War: what is it good for? Innovation, apparently. These wartime inventions have become so everyday, you might not realize they started out in war.
Style
6 Different Flavors of the Goth Aesthetic
The goth aesthetic isn’t all black eyeliner and silver pentagrams. Okay, maybe it is. But how you wear those differs depending on what kind of goth you are.
Dark Academia: The Old World Aesthetic That’s Reviving the Humanities
Ink wells, plaid pea coats, and Greek poetry. These are a few of Dark Academia’s favorite things in an age when arts and humanities are increasingly devalued.
The Deliciously Retro Return of the 80s Aesthetic
From Cher’s yellow suit in Fancy to Stranger Things to Vaporwave, the 80s aesthetic has been waiting to happen…again.
A Harry Potter Fan’s Guide to the Slytherin Aesthetic
Before Dark Academia, the Slytherin Aesthetic was the gothic boarding school look of the internet.
Goblincore: TikTok’s New Woodland Aesthetic
You’ve heard of Cottagecore. Now get ready for its frog-loving, mushroom-gathering sister aesthetic, Goblincore, that’s bringing foraging back into the mainstream.
What Makes An E-Girl? A Guide to the E-Girl Aesthetic and Life
The e-girl aesthetic mixes fashion, internet history, and what it means to grow up online. Like her predecessors, the e-girl is no stranger to flak.
Angelcore: The Internet’s New Femme (and Feminist) Aesthetic
Clad in pearls, lace, and soft pastels, angelcore borrows Catholic imagery to create an ethereal style and send a powerful message.