Surprisingly Tasty
Although a food historian attempted to recreate one recipe for a meeting in 1988, the others hadn't been tasted by anyone in more than 4,000 years.
What if We Treated Websites Like Federally Protected Historic Places?
Corporate motivation isn’t enough when it comes to digital preservation. Here’s a case for creating a National Register of Historic Places for websites.
Indonesia’s Forgotten History: A Gladiator Duel Between Man And Lion
Over half a century ago, Indonesia’s largest football stadium became a colosseum showcasing an equally ancient spectacle.
Ancient Humans Basically Used Bones as Tupperware, Researchers Say
Further proof that nothing is more metal than ancient history.
Why Would You Ever Want to Live in 2019?
You may remember Gabriel and Sarah Chrisman as the couple who went viral for living as if they were in Victorian times. Four years later, looking at their life—and the reaction to it—outlines our society's most pressing cultural battles.
Climate Change Could Erase Human History. These Archivists Are Trying to Save It
Climate change making the word hotter, more humid, and more stormy—all conditions that put sensitive paper archives at risk. This problem is forcing us to ask, which histories will we choose to remember?
This Is What Australia's Recycling Crisis Looks Like
In 2018 China stopped accepting our recyclable waste. We've been dumping it in landfill and stashing it in warehouses ever since.
Bangladesh to Replace ‘Virgin’ With ‘Unmarried’ Before Bride’s Name in Muslim Marriage Certificate
Activists see the verdict as a ‘landmark’ win over a provision that violates the right to privacy and is discriminatory against women who want to get married.
The Unexpected Legacy of 'Dog's Life' AKA Grand Theft Auto with Dogs
Nobody thought much of 'Dog's Life' when it was released in 2004, but over time, it found an audience that appreciated its very specific weirdness.
Centuries-Old Sea Captain Diaries Are Confirming Modern Climate Science
Whalers voyaged to locations far beyond established sea lanes, which means their logbooks are filled with rare and valuable weather observations.