Journalism Movies Based on a True Story
These are stories that are based on real-life stories from the journalism field. These are mostly investigative journalist films thatContinue Reading
Tag: History
Housekeepers In Films
This shortlist does not include Alfred Pennyworth, Lurch, Riff Raff or Wadsworth from Clue. This list contains films that areContinue Reading
An Illustrated Poster for “In Flanders Fields”
This is a illustrated poster that I did for Remembrance Day this year. The war poem “In Flanders Fields” wasContinue Reading
Is Everything Nice With Pumpkin Spice?
It’s been at least ten years that this rustic orange has been in this popular cultural eye. Pumpkin spice namedContinue Reading
History of the Stonewall Riot
June 28, 1969 at 3:00 am the Stonewall Riots happened at the Stonewall Inn in New York City 50 years ago. This is a short history about the riot.
Orange and The Netherlands
The Netherlands have a national holiday that features this orange madness a.k.a. Oranjegekte over how the whole country will dressContinue Reading
Six True Story Films about Technology
Finding films based on technological achievements are hard. There’s a lot of movies about war, memoirs or life changing eventsContinue Reading
Kelly Green: An Irish Green of St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick brought Christianity to 5th century Ireland. On March 17th, we celebrate the Saint.
The Popularity of Iridescent Products throughout the Ages
The surprisingly long history of holographic and iridescent products. A brief explanation of the naturally sourced material to the examined modern history of the synthetically made products.
How an Egyptian Craze created Mummy Brown
One of the most morbid paint colours that might of existed. A colour that came out of an interest in Egyptian culture.
When Film Colourization Goes Experimental
The controversial history about adding colour to black and white films from the 1930’s, 1940’s and 1950’s. Also the modern day technological advancements to film colourization.
The Tradition and Origins of the White Wedding
The meaning why woman wear white wedding dresses and why we still do this tradition.
The Evolution of Theatre Blood
From the stage to film, theatre blood changed colour with each film technology progression. An element of storytelling that can be more than a prop.
A Dark History of Arsenic Greens
Based on the history of Scheele’s green and Emerald green. The synthetic greens that were too deadly to have near anyone. This green wallpaper was linked to the death of a certain famous exiled emperor.
Beige Is Not A Boring Colour but an Overused One
From it’s wartime past to overused home decor colour.
Where did Reflex Blue come from?
The origins and modern uses of Reflex Blue
The Multiple Uses of Prussian Blue
Prussian Blue is an interesting colour that was created and used in multiple fields.
Indigo, Denim and the Working Class
Indigo is one of the most influential colours in industrial history.
The Multiple Origins of Christmas Red
A Christmas colour’s origin story.
The Long History of Lead White Paint
Lead white paint in everyday life and the illnesses that it created.
The Journey of Purple: In Social Order and Social Change
The history and significance of purple in society.
The Goddess Movement Explained
The Goddess Movement explained from Crash Course on YouTube.
Interesting Facts about the Colour Blue
All about the Colour Blue
