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Thoughts on AI, predictive text, technological metaphors, and the string of thought.
🥧The History of Pumpkin Pie
Discover the rich history of pumpkin pie, a staple that dates back to 5,500 B.C. and symbolizes American tradition and celebration.
🧱How Long Was the Berlin Wall?
Explore the history and impact of the Berlin Wall, a stark Cold War symbol that split a city and its people for three decades.
👑Ten (Allegedly) Mad Monarchs
Explore the outlandish tales of ten monarchs whose reigns teetered on the edge of madness, from Nebuchadnezzar's wild descent to Caligula's bizarre decrees.
🏛️What is the world’s oldest democracy?
Explore the roots and debates surrounding the world’s oldest democracies, from ancient Athens to Viking-led parliaments.
🏛️Six Modern Capitals With Ancient Roots
Explore how six capitals, including Athens and Beirut, have evolved from ancient roots to modern metropolises, blending rich histories with contemporary life.
🏆Who Were the First Women to Win Nobel Prizes?
Explore the pioneering women who shattered Nobel Prize ceilings, from Marie Curie's double win to trailblazers in peace, literature, and medicine.
🀄Seven Things You May Not Know About the Ming Dynasty
“Zijin Cheng,” means “Purple Forbidden City,” a colorful reference not to the city’s walls but to the night sky.
⚡Nine Things You May Not Know About Nikola Tesla
Discover nine surprising facets of Nikola Tesla's life, from mystical visions to fierce conflicts with Edison.
🍔Where Hamburgers Began—and How They Became an Iconic American Food
Discover the hamburger's journey from ancient Mesopotamia to American icon, tracing its roots through centuries of history and culture.
🥫How Canned Food Revolutionized The Way We Eat
Explore how a 1795 French innovation contest sparked the canned food revolution, forever changing our culinary landscape.
🐘Ten Famous Elephants From History
Explore the colossal impact of 10 historic elephants, from war behemoths to symbols of regal diplomacy.
📏Who invented the metric system?
Discover how French revolutionaries standardized measurements and gave us the metric system, simplifying everything from science to daily life.
🌊What is the Longest River in the World?
Explore the riveting race for the title of the world's longest river, where the Amazon and Nile vie closely under the scrutiny of modern geography.
📜Six Things You May Not Know About Magna Carta
Discover six intriguing aspects of Magna Carta, a charter that shaped modern democracy, forged under duress and rich historical negotiation.
🍔How Drive‑Thru Dining Changed Fast Food
Explore how a small 1948 burger shack revolutionized fast food with drive-thru dining, setting the stage for a global phenomenon.
🐎Eight Surprising Facts about Alexander the Great
“If I were not Alexander, I would be Diogenes.”
📝A History of Coffee in 10 Buzzwords
Although it was possibly consumed as a food or drink in its native Ethiopian highlands, the evergreen shrub Coffea arabica was first cultivated even earlier.
🛒Portfolio | Envoy
As the lead designer for Envoy, I have been focused on creating innovative and practical designs for our users. My work includes both ready-to-deploy designs and visionary concepts for future web and mobile interfaces. Based on the context provided, the relevant geolocation coordinates for San Francisco, where Envoy is based, would be approximately 37.7749° N, 122.4194° W.
🗺️Articles | History Here
Exploring the vast narrative of American history, as detailed in the development of the History Here app, which allows users to uncover over 6,000 historical points of interest across the nation.
🎨Portfolio | CPS
A showcase of my minimalist design for a prestigious group of art dealers, highlighting simplicity and elegance in online presentation.
🏗️Portfolio | Newfound Heights
Exploring the visual identity and branding for a real estate development firm. Relevant geolocation coordinates
🏛️Articles | Ancient History for History.com
In 2012, I explored a range of fascinating topics related to ancient civilizations, covering the Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, and Near Eastern cultures. Each piece provides insight into their rich histories and lasting legacies.
