South America Trip

A photo weblog from a trip to South America in the summer of 2006.

Domestic Adventures

Fort Dodge, Iowa

The Cardiff Giant

This piece on Sciencegate was recently included in Tangled Banks, a compendium of the best science

blogging on the Web.  A look at America's bizarre tradition of mixing science and religion.

New York City, New York

Cleopatra's Needle

The Ancient Egyptian obelisk in Central Park has a long and intriguing history.

Mystic, Connecticut

The Mystic Seaport

Home to one of the most brutal wars in the history of North America, Mystic eventually became the

point of departure for far flung missions of exploration.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Eastern State Penitentiary

In the 1820s, the Quakers convinced the State of Pennsylvania to build the perfect prison - a frightening

story about how good people can do very bad things. This piece appeared on Radio Lab.

Santa Barbara, California

Inspiration Point

A night hike to the edge of perception.

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