Before time was measured, stories were told. Several men are gathered around a campfire. Three of them are dressed rather similarly in animal skins, with spears nearby. The other two carry bows and arrows, and are listening watching intently as one of their hosts–using gestures, pantomime, sounds, and some words–explains what they are doing out…

How to Read If you’re a fan of this blog (or of the internet, or of understanding how that new gadget is supposed to be put together, or of…well, almost anything), chances are you know how to read — or at least, mostly. Of course there’s the basics, front to back, left to right, top…