🖨️We're All Makers Now
In a vibrant corner of Manhattan, innovative technology is merging creativity and community.
📚Portfolio | Andy-Crouch.com
A visual journey into the work of a nationally-known author, speaker, and editor, focusing on their impactful contributions.
📱The Cell Phone Gospel
From a review of Assa Doron and Robin Jeffrey's study, a poignant observation on the surprising presence of technology amidst poverty in India.
📜Articles | European History for History.com
I had quite a bit of fun writing these pieces on European topics for History.com, exploring figures and events that shaped the continent.
🥤Portfolio | Red Bull
Animated elements showcased for the Red Bull sales team's national gathering, enhancing engagement and presentation quality.
📜Articles | American topics for History.com
My American coverage for History.com encompasses a fascinating array of significant events and influential figures.
📚Portfolio | Reading Royalty
Celebrating the power of books at a private school dedicated to low-income children. "Books are awesome!"
🕯️Good art in dark times
A thought-provoking exploration of the role of fiction in reflecting and transcending the darkness of our times.
🧤We don't believe because we don't recall
A reflection on how our interactions with memories and artifacts shape our experience of beauty and loss, inspired by Proust's poignant insights.
🦠Metaphor as metastasis
A thought-provoking exploration of the language and metaphors we use to discuss economic growth and regulation.
🐄Patent US690236
A fascinating glimpse into an early 20th-century invention designed to ease the milking process.
🌲The quietest place in the lower forty-eight
This excerpt highlights the profound tranquility of Olympic National Park and its unique auditory experience in nature.
🏙️City Silhouettes by Jasper James
Beijing-based photographer Jasper James captures the striking juxtaposition of humans and urban landscapes in his reflections series.
🍽️Dinner with strangers
Alain de Botton explores how religions foster community and encourage connection with strangers, inspired by rituals like the Catholic mass and Jewish Passover.
🏡Paving the home
This piece highlights the transformative impact of cement floors and paved streets on health, economic stability, and quality of life in Mexico.
🏞️fictional landscape, by Kyle Kirkpatrick
Pondering the allure of book-carving that resembles a miniature landscape model.
🚲Forever Bicycles, by Ai Weiwei
An exploration of Ai Weiwei's powerful exhibition "Absent," highlighting his impactful work featuring 1200 bicycles.
🎶New Years Rulin's
Reflecting on Woody Guthrie’s poignant New Year’s resolutions reveals the bittersweet trade-offs of artistic pursuit. "SEND MARY AND KIDS MONEY" serves as a powerful reminder of the familial sacrifices behind the music and culture he created.
🐴The right to a horse
A thought-provoking perspective from Vint Cerf on the distinction between technology and human rights.
🌍Portfolio | ZanaAfrica
Reflecting on a meaningful design journey for ZanaAfrica, a nonprofit focused on impactful messaging.
🌱Rethinking one’s own position as a creator
Brian Eno explores the idea of composers as gardeners, nurturing music rather than controlling it.
⚗️Six or more glasses daily!
Exploring the curious legacy of radium and the fascinating misconceptions surrounding its early discovery.
🌍Technology is not the enemy (uncoolness is)
An exploration of how technology's role in language preservation is changing perceptions among indigenous communities.
🤖Der Bibelschreiber (The Bible writer)
Exploring the intersection of faith and technology, robotlab's work reflects on the roles of writing and progress in human experience.
📖Knowing the end of the story
From a study on storytelling, it seems that knowing the outcome can enhance the experience of both short stories and mysteries.
📜Colonial dress, detail
Exploring the intersection of art, imperial history, and creativity through Susan Stockwell's unique paper dresses.
🍼Portfolio | Introducing yoomi
Excited to share my design projects for yoomi, especially their innovative self-warming baby bottle making waves in the US market.
🍔We can has cheeseburger!
Reflecting on the complexities behind something as simple as a cheeseburger, Waldo Jaquith explores the implications of our modern food systems.