Empires of Light [Comic]
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Category Archives: Culture
Public Latrines in Ancient Rome Explained
Almost every Roman city had large public latrines, where many people – often 20 or more – could relieve themselves in remarkably opulent settings. This video explores the use, decoration, and (many) hazards of Rome’s latrines. [toldinstone]
Fraggle Rock Has a New Theme Song… and MEH #WeWantTheClapsBack
As you may or may not know, Apple TV+ is relauching Fraggle Rock, and while all of us who grew up on the show are really curious about it, we’re not so happy about the new theme song. Where the hell are the claps? Come on! The show is called Fraggle ROCK! And here we […]
Color Footage of 1930s Los Angeles [60fps, Remastered] w/added sound
Some wondeful footage of Los Angeles filmed in the 1930s. A few buildings you can see in the video are still standing today, such as the Kress! From NASS: Fantastic shots of Los Angeles 1930s, we can clearly see what is happening in broad daylight, Scene Street, Video Restoration Process: ✔ FPS boosted to 60 […]
Everything is a Remix – Why We Love Copies and Remixes
A new edition of “Everything is a Remix” by Kirby Ferguson explaining that everything on the Internet is new versions of old stuff. Human beings just want more of the same… but different. Copies of copies. Remixes of remixes. [Kirby Ferguson]
Krampus: Origins of the Yuletide Monster [Video]
You better watch out, you better not cry, and you certainly must behave—or else face the brutal beating of the Krampus. Why does this demonic, horned Yuletide monster exist? This episode of Monstrum looks at the historical origins of Krampus in the winter festivals of the Alpine region, challenging the false claim that this monster […]
Anne Rice, Author of ‘The Vampire Chronicles’ Passes Away at 80
It is with great sadness that we just learned that gothic novelist Anne Rice, the famous author behind ‘Interview with the Vampire,’ passed away late Saturday evening after complications from a stroke at the age of 80. During her career, the author sold more than 150 million books, with Interview with the Vampire behing her […]
Geeks are Sexy’s Big T-Shirt Sale – Our Favorite Designs at Just $13 Each!
We’re halfway through Cyber Monday, with only a few hours remaining to the big Geeks are Sexy t-shirt sale! Here are a few of our favorite designs that you can still get at just $13 instead of $20. T-shirts are the perfect stocking stuffers, and at that price, they certainly won’t break the bank! Pew […]
12 of the Geekiest Car Emblems Ever
Whether you’re a sci-fi or horror fan, or if you’re all about science, here are 10 of the geekiest car emblems ever! As far as I’m concerned, my favorite is the Cthulhu fish emblem (the FSM comes close behind,) but we have plenty of other cool ones to choose from below! Please note that Geeks […]
Iceland Pokes Fun at META With Its Icelandverse
Sure, you might have seen Iceland countless times in Youtube videos, but have you ever visited? Introducing the Icelandverse, a funny marketing campaign that promotes tourism in the country while poking fun at Facebook META, Mark Zuckerberg’s newly rebranded company. The Icelandverse is unlike any other open-world experience with “-verse” in name, because it’s real. […]