In more “2016 is the weirdest year ever” news, John Travolta is now an honorary deputy sheriff in my city. Erm.

The Thinker’s Garden is back with a tale of Italian organized crime, circa 1800. 

Did you know that ghost ships lie under San Francisco? Not just a few, but dozens!

The Library of Congress has thousands of gorgeous photochrome prints, like this image of Mont St. Michel. It’s a lovely way to spend some time.