40 of the best villains in literature
Villains are the best. We may not love them in our lives, but they’re often the best part of our literature—on account of their clear...
Japanese designers create nameless paints to revolutionize how children learn about colors
Design duo Ima Moteki is determined to revolutionize how young children address the colors of the rainbow. To help get kids’...
Julián Is a Mermaid: A Tenderhearted Story of Identity, Belonging, and the Courage to Be Yourself
A watercolor serenade to the transformative power of unconditional love. by Maria Popova “To be nobody-but-yourself — in a world which...
The science and philosophy of friendship: Lessons from Aristotle on the Art of Connection
“Friends hold a mirror up to each other; through that mirror they can see each other in ways that would not otherwise be accessible to...
11 fascinating facts about Sigmund Freud
Next to sheep, no one has done more for dreams than Austrian neurologist and psychiatrist Sigmund Freud (1856-1939). While you may know...
7 Perfect Independent Bookstores from Across the Globe
By Alex McKelley If there’s one thing I love more than books it’s bookstores. And, if there’s one thing I love more...
Henry Miller’s 11 commandments of writing and his daily creative routine
“When you can’t create you can work.” by Maria Popova After David Ogilvy’s wildly popular 10 tips on writingand a selection of advice...
A project to immortalize David Bowie in traditional woodblock prints
David Bowie, who passed away in 2016, had a very special connection – some may even call it a “love affair” – with Japan. He originally...
A five-part stop motion anthology tests the limits of short film
This Magnificent Cake! is a new stop motion animation by Belgium-based filmmaker pair Emma De Swaef and Marc James Roels (previously)...
A travel movie for Lefkada!
A beautiful video from summer 2017 to get to know our island!
How the chocolate is made from bean to bar
by Dom Ramsey Hi, I’m Dom and I’m a chocolate maker in London. Here’s a breakdown of how craft chocolate is made from tree to bar...
Hand-Drawn Frames by Over 300 Individuals Animated Into One Choreographed Performance
349, by filmmaker and artist Kristen Lauth Shaeffer, uses stop-motion animation to create a choreographed dance out of diverse...
The Wisdom of Trees: Walt Whitman on What Our Silent Friends Teach Us About Being Rather Than Seeming
A supreme lesson in authenticity from a being “so innocent and harmless, yet so savage.” By Maria Popova “When we have learned how to...
21 informative maps that will change your worldview
We love a good map. Especially one that will make you think twice about the world around you. More than just helping you move from place...
17 real-world locations that inspired Disney movies
by CAITLIN MORTON and PRETTYPRUDENT The magical worlds inhabited by Disney characters—Agrabah, anyone?—have inspired children for...
What are the Seven Wonders of the World?
By Jessica Stewart Central photo Clockwise from right: Temple of Artemis, Statue of Zeus, Lighthouse at Alexandria...