How a Pope’s Chalice Is Made

I don’t know why I find something so mundane so fascinating but I can’t get enough of watching Argentinian silversmith Juan Carlos Pallarols create a chalice for Pope Francis. It’s incredible just to see his hands and tools shape what will be the cup for the holiest man in the world. More »

How Jack Daniels Still Hand Crafts Every Aging Barrel [Video]

In a world where automation and assembly line robots have driven craftsmanship to near extinction, it’s nice to see a facility where humans still play an important role in production. Birth of a Barrel is a beautiful look at the factory where Jack Daniels’ employees are very much still involved in the creation of the company’s wooden aging barrels. More »