Transforming a Colonial Library in Nairobi
Two intrepid Nairobi women decide to transform what used to be a whites-only library until 1958 into a vibrant cultural hub. Along the way, they must navigate local politics, raise…
Discover William Morris’ First Masterpiece | The Red House & the Birth of Modern Architecture
Uncover the story behind The Red House, a groundbreaking architectural masterpiece that changed the course of design history. This stunning Victorian-era home, designed by renowned architect Philip Webb for the…
THE ART & ILLUSTRATION OF EILEEN MAYO
Dame Eileen Rosemary Mayo DBE (11 September 1906 – 4 January 1994) was a British artist and designer who worked in England, Australia and New Zealand in almost every available…
I gotta split. The mayor wants to rap with me about some things.
Ghostbusters - The Mayor Wants To See You Guys
Believing in God is Hard
Believing God and spirits exist and experiencing them as present are two different things. Anthropologist Tanya Luhrmann calls the work of bridging that gap real-making: the prayers, offerings, and habits…
How to Make Hand-Drawn Animation | Straight-Ahead and Keyframing
Learn how to make hand-drawn animation from start to finish. In this tutorial, animator Kohana Wilson (they/them) walks through the tools, techniques, and principles behind classic paper animation, from your…
The Arms Race That Made Insects Take Flight
Spiders and their ancestors have been driving an arms race that began before either stepped foot onto land and resulted in the first powered flight on Earth.
How To Make 17th Century Clotted Cream – A History
Clotted cream served with scones and jam
The genius engineering of the 3½ inch floppy disk
A look at the brilliant physical design and engineering of the 3.5" diskette.
The Marie Antoinette Diet
Marie Antoinette loved dessert, and even the water she drank was sweetened; she would keep pounded sugar on hand and stir in a few spoonfuls before drinking it. The daughter…