Nicolas Rivero

Joined: Jun 21, 2017

Nico covers tech for Quartz. He graduated from Northwestern University and has written for The Miami New Times, Mental Floss, and El Cronista.

Untangling lights is practically its own holiday tradition.

From Thomas Edison to LEDs: A Brief History of Christmas Tree Lights

James Baldwin, Senator Tammy Baldwin, and George Takei.

15 Inspiring Quotes from LGBTQ+ Leaders

When Vlad the Impaler Repelled an Invasion With a Forest of Corpses

There are steps you can take to make the Fourth of July less stressful for your dog.

5 Ways to Keep Your Dog Calm on the Fourth of July

Why the Names of the Dragons in Game of Thrones Are Important—and Telling

Each one of Daenerys Targaryen’s kids has a namesake—and that name might hint at their future antics.

10 Game of Thrones Fan Theories About How the Series Will End

The epic HBO series returns in April 2019—which leaves you plenty of time to consider whether one of the show's major characters is actually a merman.

Why 3 Man-Sized Cages Hang From a Medieval German Church Steeple

An ill-fated religious experiment in Münster gave St. Lambert's Church a set of alarming accessories.

How 7 Wild Game of Thrones Fan Theories Panned Out in Season 7

Spoiler alert!

Could Game of Thrones's Dragons Really Fly? We Asked Some Experts

While we wait for the eighth and final season of 'Game of Thrones' to premiere on April 14, we explore the physics behind the series's most glorious beasts.