Hairstylist Janet Stephens was unable to replicate a Roman statue's complex bun in the salon, leading her to solve the ancient mystery of how it worked: "I got deeper and deeper into it … it took about seven years, and my article was published in the Journal of Roman Archeology." [PDF]
Hairstyle archeologist proves crazy Roman 'dos were possible
Levis launches Pokemon-themed fashion line
The Levi's x Pokemon collection is yours to… collect? The Levi's x Pokémon collection marks the 25th anniversary of Ash, Misty, Brock et al and takes inspiration from the first series of the original animated television series. Notable pieces include a Levi's Trucker jacket and matching 501s emblazoned with a print depicting the woodland settings… READ THE REST
TV news report on teen "goths, Cure-heads, and psychobillies" in Dublin (1989)
Here's a glimpse of underground culture and fashion in its heyday before the rise of Hot Topic. This is Dublin's Grafton Street, 1989. Compare and contrast with this report from ten years earlier on "punks, skinheads, and Skaboys of Dublin": READ THE REST
China university soccer game cancelled because players had dyed hair
A women's soccer game between China's Fuzhou University and Jimei University was cancelled on Saturday because players on both times apparently had dyed hair, verboten according to game regulations. From CNN: The issue kicked off a frantic dash from coaching staff to secure black hair dye from nearby salons. However, one player from Fuzhou University… READ THE REST
Draw Superman or Spider-Man like the pros with this comic book drawing bundle
It's easy to dismiss comics as kids' stuff. Heroes in capes and villains with dastardly plans have been playthings of childhood imagination for decades. Yet, despite the fantastical premises and larger-than-life storytelling, don't forget the true artistry and craftsmanship it takes to bring those wild ideas into vivid life on the printed page. Because while… READ THE REST
This beginner learning package can get you to speak six different languages for under $30
It might seem backward, but when you think about it, our COVID-closed world might be the best reason to get motivated and learn a foreign language. With everyone working from home, and very possibly staying there permanently after the pandemic subsides, the number of remote working situations should continue to skyrocket. As that circle expands,… READ THE REST
This professional-grade home studio set will keep you looking your best on all your video calls
Last March, we all thought that most of us would be back in the office after a few weeks, or maybe even a few months if things got bad. The reality that's now setting in for millions around the world is that working in a remote office may have ended last year. The numbers back… READ THE REST