Tag Archives: HISTORY

Due to AI fakes, the “deep doubt” era is here

Memento | Aurich Lawson reader comments 17 Given the flood of photorealistic AI-generated images washing over social media networks like X and Facebook these days, we’re seemingly entering a new age of media skepticism: the era of what I’m calling “deep doubt.” While questioning the authenticity of digital content stretches back decades—and analog media long… Read More »

Apple, Atari, and Commodore, oh my! Explore a deluxe home vintage computer den

Enlarge / A view of Brian Green’s home computer lab, full of vintage treasures. reader comments 45 with Share this story In a world where millions of people carry a 1990s-grade supercomputer in their pockets, it’s fun to revisit tech from a time when a 1 megahertz machine on a desktop represented a significant leap… Read More »

Noblewoman’s tomb reveals new secrets of ancient Rome’s highly durable concrete

Enlarge / The Tomb of Caecilia Metella is a mausoleum located just outside Rome at the three mile marker of the Via Appia. reader comments 14 with 13 posters participating Share this story Among the many popular tourist sites in Rome is an impressive 2000-year-old mausoleum along the Via Appia known as the Tomb of… Read More »

Legendary to Develop Film Adaptation of History’s Ancient Aliens Series

Legendary to develop film adaptation of History’s Ancient Aliens series Legendary and Counterbalance Entertainment are in the process of developing a film adaptation of Ancient Aliens, based on History Channel’s long-running sci-fi docuseries. The project hails from Cobra Kai creators Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg, who are executive producing through their Counterbalance banner. On… Read More »