Georgia O’Keeffe and the $44 Million Jimson Weed
A 1932 painting of Jimson weed by Georgia O'Keeffe has sold at auction, following a bidding war that has resulted in a record-breaking price of $44 million.
Back from Extinction, But Not Safe: Captive Breeding Restores a Giant Galapagos Tortoise
The Española giant tortoise, once feared extinct, has a viable population again.
The Other Winston Churchill
Do you know about Winston Churchill, the American novelist? Now you do.
Was Winston Churchill a “Drunk in Charge”?
Winston Churchill's status is history is decided. His status as a drinker is disputed.
Why Your Privacy is Not Just About You
Maintaining privacy is more of a social practice than one would think.
When Faced with Competition, Florida Lizards Simply Evolve Faster
When faced with an invasive competitor, Florida anole lizards took only 15 years to evolve a response.
Skellig Michael: An Island Far, Far Away (Where “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Was Filmed)
Star Wars Epiosde VII was filmed on Skellig Michael island in Ireland.
Let’s Talk Turkey
First of all, why the name "turkey?"
The Modern Invention of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving as we know it was deliberately invented in the nineteenth century.
The Fall of Adam, Reversed
The 15th century marble statue of Adam, by Venetian sculptor Tullio Lombardo has been restored by the Metropolitan Museum.