The Verge Historic Painting: El Jaleo by John Singer Sargent, 1882. One of Sargent's most famous paintings is a cluster of movement and light.
Historic Photo: Paris in winter, near Saint-Augustin Church, 1952. Paris was a bit bleak in the first few postwar years, but it never lost its charm or resilience.
The Poseidon phenomenon: Thoughts on a New Year’s Eve disaster that never was. Had the events of the 1972 film occurred in real life, the Poseidon would be the most famous cursed ship in history.
Behind the Scenes: The Cult of Technology, From Railroads to AI. My latest deep dive video looks at society's often misplaced faith in the transformative power of technology.