So. It’s been a good year! At least we think so.  As it’s only appropriate, we’ve decided to remind you of our favorite stories of 2011. Revisit them, then tell your friends.

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Daniel Emmerson wrote an epic series about his visit to to Chernobyl on the 25th anniversary of the nuclear cataclysm. All four parts will have you on the edge of your seat. Thank you, Mr. Emmerson, for risking your health and safety to provide us with these post apocalyptic photos and accounts. Introduction, Part I, Part II, Part III.

Jesse Cameron Alick & Lucile Baker Scott entered into a heterosexual marriage for the sake of gay rights. Seriously. The video,  “LaMama Loped” will clear up the confusion.

Jay Pastorello, of Harvard’s ceramic program, showed us how he discharges firearms on his pottery.

Our very own futurologist, Angela Stardust, prepared us for 2012 with some survival food advice.

Speaking of food, an anonymous tip about breakups prompted us to reveal our favorite hummus recipe.

We started hooking you up with free music, with help from Sir William Pennybanks!

We received two completely unrelated accounts of slaughtering pigs: Year of the Pig, How to Kill Pigs, a Timeline.

We were extremely honored to interview photographer George Post about his experiences documenting 21 years of the Burning Man Festival.

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What would you like to see from us in 2012? Let us know- leave a comment!

Happy new year from High Contrast Review!