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The Amazons Were More Than A Myth: Archaeological And Written Evidence For The Ancient Warrior Women

The Amazons frequently pop up in Greek mythology. But unlike the demi-god Hercules, they were probably real.

By Carly Silver • Jul 29, 2019

The Amazons Were More Than A Myth: Archaeological And Written Evidence For The Ancient Warrior Women

The Amazons frequently pop up in Greek mythology. But unlike the demi-god Hercules, they were probably real.

By Carly Silver • July 29, 2019

Inside The Uncontacted Awá-Guajá Tribe, Earth’s Most Threatened Indigenous Group

Only 100 or so members of the Awá-Guajá tribe remain within the deepest reaches of the Amazon today.

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 23, 2019

Inside The Uncontacted Awá-Guajá Tribe, Earth’s Most Threatened Indigenous Group

Only 100 or so members of the Awá-Guajá tribe remain within the deepest reaches of the Amazon today.

By Natasha Ishak • July 23, 2019

Inside The Cement Tube Homes That Might Be The Future Of Hong Kong’s Housing

Plagued by overcrowding, Hong Kong has been exploring creative options to accommodate its burgeoning population. One such option? A retrofitted cement water pipe called an OPod.

By Erin Kelly • Jul 14, 2019

Inside The Cement Tube Homes That Might Be The Future Of Hong Kong’s Housing

Plagued by overcrowding, Hong Kong has been exploring creative options to accommodate its burgeoning population. One such option? A retrofitted cement water pipe called an OPod.

By Erin Kelly • July 14, 2019

The Complete, Unadulterated History Of 1969’s Woodstock Music Festival

Fifty years ago this summer, half a million hippies, beatniks, and long-hairs descended upon upstate New York for the Woodstock music festival. The world would never be the same.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 11, 2019

The Complete, Unadulterated History Of 1969’s Woodstock Music Festival

Fifty years ago this summer, half a million hippies, beatniks, and long-hairs descended upon upstate New York for the Woodstock music festival. The world would never be the same.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 11, 2019

Despite Public Outcry And Low Demand, Japan Resumes Whale Hunting After 31-Year Ban

Whaling has been a Japanese tradition for centuries and was particularly important post-World War II to feed the country's poor. Now, the government wants to revive the whaling industry despite growing disinterest in whale meat among Japanese.

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 1, 2019

News

Despite Public Outcry And Low Demand, Japan Resumes Whale Hunting After 31-Year Ban

Whaling has been a Japanese tradition for centuries and was particularly important post-World War II to feed the country's poor. Now, the government wants to revive the whaling industry despite growing disinterest in whale meat among Japanese.

By Natasha Ishak • July 1, 2019

Researchers Drop 17,000 Wallets To Test Human Honesty — And Are Pleasantly Surprised By The Results

The international experiment showed that people are certainly better than we thought.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 21, 2019

News

Researchers Drop 17,000 Wallets To Test Human Honesty — And Are Pleasantly Surprised By The Results

The international experiment showed that people are certainly better than we thought.

By Natasha Ishak • June 21, 2019

Taiwan’s Rainbow Village Is A Testament To The Power Of Art

When the local government in Taiwan threatened to demolish Huang Yung-Fu's home, he began painting — and created the world-famous Rainbow Village.

By Erin Kelly • Jun 20, 2019

Taiwan’s Rainbow Village Is A Testament To The Power Of Art

When the local government in Taiwan threatened to demolish Huang Yung-Fu's home, he began painting — and created the world-famous Rainbow Village.

By Erin Kelly • June 20, 2019

Japanese Scientists Crack Mystery Of The Nazca Lines

Scientists were able to re-identify 16 bird geoglyphs from Peru’s mysterious Nazca lines. One drawing that was previously thought to be a hummingbird has been re-classified as a hermit.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 20, 2019

Science News

Japanese Scientists Crack Mystery Of The Nazca Lines

Scientists were able to re-identify 16 bird geoglyphs from Peru’s mysterious Nazca lines. One drawing that was previously thought to be a hummingbird has been re-classified as a hermit.

By Natasha Ishak • June 20, 2019

This Small Norwegian Island, Where The Sun Doesn’t Set For 69 Days, Wants To Abolish Time

“Our goal is to provide full flexibility, 24/7. If you want to cut the lawn at 4 a.m., then you do it.”

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 20, 2019

Weird News

This Small Norwegian Island, Where The Sun Doesn’t Set For 69 Days, Wants To Abolish Time

“Our goal is to provide full flexibility, 24/7. If you want to cut the lawn at 4 a.m., then you do it.”

By Natasha Ishak • June 20, 2019

Porn Sites In Hong Kong Shut Down To Support Pro-Democracy Protests

Under the proposed law, suspects in Hong Kong, where people enjoy far more civil liberties, could be sent to trial in mainland China, where freedoms are much more restricted.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 17, 2019

News

Porn Sites In Hong Kong Shut Down To Support Pro-Democracy Protests

Under the proposed law, suspects in Hong Kong, where people enjoy far more civil liberties, could be sent to trial in mainland China, where freedoms are much more restricted.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 17, 2019