Children of the 80’s aren’t the only ones who claim the Goonies as their own; the film has reminted its legacy generation after generation. In some ways we’ve all grown up with that scrappy Pacific Northwest gang of treasure hunters,…
The labyrinth is one of man’s most incredible creations, and reflects so much more than a physical riddle. It is a masterpiece of history and mythology, a glimpse inside the mind of man himself, the enigmatic complexities and shadowy obstacles…
The mace harkens back to a time when weapons were works of art, as beautiful to look upon as they were deadly to encounter. Relegated to ceremonial pieces in recent years, the mace is now an object of authority, rather…
The magpie may seem like an innocuous yard bird, but this striking little winged fellow carries quite a treasure trove of connotations. Nimble and articulate, obsessed with shiny objects (the finer things in life, really) and possessing an equally rich…
Marbles may be an antiquated relic few children of today are familiar with, but the discerning man of the world certainly understands their value. Prized and collected to this day in the name of nostalgia, joy, and aesthetic appeal, marbles…
As we advance further and further into the age of technological sophistication, the cowboy and his rodeo are fast becoming a thing of myth, rather than origin. Who doesn’t cast a wistful glance back at the days of bucking broncos,…
Arguably one of the strangest (albeit diminutive) creatures of the deep, the seahorse makes up for size and strangeness with its remarkable history and cultural, as well as spiritual, symbolism, to say nothing of its infinite eye-appeal as a tattoo…
Some of the simplest objects carry the richest symbolism, and the shovel is a prime example. More than a mere tool for digging, the shovel has taken on multiple meanings throughout the centuries, and makes for an equally–and charmingly–obscure tattoo…
There are few canines as genuinely striking as the Siberian Husky. As hardworking as they are beautiful, the Husky has come to symbolize many of the attributes we wish to possess ourselves. For those who are fortunate enough to include…
Few technological devices compare to the history-changing TV. All things considered, one could almost divide time into two factions: Before Television and After Television. And in terms of popular art, it certainly doesn’t hurt that the TV has come in…