In partnership with
A portrait of Alice Austen with one of her photography pieces.
One female photographer captured 7,000 images of Victorian women that feel incredibly modern
No stiff and stoic portraits here.
By Heather Wake
When we think of Victorian women, we don’t immediately picture women laughing together, hugging one another, smoking cigarettes, or living their lives without restraint. But thanks to one prolific female photographer of the time, we do have a glimpse into this perhaps hidden, but nevertheless very real world.
| Read the story |
Smart starts here.
You don't have to read everything — just the right thing. 1440's daily newsletter distills the day's biggest stories from 100+ sources into one quick, 5-minute read. It's the fastest way to stay sharp, sound informed, and actually understand what's happening in the world. Join 4.5 million readers who start their day the smart way.
Kids riding bikes in the 1980s.
Gen Xers have fun explaining how they survived childhood with ‘no adult supervision’
“Be home when the streetlights come on,” that was the tracking system.
By Tod Perry
Generation X occupies an interesting place in the generational timeline. They came after the Baby Boomers, who were raised predominantly in homes with stay-at-home mothers, and Millennials, who are known for having helicopter-style parents that are overly involved in their lives.
Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980, were raised in the ‘70s, ‘80s, and early ‘90s, when it became more common for both parents to work, divorce rates were at an all-time high, and many kids took care of themselves before and after school. This unique set of circumstances made GenXers the “last parented generation” in recent history.
How did Gen X kids survive?
| Read the story |
“Empathy for other living creatures is a true gift. And it’s a sign of good parenting.”
Ashwinn Krishnaswamy shares why he thinks optimization culture is 'killing us'
‘Reformed optimizer’ makes compelling case for why optimization culture is ‘killing us’
“All for us to be better at sending emails.”
By Heather Wake
Recently, Diary of a CEO host Steven Bartlett (a man known for his “obsession” with data and wellness tracking) drew some backlash after sharing what became a hot take. He claimed that a couple of glasses of wine “ruined” his life for the next three days, primarily because of the way they affected his sleep, gym time, and podcasting, i.e., his work.
But among the online criticism, one comment from a self-described “reformed optimizer” really stands out.
| Read the story |
9 old school home features that were actually genius and need to return ASAP
9 old school home features that were actually genius and need to return ASAP
The loss of these old-school features has created a need for decorative clutter.
It seems like most new homebuyers are more interested in buying a newly built home. If not newly built, potential homebuyers seem to want homes built after the year 2000. While newer homes may come with less structural problems, Reynard Lowell, an interior decorator, argues that they lack essential features that are commonplace in older homes.
While older homes may have an undeniable charm, they can leave a lot to be desired style-wise. They’re often well-built, but they’re dated, and most people don’t have the budget to overhaul them. New homes go up quickly, but they tend to be larger and more visually pleasing to modern homebuyers. The downside of newer homes is that they’ve lost key features that many homeowners would likely appreciate.
| Read the story |
