Amedeo Modigliani Moving His Studio, Paris, 1913
This post was originally published on this siteThis photograph, taken in 1913 by an unknown photographer, captures a pivotal moment in the life of Italian […]
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The 11A Mystery: Two Plane Crashes, Two Survivors, and One Seat Number
This post was originally published on this siteThai singer Ruangsak Loychsuk, who survived a 1998 plane crash, shared a chilling coincidence after learning that the […]
U.S and Mexico Soldiers on the Arizona Border, 1915
This post was originally published on this siteThis historical photograph, taken in 1915 at the Mexico-United States border in Agua Prieta, Sonora, captures a significant […]
This is How Ejnar Mikkelsen, a Danish Explorer, Was Photographed in 1912 When He Was Found
This post was originally published on this siteThis is how Ejnar Mikkelsen, a Danish explorer, was photographed in 1912 when he was found. Ejnar was […]
The Story of Georgia “Tiny” Broadwick, the First Woman to Parachute From an Airplane
This post was originally published on this siteGeorgia Ann Thompson Broadwick (1893–1978) was an American pioneering parachutist and the inventor of the ripcord. She was […]
A Group of Child Laborers Going in for a 12-Hour Night Shift at a Mil in North Carolina, 1908
This post was originally published on this siteIn this haunting flashlight photograph taken in 1908, children are seen heading to their night shift at the […]
The Stilt-Walking Shepherds of Landes
This post was originally published on this siteThe stilt shepherds of Landes were a unique group of shepherds in the Landes region of southwestern France, […]
The Story of Josef Menšík, the Last Owner and Knight of Strakonicku Castle in Dobrš
This post was originally published on this siteThis is Josef Menšík, the last owner and knight of Strakonicku castle in Dobrš who tried to stop […]
In March 1912, U.S. Army Captain Albert Berry Made the First Parachute Jump From a Powered Airplane
This post was originally published on this siteOn March 1, 1912, U.S. Army Captain Albert Berry climbed into a Benoist pusher-type airplane piloted by Tony […]
Photographs of Bon Scott on Top of Angus Young’s Shoulders During Performances in the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteBon Scott, the iconic lead singer of AC/DC, was frequently seen riding on guitarist Angus Young’s shoulders during […]
Nikola Tesla’s Foot on an X-ray Image Taken by Himself on a Device of His Own Design, 1896
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1896, Nikola Tesla used a machine of his own design to capture an X-ray image of his […]
Stars Pose for the 1964 Ready Steady Go Mod Ball at Wembley Empire Pool
This post was originally published on this siteIt was April 1964, and this photo captured rehearsals for the Ready Steady Go Rave Mad Mod Ball […]
Venice: A City Built on an Underwater Forest
This post was originally published on this site Did you know Venice was built on a lagoon—right on top of thousands of oak and fir […]
Harold Agnew Carrying the Plutonium Core of the Nagasaki Fat Man Bomb, 1945
This post was originally published on this siteIn this 1940s photograph, American physicist Harold Agnew (1921-2013) is seen casually carrying a small but world-altering object—the […]
The Bordei, Traditional Romanian Dwelling From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThe bordei was a traditional semi-subterranean home used by peasants in rural Romania, especially in regions like Teleorman […]
Sailors Sleeping Draped Over Ropes in the 19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThey’re really hung over. Well, not really. In 19th century England, innkeepers supplied patrons with a “penny hang,” […]
Pam Grier as a Beauty Pageant Winner in the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1960s, Pam Grier, before her iconic roles in blaxploitation films, participated in beauty pageants to help […]
This is William West and William West, Doppelgängers Who Were Part of the Inspiration of Fingerprint Identification
This post was originally published on this siteThey looked identical and even shared the same name, but the two prisoners pictured were actually different people […]
The Invention of Precast Pipe in Canada in 1920
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1920, Canada witnessed a groundbreaking moment in construction history with the development of the first ready-made concrete […]
A Recently Ordained Robert Francis Prevost (Now Pope Leo XIV) Meeting Pope John Paul II in 1982
This post was originally published on this siteIn a moment that now holds historical weight, the future Pope Leo XIV—then newly ordained—met with Pope John […]
20 Vintage Photographs of Pit Ponies From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this sitePit ponies, also known as mining horses, were small breeds of horses or ponies used in underground coal […]
Two Guitar Giants: Rare Photographs of Les Paul and Django Reinhardt in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteLes Paul and Django Reinhardt were two of the most influential guitarists of the 20th century, and they […]
Rare Snaps of the LZ 129 Hindenburg’s Final Flight Over Lakehurst, New Jersey on May 3, 1937
This post was originally published on this siteLZ 129 Hindenburg was a German commercial passenger-carrying rigid airship, the lead ship of its class, the longest […]
The First Russian Submarine Was Built in 1721 and Tested in the Presence of Russian Emperor Peter the Great
This post was originally published on this siteThe idea to build a “stealth vessel” capable of sailing underwater and “knocking a warship out from below” […]
Stolen Jim Morrison Graveside Bust Found by Chance After 37 Years
This post was originally published on this siteA memorial bust of American singer Jim Morrison that was stolen from his grave 37 years ago has […]