A Journey Through Songs of Faith, Freedom, and Resilience

Discover 68 beloved public domain hymns that have uplifted souls for centuries—timeless treasures of faith, comfort, and powerful musical tradition.

The start of 2025 means thousands of iconic characters and creative works have entered the public domain, including the classic cartoon strongman Popeye.

These iconic characters have officially released into the public domain as of 2025 and can now be sold on products!

Expiration dates on intellectual property were written into our Constitution, "to promote the progress of science and useful arts." And every year, more and more books, music and films enter the public domain and help to inspire new creative ideas.

A work is generally considered to be within the public domain if it is ineligible for copyright protection or its copyright has expired. Public domain works can serve as the foundation for new creative works and can be quoted extensively.