2010s
In the 2010s, Getting High Became Even More Profitable and Terrifying
At the beginning of the decade, the online drug trade opened its floodgates. At the end, U.S. cities started decriminalizing magic mushrooms. This is how the last ten years turned the illegal drug industry upside down.
How the 2010s Taught Us to Hate the Rich
From the gig economy to supervillains like Martin Shkreli to the college cheating scandal, this is the story of "late capitalism" coming to life.
goodbye to the 2010s, a decade of upcycled culture
As we head into the roaring 2020s, Y2k nostalgia is alive and well. But rather than feeling boring, a new generation is reinvigorating the trends of the past, making them exciting and completely their own.
goodbye to the 2010s, a decade of upcycled culture
As we head into the roaring 2020s, Y2k nostalgia is alive and well. But rather than feeling boring, a new generation is reinvigorating the trends of the past, making them exciting and completely their own.
Remembering Instagram Before the Influencers
Artists like Audrey Wollen, Alexandra Marzella and Arvida Bystrom moved to Instagram from Tumblr in the early 2010s. But the past few years have seen the platform shift.
Every Madonna Persona Identified, Then Ranked
From 'BDSM Madonna' to 'Tonguing Britney Madonna', she's been them all and more.
We Asked Halsey Fans About Their All-Time Favourite Emo Albums
"Sorry but emo is dead—we’re all Instagram whores now."
How Social Media Changed The One-hit Wonder
The format has fallen to the wayside in the past few years. But should we be mourning its demise or celebrating?