Perpetual Learning
It’s hard to fathom, but the idea of observing our planet from space is relatively new. The very first satellites, launched in the mid-20th century, weren’t just marvels of engineering; they were our first true eyes in the sky, offering a perspective on Earth we’d never had before. My work as an archivist has given … Read more
It feels like everyone is talking about Artificial Intelligence these days. The buzz around AI is undeniable, and frankly, it’s having a significant impact on the U.S. economy right now. As someone who’s spent decades sifting through historical documents, especially those detailing the rise of new technologies, I can’t help but see a familiar rhythm. … Read more
It’s not often that a jury verdict brings the distant past of technology into sharp focus with a present-day event, but a recent finding against Meta concerning the Flo period and pregnancy app does just that. A jury determined that Meta illegally collected data from users of the Flo app, a significant development in the … Read more
Hello everyone, Eleanor here. It’s August 4th, 2025, and I’ve been thinking a lot about the internet lately. As a retired archivist, my career was all about preserving information and understanding how we’ve managed data throughout history. It’s why I’m particularly interested in a major shift that seems to be on the horizon: widespread age … Read more
Lofoten Felt Like Another Planet, And I Somehow Made It Affordable There are places that simply take your breath away, and then there are places that rearrange your understanding of what beauty even means. The Lofoten Islands in Norway fall squarely into the latter category. Stepping onto these islands felt less like visiting a new … Read more
As someone who has spent decades sifting through the dusty records of technological history, I’ve seen my fair share of innovations that started with a whisper and ended up changing the world. Today, we’re witnessing something similar, but with a twist that feels both familiar and profoundly new. Recently, researchers have stumbled upon a rather … Read more
It’s been said that artificial intelligence is a tool. And like any tool, it can be used for good or ill. We’ve seen AI assist doctors, help engineers design better structures, and even compose music. But lately, the conversation has shifted. What if AI isn’t just a tool used by hackers, but an entity that … Read more
As a historian, I’m always drawn to places where the past feels palpably present. My recent long weekend trip to Cap-Haïtien, Haiti, offered just that, whisking me away to a landscape deeply imprinted with the echoes of revolution and resilience. My focus for this short visit was the historical heart of the region: the Citadelle … Read more
As someone who has spent years delving into the past, I’ve always been fascinated by how people adapted and repurposed things. It reminds me of the ingenuity required in earlier eras, where every resource was valued. Today, I want to share a story that echoes that spirit of transformation: a retired public transport bus finding … Read more
Hello fellow history enthusiasts! As a historian who spends her days (and often nights!) digging through archives and exploring centuries-old sites, I know firsthand how many questions can arise when you’re delving into the past. From the grand sweep of empires to the intimate details of daily life in centuries gone by, history is a … Read more