Culture

🔗 99% Invisible is a project that, since 2010, has explored the unseen aspects of design, architecture, engineering, and material culture. Originally launched as a podcast by Roman Mars, it has since grown into a full-fledged website featuring articles, photographs, audio recordings, and videos. Each episode and article tells the story of seemingly ordinary elements of our surroundings – from the shape of road signs, to the construction of bridges and buildings, to the hidden meanings behind patterns and urban systems. These are narratives about the subtle forces that shape our lives, often unnoticed, yet profoundly impactful. ...

🔗 Atlas Obscura is a unique guide to extraordinary places, cultures, and phenomena from around the globe. Founded in 2009 by travel enthusiasts, it was created to build a knowledge base of places and stories overlooked by traditional travel guides. Today, the site contains thousands of entries contributed by travelers, historians, researchers, and enthusiasts. The platform features an interactive map that allows users to explore geographical and cultural curiosities anywhere in the world. Descriptions cover natural phenomena – such as unique geological formations and rare plant species – as well as man-made wonders, including forgotten buildings, abandoned sites, quirky museums, and unusual art installations. ...

🔗 Colossal is an independent portal that has been operating since 2010, publishing carefully curated content from the worlds of art, photography, design, and creative projects every day. The editorial team focuses on presenting creators – both established artists and niche authors – while avoiding sensationalism or excessive commercialization. The site offers a diverse range of topics: from photo reports on exhibitions and art installations, through projects combining technology with traditional craftsmanship, to macro photographs of nature and biological structures. It also features unique handmade works, illustrations, and videos documenting the creative process. ...

🔗 The Public Domain Review is an online archive and magazine dedicated to works that have entered the public domain – from rare illustrations and maps, to forgotten literary texts, films, photographs, and audio recordings. Founded in 2011, the project is run by a non-profit organization with the mission of preserving, digitizing, and promoting cultural resources free from copyright restrictions. The site combines the role of an archive with that of a content curator. The featured works are carefully described, often enriched with historical, artistic, and cultural context. Visitors will find both classic pieces by renowned artists and entirely forgotten works by anonymous creators. ...

🔗 Musicmap is an extraordinary web project that charts the full evolution of modern popular music. Part encyclopedia, part timeline, part interactive network – it invites you to explore over a century of sonic development through structure, style, and cultural influence. The project is the work of Kwinten Crauwels, a Belgian engineer who spent over ten years meticulously researching and building this map. It’s not backed by any major label or academic institution – instead, it’s a deeply personal yet public open-access knowledge system. ...

Bajkowy Zakątek is a child-friendly Polish website offering classic fairytales, audio stories, printable coloring sheets, and retro-styled storytelling content. It’s a peaceful and safe place for kids to explore literature and sound in an elegant interface, without ads or distractions. Designed for families, educators, and young explorers. 🔗 bajkowyzakatek.eu

Radio Garden is a captivating interactive experience that lets you explore live radio stations across the globe. Just spin the virtual 3D globe, click on any city, and instantly hear local radio broadcasts. The project beautifully blends geography, culture, and sound — letting you discover the daily rhythm of places far away without ever leaving your room. Perfect for radio enthusiasts, music lovers, and curious explorers who want to listen to the world. ...

The Artifice is an independent, long‑form online magazine that publishes deeply thoughtful and collaboratively produced essays on a wide spectrum of visual arts and media. Launched in October 2009 by Misagh Alami, the platform is maintained by a global community of volunteer writers and editors who contribute content on topics ranging from film, TV, games, anime, manga, comics, to writing craft and media fandom. Articles undergo internal peer‑review by fellow contributors – a model that ensures high-quality, thoughtful, and polished pieces that stand apart from both academic journals and casual blogs :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}. ...