The Aether Archives In-depth studies of steampunk culture What is Steampunk? Your Journey Starts Here! Futuristic, yet retro at the same time, Steampunk is truly one-of-a-kind. Continue reading to find out more about this fascinating style! 6 Reasons Why the Octopus Is the Mascot of Steampunk The octopus is to steampunk what the dragon is to fantasy: an iconic monster. But what makes a cephalopod so distinctly Victorian? Steampunk Goggles: A Journey from Their Origins to the Present Day Long before their steampunk revival, goggles served a practical purpose—protecting against ash, wind, and cold—born in an age of steam and mechanics. Steampunk Glasses: Between Historical Fact and Retrofuturistic Myth Behind steampunk glasses ⚫-⚫ lies a very real history, born in the 19th century at the crossroads of industrial progress, science, and medical beliefs. Case Study: Mortal Engines, or Why Steampunk Went Off the Rails in Cinema An ambitious blockbuster, a bold steampunk world, and a box-office failure: an analysis of a steam-powered film crushed by Hollywood’s rules. Journey into Steampunk: What If Superheroes Were Born in the 19th Century? What’s better than a powerful superhero? A powerful superhero with style… steampunk style!
