The Party Slugs of Costa Rica

David Brian Butvill dives into a fiesta that’s invisible to the other partiers at the beach.

Apr 22, 2015 | 400 words, about 2 minutes

The Pirate Naturalist

Talented navigator, diligent observer, and bad-boy buccaneer, William Dampier may be the most accomplished travel writer and naturalist you’ve never heard of.

Apr 22, 2015 | 500 words, about 2 minutes

Stefan Drzewiecki, Submarine Tsar

The world’s first submarine fleet was pedal-powered and short-lived. But its design was a game changer for modern warfare.

Apr 22, 2015 | 450 words, about 2 minutes

True Blue

Far from its origins, a new pigment appeared on an Alaskan island and made an artistic splash.

Apr 22, 2015 | 400 words, about 2 minutes

Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea

Betty Pratt-Johnson’s books brought ocean wonders to the world.

Apr 22, 2015 | 600 words, about 3 minutes

Back Home in the New Jersey Meadowlands

Old becomes new again after a lifetime of experience away.

Apr 22, 2015 | 450 words, about 2 minutes