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]
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 […]
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 […]
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]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Interested in learning American Sign Language just like Makkari in Eternals? The Complete 2022 American Sign Language Master Class Bundle is your one-stop shop to learn ASL! The bundle offers over 100 hours of CDP accredited training, quizzes, content, and a digital edition eBook to help you learn all about the language! Just $29.99 instead […]