Devil’s Island, the French Guiana Penal Colony
Long before Alcatraz Prison there was Devil’s Island, a living hell, not just a violent, tropical prison, but also rampant with malaria, cholera and yellow […]
The World War II Battle of Los Angeles
On 25 February 1942, Los Angeles woke to sirens, bright searchlights crisscrossing the night sky, and thunderous explosions. The Battle of Los Angeles has begun. […]
Joan Didion Takes the Proust Questionnaire – Flashbak
In October 2003, Joan Didion answered a series of questions first put to Marcel Proust in the 1880s by his friend Antoinette Faure. Source: READ
AI could take your job — and your freedom?
How artificial intelligence could be leading most humans into an inescapable trap. Source: READ
What we know about the latest Epstein emails referencing Trump
In emails released by Democrats, Epstein says Trump “knew about the girls”. The White House says they are an attempt to “smear” the president. Source: […]
The ChatGPT Effect: In 3 Years The AI Chatbot Has Changed The Way People Look Things Up
Google enjoyed a stranglehold on internet searches the past few decades. In the span of just 3 years ChatGPT has changed that. Source: READ
Shannon Cartier Lucy’s Uncanny Portraits of Domestic Life
“I’m drawn to the depth and strangeness of things,” says artist and psychotherapist Shannon Cartier Lucy as she opens a new show in London Source: […]
Writing Builds Resilience By Changing Your Brain, Helping You Face Everyday Challenges
Writing can change the brain and promote resilience. Writing or typing our thoughts out can help shift our mental state. Source: READ
The First Ten Albums From Hip Hop Pioneer Afrika Bambaataa’s Huge Record Collection – Flashbak
Afrika Bambaataa kept a vast and extensive record collection. Around 1,400 catalogued 12″ vinyl records are preserved in an archive. Source: READ
