Happy May! It's busy here, but here are some quick links.

If you’re casting about for something to read, why not check out this list of must-read sci-fi/fantasy novels?

Right as the Beijing Olympics were happening, a major historical discovery was happening next door. 

What can our wacky dreams teach us? Quite a lot, perhaps!

I really like Spinoza, and I’m not alone. 

What’s it like behind the scenes at the Met? Here’s a peek behind the curtain.