Culture & Media

The Ancient Tool Used in Japan to Strengthen Memory & Focus: The Abacus

The Greek Mythology Family Tree: A Visual Guide Shows How Zeus, Athena, and the Ancient Gods Are Related

300,000 Wondrous Nature Illustrations Put Online by The Biodiversity Heritage Library

Discover Ichi-go Ichi‑e, the Japanese Art of Savoring Every Moment

J.R.R. Tolkien, Using a Tape Recorder for the First Time, Reads from The Hobbit for 30 Minutes (1952)

When Two Filmmakers Make the Same Movie — and One of Them Is Werner Herzog

The Birth of Espresso: The Story Behind the Coffee Shots That Fuel Modern Life

What’s Entering the Public Domain in 2026: Faulkner’s As I Lay Dying, All Quiet on the Western Front, Betty Boop & More

The Mystery of How a Samurai Ended up in 17th Century Venice

J. R. R. Tolkien Admitted to Disliking Dune “With Some Intensity” (1966)

Brian Eno’s Book & Music Recommendations

How Far Back in History Can You Start to Understand English?

How to Jumpstart Your Creative Process with William S. Burroughs’ Cut-Up Technique

Salvador Dalí’s Surreal Jewelry Designs: From Throbbing Heart Necklaces to Medusa Brooches

Discover the First Depiction of Santa Claus (and Its Origins in Civil War Propaganda)