America Is Officially Back in the Selvedge Denim Business

One of those reaching out is Kyle Moredocks, who recently got his hands on a sample…

When Paintings Breathe: How Artists Are Using AI Motion Without Losing the Brushstroke

There’s a moment in front of a great painting when the scene seems about to move:…

How Vincent van Gogh’s Sister-in-Law Worked Tirelessly to Make Him Famous

No artist, no mat­ter how soli­tary by nature, becomes a cul­tur­al phe­nom­e­non alone. That’s even true…

What Men Should Know If Breast Cancer Runs in Their Family

Dive deep into what’s going on You and your doctors have a big question to answer:…

The New Priorities of Homebuyers: How Comfort, Functionality, and Long-Term Maintenance Are Reshaping Home Design

A beautiful home might catch your attention during a property tour, but its appearance tells you…

The Megaprojects That Even the Ancient Romans Couldn’t Pull Off: Rerouting the Tiber, Digging a Canal, and More

Some would call the Unit­ed States of Amer­i­ca the might­i­est empire the world has ever known.…

Can AI Tell You Everything Wrong With Your Face? I Paid to Find Out

Am I ugly? That was once a question to ponder while laying awake at night, on…

C. S. Lewis, Donald Trump, and Evangelicals’ Intolerable Choice

Ten years ago, I published an article titled “Nikabrik’s Candidate.” In it, I looked at the…

12 New Songs Out Today to Listen To: Shygirl, Jonah Yano, and More

There’s so much music coming out all the time that it’s hard to keep track. On…

The Names of Nearly 4 Million Enslaved People in Former British Colonies Are Now Searchable Online, Helping Descendants Find Lost Ancestors

A few years ago, we fea­tured here on Open Cul­ture the Freedmen’s Bureau Project data­base, which…