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  • Canals

    An editorial style, visual glimpse into the creation, history and expansions of the iconic 17th-century Amsterdam canals in the Netherlands.

    Marcus Brown, Aristide Benoist

  • Farnsworth House

    The Farnsworth House was designed and constructed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe between 1945 and 1951. It is a one-room weekend retreat.

    Pavel Kedich

  • Art of Symbols

    From ancient symbols to contemporary branding, explore how visual language shapes the world around us.

    Emotive Brand

  • Nomadic Tribe

    Experience Nomadic Tribe, an interactive tale for this new year. May it bring us many exciting surprises.

    MakeMePulse

  • Fight the Ship

    Death and valor on a warship doomed by its own Navy.

    ProPublica

  • Moment Zero

    Experience the history of Earth's Seismic data.

    Locomotive

  • Kubrick

    A look at the life and work of one of the greatest and most influential directors in cinematic history.

    Tubik Studio

  • Nuclear Dissent

    Interactive documentary Nuclear Dissent is a cautionary tale about nuclear weapons testing – and activism that shaped the future.

    Jam3

  • Oat the Goat

    An awesome pick-a-path story that helps children learn the power of kindness.

    The Ministry of Education | New Zealand

  • Endless Stories

    Endless Stories is an interactive film about the Fight of the Century starring Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, Bob Dylan, George Foreman and other heavyweights in entertainment.

    Getty Images

  • Bauhaus · VKhUTEMAS

    Two schools set the direction of design education in the 20th century: Germany’s Bauhaus and the Soviet Union’s Vkhutemas. Without ignoring the differences between them, in this timeline we hope to suggest the parallel essence of the institutions and the nature of their programs.

    Readymag

  • Outrider: Climate Change

    Climate change is one of the greatest challenges humans have ever faced. From coastal cities to America's heartland, it impacts us all. How did we get here? And how do we fix the problem?

    Outrider

  • The School of Sustainability

    A journey where we’ll learn to be more sensitive to our planet’s necessities.

    Bancolumbia | Google

  • Scenes Unseen: The Summer of ’78

    Long-forgotten pictures capture escape and discovery in the city’s parks.

    Jim Dwyer | New York Times

  • Outrider: Nuclear Weapons

    The threat of nuclear confrontation is growing. But even unused, nuclear weapons have a destructive impact. What will it take for world leaders to abandon nuclear arms? And how can you help?

    Outrider

  • The Greenpeace Fleet

    Embark on Greenpeace’s boats and find out about their epic journeys over the last 40 years. Boots and waterproofs recommended.

    Greenpeace

  • The White Darkness

    A solitary journey across Antarctica.

    David Grann, The New Yorker

  • One Last Beat

    One Last Beat is a homemade interactive* story about a regular guy who tries to give his life a meaning just some seconds before dying.

    Hèctor Monerris

  • Moon

    A series of experimental publications dedicated to the process of exploration and developing the Earth's moon.

    Pavel Kedich

  • Ettore Sottsass

    An interactive story about Italian designer and architect Ettore Sottsass.

    Readymag

  • Dieter Rams

    10 Principles for Good Design

    Shuffle Magazine

  • Charles and Ray Eames

    Interactive story about the principal American designers of the 20th century

    Enso

  • Millennials Are Screwed

    Why millennials are facing the scariest financial future of any generation since the Great Depression.

    Huffington Post

  • Reid Miles

    Through 12 glorious years, American designer Reid Miles created over 500 LP covers for the jazz label Blue Note Records.

    Readymag

  • Maria Callas

    Official website of Maria Callas: soprano, opera legend, ‘La Divina’. Diva of La Scala, celebrated as La traviata, Tosca, Norma, Lucia di Lammermoor, Medea.

    Warner Classics

  • Winds and Words

    An interactive Game of Thrones data visualization.

    Impossibile Bureau

  • Face of Homelessness

    The Real Stories Behind Homelessness

    Kofi Opoku

  • How Luke Skywalker Became the Last Jedi

    Luke Skywalker has led a generation of Jedi and an Expanded Universe developed around him to continue his story. But is he the last of the Jedi?

    Fandom

  • K'gari

    Unleash the natural forces of K’gari to destroy one of Australia’s first fake news stories and return Fraser Island to its rightful name.

    SBS

  • World Food Clock

    A look at the world's food right now...

