In 1971, Nike only paid $35 for the iconic swoosh mark. But the cost of making…
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How an Edward Hopper Painting Inspired Norman Bates’ Iconic House in Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho
Alfred Hitchcock was not American, as even casual viewers of his television show could tell right…
Andrew Garfield and His Majestic Mane Served at Wimbledon
Wimbledon regular Andrew Garfield made his way back to the annual tennis tournament over the weekend,…
The Prophet and The Pagans: Narcissism versus Humility in Jonah
Kaleidoscope’s hook is that the episodes can be watched in any order, which may sound like…
Larry Jackson Exposed the Strategy Behind Music’s Digital Transformation
Long before streaming platforms dominated the music business, Larry Jackson was learning the industry from inside…
The Declaration of Independence Performed by Morgan Freeman, Benicio del Toro, Winona Ryder & Other Actors
Some successful Hollywood producers spend their money on yachts, sports teams, and European castles. Norman Lear’s…
LeBron James’ Gray Beard Is the Ultimate Post-Season Flex
It’s official: LeBron James will be returning to the NBA for a record-breaking 24th season. There…
Sanctifying Splatter-punk: Rage, Fear, and Embodied Play in Christian Art
Two dudes keep meeting in the comments section to tear each other apart. In real life,…
Why Katanas Keep Showing Up in Anime, Games, and Movies
The katana remains easy to read before a character says a word. Put one in an…
Rare Film of Sculptor Auguste Rodin Working at His Studio in Paris (1915)
We’ve previously featured a series of remarkable little films of French artists Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Claude Monet…