Smiling in old photographs was frowned upon as it was associated with low class or foolishness. Research shows that smiling gradually gained popularity over time, with a trend towards happiness. Smiling can improve mood and relieve stress, and is an innate behavior. Children smile about 400 times a day, while adults only manage about 20. […]
The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell outlines the monomyth, or hero’s journey, which is a structure shared by myths and stories worldwide. Campbell dissects the journey into three major sections and multiple subsections, showing how it has been used in storytelling from Greek mythology to present day, including inspiring the Star Wars […]
