- Memorable animated gifs for the directionally-challenged! [via Atlas Obscura]
- Can't wait for Spring 2019 to see the next GoT? A neural network has written the first chapter. [via Motherboard]
- The history of toys that have enduring popularity (think Slinky and time will tell on the fidget spinner). [via Inc.]
- The British Library is considering a single digital portal. [via Carnegie Trust]
- Cultural heritage institutions affected by Hurricane Harvey are encouraged to contact the National Heritage Responders hotline (202-661-8068) if you need help.
- Korean astronomers tracked the explosion of a 15th-century nova through archival documents. [via WAPO]
- The Library of Congress released its Recommended Formats Statement (and we helped out with the website preservation standards). [via LOC]
- DC Public Library is celebrating Banned Book Week (Sept. 24-30) by hiding 50 "provacative books" around the city! [via WAPO]
- Leo Hershkowitz, known as the "archives scavenger", found records for Abraham Lincoln's funeral and Alexander Hamilton's murder. [via NY Times]
- Speaking of Hamilton, the Library of Congress has published their records of Hamilton online. [via NPR]
- Are death scenes less-scary in miniature? You'll soon be able to find out at our Smithsonian American Art Museum. [via WAPO]
- A new video series from our National Museum of African American History and Culture on groundbreaking African American women. [via Smithsonian Magazine]
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