What Everyone Gets Wrong About Elves in Iceland
Old Norse elves aren’t Legolas or Keebler. From Norse gods to tourist gimmicks, this video uncovers how Iceland’s “hidden people” became a global obsession.
The Experiment That Changed Craft: The Legacy of Black Mountain College
VISIONARIES documents the ways in which artists and influencers inspire new generations to envision the limitless possibilities of craft. Featuring textile designer and founder of LongHouse Reserve Jack Lenor Larsen,…
The Name of the Rose (film)
The Name of the Rose is a 1986 historical mystery film directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, based on the 1980 novel of the same title by Umberto Eco. Sean Connery stars…
Medieval Corned Beef
Corned beef’s popularity fell in medieval Ireland due to most of the good corned beef being sent overseas to England. Pork was cheaper to raise, so many ate bacon and…
Shepherd’s Pie
Cottage pie is made with beef, and shepherd’s pie is made with lamb. Or so they would have you believe. This division between mashed potato-topped meat pies is actually only…
The Invention of Sicily:A Mediterranean History
by Jamie Mackay
The Flirtatious Regency Balls Of Pride & Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice was published over 200 years ago in 1813. It's an archetypal love story, but also an acute direction of Regency era society. But what hidden messages are…
A Romance You Watch in Secret
The Russian-language reception of Crave’s ‘Heated Rivalry’ shows how tenderness, desire, and character complexity shape a phenomenon that transcends borders.
Almost no names are ‘English’
Did you know there are only a handful of truly English names? In this video, let's explore where our names really come from: from the Anglo-Saxon 'Edward' and 'Alfred' to…