Mark Hay

Mark Hay is a Brooklyn-based freelance journalist who writes about scientific history, among other topics. You can find his articles in Atlas Obscura, JSTOR Daily, and VICE.

More from Mark Hay

Man holding his hand in front of a cobra’s head. A golden cobra statue is visible in background.

Venom in His Veins

Bill Haast, the Florida man who tried to milk medical miracles from deadly snakes.