Vinyl illusion: Designer Drew Tetz is turning vinyl records into living artwork using the optical magic of zoetropes. His process blends design, physics, and music, with each record patterned so that when it spins under a strobe light or is filmed by a camera, the images appear to move. What began as creative experimentation has evolved into collaborations with major artists, combining modern tools with techniques rooted in 19th-century animation. Each piece transforms album visuals into motion, syncing rhythm and art in one continuous loop. By merging geometry with imagination, Tetz demonstrates how physical media can still surprise the digital age, turning sound and vision into an experience that feels entirely new.
Royal discovery: Deep within the forests of Belize, archaeologists have revealed a burial chamber believed to belong to an early ruler of the Mayan city of Caracol. Part of an ancient civilization known for its temples, writing, and complex trade networks, the Maya once thrived across Central America. Hidden beneath an older tomb, the site contained carved jade pieces, ornate ceramics, and a distinctive mask that point to immense wealth and ceremonial power. The discovery highlights the city’s prominence and its ties to distant regions, including parts of central Mexico where similar artifacts have been found. The find offers new insight into the influence of early Maya leaders.
