How a Tiny Garage Plot Became an Architect’s Family Home
MAP House began life as a derelict garage tucked away in a south London mews. Designed by architect Melanie Schubert of SAM Architects, the home is the result of working…
Your favorite book is trying to confuse you
Kendra Gaylord demystifies complex architectural terminology by drawing definitions from various vintage reference books. This educational exploration clarifies common yet puzzling building terms, helping enthusiasts better understand and identify distinctive…
Inside a Modern 3,270 Sq. Foot Home in Mexico City
Welcome to the home of award-winning architect Yuri Zagorin Alazraki in Mexico City. Casa Kiki was designed by Yuri’s architecture firm ZDA - a multi-year renovation of the California style…
The surreal fashion of Elsa Schiaparelli
Elsa Schiaparelli (1890 – 1973) pushed boundaries as a fashion designer, transforming functional items of clothing into unique style statements. Her evening suits embody the height of 1930s haute couture,…
Unboxing Mysterious Eye Miniatures | Secret Tokens of Forbidden Love 👁️
From clandestine romance and the Prince of Wales to pearls, tears, precious stones and the incredible skill of miniature painters, discover the history behind these beautiful, uncanny objects — and…
An automatic copying device in 1890
the Automatic Cycostyle Gestetner, from 1890s.
The OLDEST SURVIVING Animated Feature Film | The Adventures of Prince Achmed (1926)
Long before Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, director Lotte Reiniger created a breathtaking silhouette-animated fantasy inspired by One Thousand and One Nights. In this video, we explore the…
How French Houses Reveal Where You Are
“En France, une maison n’est jamais seulement une maison.” In France, a house is never just a house. Look closely at the stone, the roof, the shutters, the windows and…
Audacity 4
Here's what's new:► A raft of updates to clip editing, including to envelopes, splits and samples. All designed for a more intuitive workflow.► Updates to effects and effects plugins► More…
What does a 1920s BIRTHDAY CAKE taste like?
a 100 year old recipe, the history of birthday cake, and why we put candles on them.