A tutorial on how wealthy women dressed, or were dressed by others, in the 18th century, In proper sequence: "shift, stays, petticoats, pockets, roll, stockings and garters, gown and stomacher, apron and shoes." From the Lady Lever Art Gallery: "Many accessories were also involved in the process,
The 100 Islands Project sends scientists to the coast of British Columbia, previously "a black hole for Western science," to inventory practically every bug and small creature they can find and build "a vast catalog of life."
The Trump administration says the 200,000-plus Salvadorans living in the US under temporary protection for the past 17 years must leave by September 2019. 1/18 Some US-born children of Salvadorans ordered to depart may choose to remain in the US, though many will leave for a
The White House wants $33 billion over the next decade to start building Trump’s border wall, and GOP senators want an inquiry into the author of the Trump dossier. 1/12 To defend himself from this week’s furious fire, Trump calls himself a "genius.... and a very
Blooming blizzards and horrible cold? A rarely seen John Denver music video features skiiers and snowboarders, Denver included, just "dancing" their way through the snow. Blooming John Denver.
The winter "bomb cyclone" currently battering the Northeast is expected to make life miserable—and for many, life-threatening—over the next few days. 1/15 Photos of the treacherous conditions, including lots of people who should be inside. 2/15 Ordering food delivery during dangerous weather is
An impossible Rube Goldberg machine traverses otherworldly living rooms.
“They’re going to crack Don Junior like an egg on national TV.” In a new book by Michael Wolff, Steve Bannon says the 2016 meeting between Trump’s son and the Russians was “treasonous,” “unpatriotic,” “bad shit.” 1/20 Trump’s lawyer hits Bannon with a cease-and-desist
A new year, a new Rooster. Introducing the shortlist, judges, commentators, and Zombie poll for the 14th edition of The Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes.
Already practically a speechless movie, here's Dunkirk redone very well as a seven-minute silent film in black and white. Via kottke.
