In Italy in the plague years of the 17th century, people installed tiny windows and doors in their walls at sidewalk level. Through these openings wine, beer, and spirits could be bought and sold without fear of contagion. (One account … Continue reading →
A thing I have been doing during the extended shelter-at-home: researching an ancient mystery that unfolded in Roman Britain beginning 1,600 years ago and may have profoundly influenced 20th-century English literature. There was a pagan Roman named Silvianus, living around … Continue reading →
The raccoon is the perfect token animal for 2020. It washes its hands obsessively; always wears a mask; and its name is an anagram of “corona”! (If you don’t mind one leftover “c.”) Remember the MPR Raccoon from almost exactly … Continue reading →
This is simply glorious. One hundred Julliard students, faculty, and brand-name alumni worked together on this project. Read about what went into making it.
Continue reading →Perhaps you’ve seen some of these: people recreating works of art using whatever props come to hand while isolating at home. Toilet paper. Lots of toilet paper. The NY Times ran a feature on the phenomenon two weeks back, and … Continue reading →
