For decades, Louisville’s culinary identity has been anchored by bourbon, barbecue, and hot browns. But beneath the banner of fine dining and regional staples lies a humbler, often […]
The Mystery and Legacy of Indiana Sugar Cream Pie
Indiana’s sugar cream pie—sometimes called Hoosier pie—is an unassuming dessert with a storied past. Simple ingredients, humble origins, and devoted fans have turned this custard-style pie into one […]
Pizza Puffs: Chicago’s Most Overlooked Snack
A pizza puff is a deep-fried dough pocket filled with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and toppings like sausage or pepperoni. Unlike calzones or pizza rolls, pizza puffs use […]
From Miami to Copper Harbor: The Two Ends of U.S. Highway 41
Stretching over 2,000 miles from the subtropical streets of Miami to the cold, rocky shores of Lake Superior, U.S. Highway 41 is one of America’s most fascinating north–south […]
The Tower of Silence: Tradition, Ecology, and the Vanishing Vultures
For thousands of years, the Zoroastrian faith has followed a funerary custom that carefully balances respect for the dead with deep reverence for the natural world. Known as […]
Fort Detrick: From Biological Warfare to Biomedical Research
Fort Detrick, located in Frederick, Maryland, is one of the most historically significant research sites in the United States. Established during World War II, it became the nation’s […]
Is AI Protected by the Constitution?
Artificial intelligence has quickly moved from science fiction to daily life. Tools like ChatGPT are now part of classrooms, offices, and households. With this expansion comes a pressing […]
Fallingwater: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Masterpiece Over the Waterfall
In the rolling woodlands of southwestern Pennsylvania, Frank Lloyd Wright designed a house that seemed to grow out of the very landscape. Completed in 1937 for the Kaufmann […]
Vitrification: The Science of Turning Matter Into Glass
Vitrification is the process of turning a substance into a glass-like solid without the formation of crystals. The word comes from the Latin vitrum, meaning glass, and it […]