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  • 6 Ancient D20s That Will Definitely Not Curse You

    6 Ancient D20s That Will Definitely Not Curse You

    Would it surprise you to learn that even ancient civilizations liked to roll some D20s around back in the day? Twenty-sided dice, called icosahedrons, show up in architectural digs all across the Mediterranean, especially in Greece and Egypt. These surviving number rocks are estimated to be from the fourth through first centuries BC, making most…


  • LIGHTSPEED Presents: ‘Bhatia, P.I.’ by Shiv Ramdas

    LIGHTSPEED Presents: ‘Bhatia, P.I.’ by Shiv Ramdas

    io9 is proud to present fiction from LIGHTSPEED MAGAZINE. Once a month, we feature a story from LIGHTSPEED’s current issue. This month’s selection is “Bhatia, P.I.” by Shiv Ramdas. You can read the story below or listen to the podcast on our website. Enjoy!