Gloria Steinem Knew Wonder Woman Was More Than a Comic Book
Gloria Steinem saw Wonder Woman as more than a comic book hero. Her 1972 Ms. cover helped turn Diana into a lasting symbol of female strength.
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Before He Was Optimus Prime, Peter Cullen Came Into Montrealers’ Homes With the Hits
Long before Peter Cullen became the voice of Optimus Prime, he was a familiar voice on Montreal radio. Cullen began his career at CKGM before becoming one of
Why Can’t We Have Both? Why Physical Video Games Still Matter in a Digital World
Sony is moving toward digital-only PlayStation games, but the growing appeal of Analog Living raises a bigger question about ownership, preservation and the things we still want to
I Love Gorillaz. So How Did I Miss Phoo Action?
Discover the strange comic world of Jamie Hewlett and Mat Wakeham, from The Face and Tank Girl to Gorillaz, a canceled second season and a lost BBC television
Why Are Fred Flintstone and Popeye Still Selling Us Food?
Fred Flintstone and Popeye have been selling food for generations. From Fruity PEBBLES to Popeye spinach, here's why these cartoon icons still work.
Oh, That Crug! Is What Happens When Monsters Get Tired of Humanity
Oh, That Crug! turns the traditional monster inside out, finding comedy in dinner, sweaters, phone calls, relationships, and everyday human problems.
Why Do We Celebrate Dead People’s Birthdays?
Why do we keep saying Jim Morrison would have been 82? Explore the curious tradition of imaginary birthdays and how cultures around the world remember the dead.
Do People Really Change? Time Travel, History, Human Nature
A Byrds lyric, Charlie Chaplin, and Rudolph Valentino inspire a reflection on time travel, celebrity culture, and why human nature changes far less than technology.
Deadman’s Curve: The TV Movie That Changed My Music Life
Deadman's Curve introduced me to Jan & Dean, The Beach Boys, and an unforgettable era of music that continues to inspire me today.
Betty Boop: The Flapper Who Never Went Out of Style
Betty Boop turns 95 while remaining one of animation's biggest icons. Explore her flapper roots, censorship battles, lasting influence, and enduring legacy.
How Norway’s Viking Row Became My Favorite Story of the World Cup
A lifelong North American sports fan unexpectedly falls down a rabbit hole exploring Norway's Viking Row, runic jerseys, Led Zeppelin, and the surprising ways history and pop culture
Nepo Babies: Does a Famous Last Name Guarantee Success?
Can a famous last name guarantee success? Explore the truth behind Hollywood's nepo babies, family legacies, public expectations, and lasting careers.