    Luke Twyman

  • Geography of Poverty

    Poverty in America is concentrated in counties, regions, urban neighborhoods and reservations. Matt Black and Trymaine Lee document its current state.

    MSNBC

  • Here is Today

    An interactive look at time ...

    SBS Australia

  • A Violent Act

    Perspectives on a double murder that led to the acquittal of Ram Tiwary after eight years in prison.

    SBS Australia

  • Where Can North Korea’s Missiles Reach?

    North Korea has threatened Australia with disaster — but could its missiles reach our shores? And just how much of the world is in potential danger?

    ABC

  • Junko's Story

    An intimate account of one young girl’s harrowing experience and miraculous survival.

    SBS Australia

  • Into the Arctic

    Take a journey into the Arctic and explore for yourself its natural wonders, the threat of the encroaching oil industry, and follow the struggle to Save the Arctic.

    Greenpeace Nordic, Hello Monday

  • In My World

    A campaign aimed at raising awareness about mental health. Discover the stories of those who are too often left unheard.

    Handicap International, Witness Change

  • iSpy With My 5 Eyes

    An interactive documentary that shines a light on a global Spy Network Between Five Countries.

    Jam3, Fumes and The Docufactory

  • Inside the Head

    A homage to young adults out there who are living life and trying to make sense out of it.

    Denisse Ariana Pérez, Sara Svensson, Daniel Dennerkrans, Albin Christiansson

  • Dreamer Stories

    Stories and portraits of young Americans who are recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

    Pablo Stanley

  • A State of War

    A commemoration to the centenary of World War 1 and a tribute to the 57,000 Queenslanders involved in the war.

    State Library of Queensland

  • One Four Nine

    A car crash. No Witnesses. Use your smartphone to solve the case now.

    Ingenie

  • A Digital Volcano

    Descend into one of the world's most extreme environments with an immersive online volcanic expedition.

    GE, Qwake

  • Voyages

    Photo essays from around the world by Bieke Depoorter, George Georgiou, Glenna Gordon, Alec Soth, George Steinmetz and Hiroshi Sugimoto.

    New York Times

  • A Gunfight in Guatemala

    Enrique Degenhart tried to clean up Guatemala’s immigration service. His story is part of a nation’s extraordinary fight against corruption.

    ProPublica

  • Trajan Column

    The victory of the Roman emperor Trajan over the Dacians in back-to-back wars is carved in numerous scenes that spiral up around a 126-foot marble pillar in Rome known as Trajan's Column. It's a tale that reads like an ancient comic strip.

    National Geographic

  • Dr. Orange: The Secret Nemesis of Sick Vets

    For decades, the military and the VA have repeatedly turned to one man to guide decisions on whether Agent Orange harmed vets in Vietnam and elsewhere.

    ProPublica

  • How They Got Their Guns

    Criminal histories and documented mental health problems did not prevent at least eight of the gunmen in 16 recent mass shootings from obtaining their weapons.

    The New York Times

  • The Museum of Mario

    An interactive experience exploring the many eras of Mario.

    IGN

  • My Most Beautiful Nightmare

    Browse trough those worlds of digital poetry and discover the stories your brain tries to tell you.

    Robin Gardeur, Jessica Rosset

  • There Will Be Blood

    Kris Draper reflects on the hit that defined the rivalry between the @Avalanche and @DetroitRedWings 20 years ago.

    The Players' Tribune

  • Hashima Island: The Forgotten World

    A digital dip into history to discover the secrets & legends hidden amongst Hashima's mysterious, desolate landscape.

    Bryan James

  • The Most Northern Place

    The story of Thule, Greenland, and how it's Inuit inhabitants were forced to moved to make space for a U.S. airbase.

    PBS

  • The Guardians of the Balcans

    A project dedicated to the Balkan war memorials and to what they symbolize nowadays.

    Perito Burrito

  • The Life of the Blue Whale

    Explore stories about the blue whale within the ocean, Hintze Hall and the collections.

    Natural History Museum

  • Seven Digital Deadly Sins

    An interactive reflection of our digital selves through video confessions and first person accounts.

    National Film Board of Canada, The Guardian

  • Uncharted Waters

    Follow the elite athletes and para-athletes of US Sailing Team Sperry in their competitive pursuit in high performance sailing.

