Rebecca Onion

Staff writer at Slate

Rebecca Onion is a historian and staff writer at Slate. She has written extensively on science, technology, and culture. Onion has a Ph.D. in history from Harvard University and has taught at several universities. She is a frequent contributor to NPR and has written for The New York Times and The Atlantic. Onion is also a popular podcast host and has appeared on various media outlets. She is based in New York City.