by CU Newswire | Apr 22, 2026 | Culture Pop!
In Season 2 of Beef, Isaac plays Josh, a country club manager whose life is unravelling. He got into character by imagining how Victor Frankenstein would feel trapped inside Josh’s “small life.”
by CU Newswire | Apr 22, 2026 | Culture Pop!
“Men can’t see the mess.” “Women are better at chores.” These myths position women to take on more emotional thinking, says researcher Leah Ruppanner. She shares what works to reclaim your headspace.
by CU Newswire | Apr 22, 2026 | Culture Pop!
This TV adaptation of Rufi Thorpe’s 2024 novel is a wild ride from start to finish. Its all-star cast includes Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer, Nick Offerman and Nicole Kidman.
by CU Newswire | Apr 22, 2026 | Yesteryear
Bijou Barrington was a celebrated American fashion model who rose to prominence in the 1940s. Known for her sophisticated and graceful presence, she was a favorite subject for legendary photographers like Louise Dahl-Wolfe and John Rawlings. Her career is best remembered for her frequent appearances in
Harper’s Bazaar and
Vogue, where she showcased the works of pioneering designers like Claire McCardell.
One of her most famous moments occurred during a 1942 shoot in Arizona; after Barrington suffered from heatstroke, the iconic editor Diana Vreeland famously stepped in to model in her place. She remains a symbol of the refined, “classic” elegance that defined mid-century American fashion.
Let’s take a look back at these vintage glimpses of Bijou Barrington, a woman who perfectly embodied the golden age of American high fashion.
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| Bijou Barrington in skirt and halter top by Jay Thorpe, photo by Louise Dahl-Wolfe, Harper’s Bazaar, January 1942 |
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| Bijou Barrington in pants and top by Jay Thorpe, photo by Louise Dahl-Wolfe, Harper’s Bazaar, January 1942 |
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| Bijou Barrington wearing a high-waisted skirt of Botany wool flannel, a simple black blouse with a cocoa scarf, all at B. Altman, photo by Horst P. Horst, Vogue, February 1, 1943 |
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| Bijou Barrington wearing a white cotton madras tucked peplum dress from Henri Bendel’s Young Timers, photo by Horst P. Horst, Vogue 1943 |
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| Bijou Barrington near sliding glass door wearing polka-dot square neck dress of rayon crêpe, photo by Horst P. Horst, Vogue 1943 |
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by CU Newswire | Apr 22, 2026 | Yesteryear
This image of an unidentified Union officer clowning around is a rare and famous departure from the typically stoic military portraits of the 1860s. Captured around 1863, this quarter-plate tintype shows the soldier performing a classic gesture of mockery or “thumbing his nose.”
Photography in the 1860s was still relatively new and technically demanding. Most portraits required long exposure times (several seconds or more), so subjects had to hold perfectly still, which is why so many Civil War photos show stiff, serious expressions. Humorous or candid shots like this one are quite rare because holding a silly face steady without laughing or moving was challenging.
Soldiers (especially in camp) often had downtime between battles or during sieges, and photography studios or traveling photographers near camps allowed them to send portraits home. This unknown officer clearly decided to have some fun instead of the standard stoic pose. It humanizes the era, reminding us that even amid one of America’s bloodiest conflicts, soldiers found moments of levity, boredom relief, and personality.
The photo’s exact location isn’t definitively recorded in most sources, though some mentions loosely associate similar images with places like the Siege of Petersburg, Virginia (1864–65). The identity of the officer remains unknown, it’s one of those charming “anonymous” artifacts of history that pops up frequently in collections, books, and social media posts about Civil War photography.
It’s a great example of how tintypes captured not just the gravity of war, but also the everyday humanity and humor of the people living through it. The image has circulated widely online precisely because it’s so relatable and unexpected from that period.
