Le Comptoir General, Paris

Hidden in a Parisian alleyway, an eclectic, living museum invites the curious traveler to immerse themselves in creativity

by Meghan Sebold For any travel enthusiast, the best venue to visit is often one that requires processing time to absorb the scene—a place that makes you wonder, “What on earth is going on here?” Le Comptoir General (LCG) in Paris’s 10th arrondissement pushes all concepts of what can be done in a space that is categorized as a bar/restaurant. While walking along the Canal …

Party Fails in Western Art History

Recalling the ghosts of Ouija, OK Go's drone dance, 3D-printed tattoos and more in our look at the web this week

We’ve all experienced it: being accosted by creepers (or worse, being overcome by boredom) at a get-together, resulting in some cringeworthy scenarios that require plenty of drinks on hand. A hilarious piece from The Toast assures you, however, that this is no new phenomenon. Women have been having terrible times at parties for centuries—as evidenced by these historic Western art paintings, accompanied by editor Mallory …

The History of the Ouija Board

Recalling the ghosts of Ouija, OK Go's drone dance, 3D-printed tattoos and more in our look at the web this week

In his latest weekly podcast on design, Roman Mars tackles the spooky, eccentric history of the much loved, and often feared, Ouija Board. And while the game itself isn’t as old as some may think, the iconography does date back to the 1800s and three sisters claiming to be mediums by way of talking boards. After the Civil War, many folks sought out their dead …