Rebecca J. Rosen
Rebecca J. Rosen is an associate editor at The Atlantic. She was previously an associate editor at The Wilson Quarterly, where she spearheaded the magazine's In Essence section.
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Dramatic Photographs of Alaska's Erupting Volcano, as Seen From Space
Turns out, it's hard to get a good picture of an eruption, which makes these shots all the more remarkable.
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We're Constructing Dams at a Terrifying Rate
According to a new report, there are now 48,000 "large" dams around the planet.
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Man Refuses to Stop Drone-Spying on Seattle Woman
Is this legal?
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Maps
Explore 38,000 Historical Maps, Online and Searchable
The Digital Public Library of America announces the addition of a vast treasure trove of maps.
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Postcard
Luminous 'Light Paintings' of D.C.'s Cherry Blossoms
With a long exposure and a flashlight, Jacques Domenge brings out the surreal beauty of the cherry trees after the crowds have gone.
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Maps
Amazing Views From the Top of the World
Google Street View goes to its most extreme destinations yet: 4 of the planet's highest mountains.
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Why Are There So Many Sinkholes in Florida?
The peninsula is unstable terrain by dint of its particular geology.
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Now You Can See Out the Bottom of Your Airplane
Or at least know what you're flying over, thanks to new Delta app.
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Is It Still Street Art If You Can Only See It Online?
An artist's quest to bring graffiti to life, via GIFs.
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Photos
Visions of the Past: Recreating World War II in Today's Cities
A photography project reminds us that soldiers surrendered and prisoners marched on the same streets we walk along every day.
