George Armfield: Master Painter of Victorian Dogs
This post was originally published on this siteGeorge Armfield (c. 1808–1893) was a British animal painter best known for his lively and detailed depictions of […]
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20-Mule Team in Death Valley, ca. 1880s
This post was originally published on this siteBetween 1883 and 1889, the iconic 20-mule teams became the backbone of the borax industry in Death Valley, […]
Anna Magnani’s Love for Rome’s Stray Cats
This post was originally published on this siteAnna Magnani, one of Italy’s most iconic and emotionally raw actresses, was celebrated not only for her unforgettable […]
35 Lovely Studio Portraits of Dogs in the 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteThese lovely studio portraits capture dogs of various breeds posed in formal photographic settings during the 1980s. Taken […]
25 Amazing Photographs of Horse-Drawn Combine Harvesters From the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the late 19th and early 20th centuries, horse-drawn combine harvesters reached their absolute peak of scale and […]
Yvonne De Carlo’s Love for Animals
This post was originally published on this siteYvonne De Carlo deep affection for animals, particularly dogs, was a central part of her private life away […]
Meet Jonathan the Tortoise, the World’s Oldest Reptile and Probably the Oldest Living Land Animal
This post was originally published on this siteJonathan is a Seychelles giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea hololissa), a subspecies of the Aldabra giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea). […]
Heartwarming Vintage Photograph Captured a Baby Lamb Snuggling Up Next to a Sleeping Boy, 1940
This post was originally published on this siteTaken during the onset of World War II, this image became highly recognized for its depiction of childhood […]
Nikolai Sverchkov: Master of Russian Equestrian and Winter Scenes
This post was originally published on this siteNikolai Sverchkov (1817–1898) was a talented Russian painter renowned for his masterful depictions of horses, hunting scenes, and […]
The Story of Pickles, the Dog Who Found the Trophy After It Was Stolen Before the 1966 FIFA World Cup in England
This post was originally published on this siteFew stories in sports history match the chaotic, stranger-than-fiction drama of the 1966 FIFA World Cup. Months before […]
Photos of Judy Garland and Terry the Dog Posing Together in “The Wizard of Oz” (1939)
This post was originally published on this siteOne of the most beloved relationships in film history is that between Judy Garland, who played Dorothy Gale, […]
Dogs of the Civil War: Loyal Companions in a Time of Conflict
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the American Civil War, dogs played a surprisingly significant and emotional role on both Union and Confederate […]
The Heartbreaking Story of Palma, a Faithful Dog Who Waited for Her Owner for Two Years at a Moscow Airport From 1974
This post was originally published on this siteIn the autumn of 1974, a passenger was boarding an Ilyushin Il-18 flight from Moscow. He was traveling […]
The Amazing Story of Josephine Baker With Her Pet Cheetah
This post was originally published on this siteWhen Josephine Baker (June 3, 1906 – April 12, 1975) burst onto the Parisian entertainment scene in 1925, […]
Lovely Photos of Marilyn Monroe Posing With Her Beloved Cats
This post was originally published on this siteMarilyn Monroe was a passionate animal lover who owned several feline companions throughout her life, stating that animals […]
The History of Canaries in Coal Mines
This post was originally published on this siteThe use of canaries in coal mines began in the late 19th century as a biological early-warning system […]
Australia’s Rabbit Disaster Started With Just 24 Animals
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1859, English settler Thomas Austin (a wealthy pastoralist) released about 24 European rabbits (a mix of wild […]
Photos of the Women’s Voluntary Service Collecting Kitchen Waste for Pig Food in 1943
This post was originally published on this siteDuring World War II in Britain, the Women’s Voluntary Service (WVS, now Royal Voluntary Service) played a key […]
Mongol Princess Nirgidma of Torghut With Her Hunting Eagle, 1932
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1932, a powerful and graceful moment was captured by photographer Maynard Owen Williams for The National Geographic […]
30 Beautiful Vintage Photos of People and Their Beloved Dogs
This post was originally published on this siteDogs and humans have shared a special bond for thousands of years, originally rooted in survival and utility. […]
Tom Crean Holding a Litter of Sled Dog Puppies During the Shackleton Expedition of 1914–1916
This post was originally published on this siteThis black and white image, taken by photographer Frank Hurley in 1915 aboard the ship Endurance (or on […]
Little Joe, the Canary That Saved Lives
This post was originally published on this siteThis tiny wooden coffin, dated 1875, holds the remains of a coal miner’s companion, a canary named “Little […]
A Soldier Sharing a Banana With a Goat During the Battle of Saipan, ca. 1944
This post was originally published on this sitePhotograph of Maine First Sergeant Neil I. Shober of Fort Wayne, Indiana, sharing his bananas with a native […]
Some Adorable Photos of Doris Day Posing With Animals
This post was originally published on this siteDoris Day’s lifelong devotion to animals was famously inspired by her childhood dog, Tiny, whose tragic loss during […]
Fabulous Photos of Irish McCalla Posing With Neal the Chimp on the Set of “Sheena, Queen of the Jungle” (1955)
This post was originally published on this siteOn the set of Sheena, Queen of the Jungle (1955), Irish McCalla and her animal co-star Neal the Chimp […]