    Sunbrella

  • The Remarkable Tale of Alex Virot

    The remarkable tale of Alex Virot, the tragic Tintin of the Tour de France.

    EuroSport

  • After the Storm

    A story of people encountering a new world, encountering loss, and then learning how to keep going.

    The Washington Post

  • Viva le Velo

    A celebration of the world’s greatest bikes. From record-breaking riders to precision engineering each bike has a fascinating backstory waiting to be told.

    parall.ax

  • The Goldfinch, A Bird’s-Eye View

    Goldfinches are commonly referred to as ‘puttertjes’. Why?

    Mauritshuis

  • Architects Own Houses

    An examination of 10 influential architects and their own houses.

    Enso

  • Ivan Aivazovsky

    A look at the life of Ivan Aivazvsky, a Russian Romantic painter who is considered one of the greatest masters of marine art.

    Eugene Lee, Diana Dubina

  • Microcars

    Microcars are both cheap and fuel-efficient. They were developed in the impoverished Europe of the postwar period and attracted the interest of people who couldn't afford “real” automobiles.

    Enso

  • The Unwomanly Face of War

    Bringing together dozens of voices in her distinctive style, The Unwomanly Face of War is Svetlana Alexievich’s collection of stories from Soviet women who lived through the Second World War

    The Happy Reader

  • Cocainenomics

    The economics and effects of the multibillion-dollar global cocaine trade are explored in this interactive, information-packed website, launched in connection with Netflix's original series, Narcos.

    WSJ Custom Studios

  • Peter Behrens

    The work and legacy of German architect Peter Behrens, who is considered the first industrial designer.

    Enso

  • Made In Iowa

    A look at how a small Iowa town diversified its economy, pumped new life into its historic downtown, and emphasized the development of locally owned businesses.

    Square

  • The Boat

    An interactive graphic novel about escape after the Vietnam War. Based on the story by Nam Le.

    SBS

  • Searching for Syria

    A impactful exploration of the world's top questions about the Syrian refugee crisis.

    UNCHR

  • Falter Inferno

    Do you dare take a look in the mirror, a ride through today's living hell?

    Jung V. Matt, WILD

  • Killing Kennedy

    An exploration of the dual paths of John F. Kennedy and Lee Harvey Oswald that ultimately crossed in Dealey Plaza.

    National Geographic Channel

  • King of Soul

    A commemoration to the life and musical legacy of Otis Redding.

    Jon Yablonski

  • Evert_45

    The story of Evert_45: a Dutch boy sharing his story via YouTube and Instagram. Based on personal stories from World War II.

    KPN

  • In Space We Trust

    A project dedicated to all space pioneers and researchers of space by showing the most important events in the history of space exploration.

    Roscosmos, Music by A. Ananiev

  • The 21st Century Gold Rush

    A look at how the refugee crisis is changing the world economy.

    Malia Politzer and Emily Kassie

  • Bear 71

    The true story of a female grizzly bear monitored by the wildlife conservation offices from 2001 - 2009.

    Jeremy Mendes, Leanne Allison, NFB

  • Danny Brown Interview: Sky High

    An in-depth interview with rapper Danny Brown and his life story.

    Complex

  • Bears Ears

    Facinating facts about elephants from around the world and why we need to protect them.

    Patagonia

  • The Grey Tales

    Facinating facts about elephants from around the world and why we need to protect them.

    Julie Flogeac, Louis Ansa & Florian Morel

  • Tunnel Rats

    A look at one soldiers experience as a tunnel rat during the Vietnam War.

    FRAMES

  • Clouds Over Cuba

    A documentary about the Cuban Missle Crisis and what might have been.

    Tool

  • The Long, Strange Trip of Dock Ellis

    Meet the man behind baseball's most psychedelic myth.

    ESPN

  • A Spacecraft for All

    The ISEE-3 was launched to study the Sun in 1978, but ended up redefining space flight. Now it’s on a new mission to become citizen science’s first spacecraft, with data accessible by everyone.

    Google Chrome Experiments

  • Snow Fall

    A New York Times multimedia feature by reporter John Branch about the 2012 Tunnel Creek avalanche.

    The New York Times

  • A Bear's-Eye View of Yellowstone

    An interactive journey through the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

    National Geographic

  • Losing Ground

    An exploration of how most of SE Louisiana coast will sink into Gulf of Mexico in 50 years, and what's at stake.

    ProPublica, The Lens

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