June Lockhart, Beloved TV Mom, Dies at 100
Hollywood legend June Lockhart, known for Lassie and Lost in Space, dies at 100. Her roles shaped generations with warmth, humor, and inspiration.
India Ink Doesn’t Come from India: The True Origins of a Timeless Black Ink
From ancient Chinese inscriptions to modern art studios, India ink endures as a timeless medium blending creativity, science, and tradition.
Why Bats Became the Ultimate Halloween Symbol
From Celtic bonfires to Bram Stoker’s Dracula, bats evolved from sacred night creatures to spooky Halloween icons fluttering through centuries of folklore.
From Wine to Wi-Fi: The Wild Journey of the @ Symbol
The @ symbol has come a long way, from medieval scribes and Italian wine merchants to email fame. Explore its quirky global names and digital evolution.
Ever Wonder Who Jack-o’-Lantern Really was?
From haunted folklore to porch décor, the spooky legend of Stingy Jack and how turnips became pumpkins in the eerie origin story of the Halloween jack-o’-lantern.
The Potato Jacket: Aldi’s Latest Couture Collaboration
Aldi and Agro Studio create the ultimate mash-up: a baked potato-inspired puffer jacket that combines comfort, humor, and “comfort food chic.”
Nipper: A Giant Tribute to Music’s Most Famous Dog
The Huguenot Museum displays a 1937 Nipper painting from HMV’s Oxford Street store, celebrating the iconic His Master’s Voice dog and music history.
Christoph Niemann’s “Market Shift” Skewers Wealth Inequality
Christoph Niemann’s New Yorker cover, “Market Shift,” hilariously exposes wealth inequality and pokes fun at the casual billionaire style next to common folk.
Lon Chaney Jr. Electrifies in The Indestructible Man
The Indestructible Man: A noir-style sci-fi horror gem where Lon Chaney Jr. cheats death, turning vengeance and electricity into a cinematic shocker of 1950s pulp perfection.
Charmin’s Forever Roll: A Month Long Toilet Paper Miracle
How many times have you been caught stranded on the porcelain throne, left high and dry because someone could not
Chuck Wendig: The Man Who Knows His Apples
Chuck Wendig, bestselling author and apple aficionado, serves crisp, witty apple reviews on his Terribleminds blog that are the core of his quirky charm.
The Graduate: Sex, Rebellion, and Sixties Cool
A sultry blend of sex, wit, and rebellion, The Graduate defined a generation. Mrs. Robinson seduced more than Benjamin; she seduced the world.
Lenny Bruce: The Rebel Who Redefined Free Speech
On the 100th anniversary of Lenny Bruce’s birth, we honor the comic who turned truth-telling into art and fought for America’s right to speak freely.
Sergio Leone: The Revolution Of The Western
Amazing Ameziane’s Sergio Leone graphic novel dives into the wild origins of the Spaghetti Western and the man who turned Clint Eastwood into a legend.
Conan the Barbarian Reforged for a New Age of Fury by Titan Comics
Titan Comics revives Robert E. Howard’s Conan in brutal, pulp glory, steel clashes, blood flows, and Cimmeria faces a new savage horde of new savage adventures.
Nightmare Alley: Guillermo del Toro (The Criterion Collection)
Guillermo del Toro’s Nightmare Alley shines in Criterion’s stunning release, a must-have for movie lovers seeking a dark, stylish, and unforgettable cinematic experience.
Barney Google and Snuffy Smith: The 1919 Comic Strip That’s Still Making History
From 1919 to today, Barney Google and Snuffy Smith remain comic icons. Discover their history and how you can now reimagine them in the public domain.
Push The Wall By Frank Miller
Frank Miller’s Push the Wall combines memoir and masterclass, showcasing his groundbreaking comics, films, and the creative genius behind Batman, Daredevil, and more.