Tim Brinkhof
Joined: Jul 19, 2023
Tim Brinkhof is a Dutch journalist based in the U.S. who has written about art and history for Vox, Vulture, Esquire, Big Think, and more.
People in the Northern UK and Ireland Can Flag Your Fake Accent
The Surprisingly Lewd Origins of the “Rub-a-Dub-Dub” Nursery Rhyme
Robert Smalls, Civil War Hero Who Escaped Enslavement, Is Getting a Statue in South Carolina
How to Maximize Your Vacation Days in 2025
Americans get an average of only 11 vacation days per year. Use them wisely.
A 51,200-Year-Old Cave Painting Might Be the World’s Oldest Narrative Art
The drawing of three human figures with a pig was discovered in an Indonesian cave—and might be the world’s oldest art that tells a story.
DNA Identifies Medieval Man Thrown Down a Well, Confirming a Norse Saga’s Tale
According to a medieval saga, the Norwegian “Well Man” might have been used as a biological weapon.
A Forest of Giant Sequoias Is Growing in Detroit
A local organization is aiming to fill Detroit’s vacant land with gigantic forests.
The National WWI Museum Is About to Open Its 100-Year-Old Time Capsule
Reportedly, it doesn’t contain 1920s fashions or jazz records.
Where Does the Phrase ‘How Do You Like Them Apples’ Come From?
The phrase made famous by ‘Good Will Hunting’ is much older than the 1997 film—and doesn’t have anything to do with actual apples.
“Severe” Solar Storm Might Bring Northern Lights to the Deep South
Scientists just observed a powerful solar storm that could carry the northern lights over the lower 48 in the near future.
Ultra-Rare Copy of the U.S. Constitution, Found in a Filing Cabinet, Heads to Auction
Bidding on the signed Constitution copy starts at $1 million—but it will likely sell for much, much more.
It Just Got Easier to Dive to Shipwrecks in Lake Michigan
Thanks to a new buoy network, scuba divers and snorkelers can explore some of the historic wrecks—while protecting our maritime heritage—in the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary.
The World's Most Expensive Coffee Costs $284 Per Ounce
Prepare to shell out for a cup of Elida Geisha Natural Torre.
National Parks Now Let Visitors Set Alerts for Online Reservations
Want to snatch a camping spot at Yosemite before they’re gone? The new availability alert feature on Recreation.gov can help.
Hoard of Gold Coins Meant for Mercenaries Found in Ancient Greek City
Archaeologists discovered a hoard of Persian coins at the site of ancient Greek city in what is now Turkey.