German philosopher Joseph Pieper had a lot to say about work and play – and it’s strangely just as relevant now as it was in 1948 when he wrote it. We’ve summed up the vibe of the thing here.   

We were a bit taken by this traffic intersection footage. It's much more mesmerising than it sounds (promise).

Talk about music to your ears – Turkey’s ‘whistled language’ is perfect for chatting with friends across steep mountain valleys. But its days may be numbered, thanks to SMS and instant messenger. 

So – we recommend taking a week off work to explore some of the jaw-dropping footage just released from Princeton Uni's archive. Some of these recordings were deemed so fragile, they came close to never seeing the light of day at all. 

Here's what our writers will be drinking this NYE to cap things off.

Looking for some Christmas cheer? Here's our guide to the best TV to get you through the day/season.

Turns out David Bowie’s not the only cool thing to come out of Brixton. The place also has its own currency – the Brixton Pound – and locals are embracing it. 

Whether you’re a seafarer, a pagan or just a keen stargazer, our 2018 lunar calendar – a bonus lift-out in the current Smith – will help you navigate your life. 

Volume 25 of Smith Journal is a real handful – in the best possible way. And it’s on sale in Australia and online today. 

Finally: a club for dull men (and the dull women who appreciate them). PS. 'Born to be Mild', the short film about the club (below) is well worth a view.