Lisa Hix

How America Bought and Sold Racism, and Why It Still Matters

The Art of Making People Go Away

You probably don’t think much about “Do Not Disturb” signs at hotels, unless the maid rudely barges in…

The Vintage Waiting Room Art That’s Hooked the Shabby Chic Crowd

By Lisa Hix

Sex and Suffering: The Tragic Life of the Courtesan in Japan’s Floating World

Laika and Her Comrades: The Soviet Space Dogs Who Took Giant Leaps for Mankind

Sea-Monkeys and X-Ray Spex: Collecting the Bizarre Stuff Sold in the Back of Comic Books

By Lisa Hix

The Last Laugh: Why Clowns Will Never Die

It’s no secret that clowns make people uncomfortable. Believe it or not, that’s the…

The Waiting Game: What It Really Takes to Get on ‘Antiques Roadshow’

Taxidermy Comes Alive! On the Web, the Silver Screen, and in Your Living Room