This footage of 1920s Paris in color is pretty amazing to watch. I've seen plenty of films from this era, but not much raw footage of people walking around the streets. It gives me this strange feeling that I'm spying on the people in the video. Little did they all know that one day they would be viewed by Internet users.
Time travel back to 1920s Paris, in color
Checking on progress at Guédelon Castle, a Medieval-style castle being built from scratch in France
Back in 2018, we wrote here on Boing Boing about an extraordinary living archeology project. A group of history buff friends had spent 20 years building a castle from scratch north of Burgandy, France. Five years later, here is a progress video. The project is entirely powered by volunteers and the donations of the thousands… READ THE REST
French gamers told to use French words, not English ones
Tu n'es pas un "streamer", petit monsieur. Tu es un joueur-animateur en direct. France's culture ministry told the AFP news agency that Anglicisms were "a barrier to understanding". But gamers have criticised the ban, with one calling it "completely pointless". France regularly issues warnings of the "debasement" of its language through imported English words. Other… READ THE REST
Human-shaped lead sarcophagus found under the floor of Notre Dame Cathedral to be opened. Cue heavy metal music.
Three years after the horrible fire that burned the 850-year-old Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, archaeologists report the discovery of a human-shaped lead sarcophagus and other tombs deep underneath the flooring. According to French National Archeological Institute archeologist Christophe Besnier, the sarcophagus may be from the 14th century but they will know much more when… READ THE REST
Light up with a pipe that's made to make smoking simple
There's a lot of reasons to buy a new smoking piece. Maybe you dropped your old one and that cool glass octopus build doesn't work so well when it's in a million pieces. Perhaps you're making the switch from rolling your own to something a little less cumbersome. Or maybe you just want an upgrade. Whatever… READ THE REST
Life's hard enough, which is why this flexible lighter is a game-changer
From ensuring you have enough money for gas this week to keeping up with today's politics, life is far from easy. And everyday things like making dinner, commuting to work, and even lighting candles should be the least of your worries. But when it comes to reaching down into the jar of your favorite candle, unable to… READ THE REST
These $29 game design and development courses might make learning as fun as the real thing
Gaming is something that most people can appreciate. Whether you're into the classics, a casual gamer, or a die-hard who plays all the time, there are many different ways to enjoy the hobby. But we think it's safe to say, novice or professional, we're all interested in how games even come to be. If you're fascinated by gaming… READ THE REST
