The Beatles During the Lybro Jeans Photoshoot, April 1963
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1963, Lybro Jeans, a Liverpool clothing company, asked if The Beatles would endorse their product. It was […]
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Building the Spiral of Turbines in the 1920s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Francis turbine is a type of water turbine. It is an inward-flow reaction turbine that combines radial […]
Amazing Vintage Photographs Capture Military Scenes of the Camp at Châlons of Napoleon III
This post was originally published on this siteFor six weeks in August, September, and October 1857, 25,000 men from the French Imperial Guard, renowned for […]
In the Mid-20th Century, Drive-in Theaters Were the Perfect Place to Catch a Flick From the Comfort and Privacy of Your Car
This post was originally published on this siteDrive-in theaters were a popular form of entertainment in the mid-20th century, reflecting a unique aspect of American […]
L’Obéissante, the First Steam-Powered Road Vehicle, Built in 1873 by Amédée Bollée
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1873 Amédée Bollée, a bell founder by trade, built the first steam-powered mechanically propelled vehicle capable of […]
Amazing Vintage Photographs of Pneumatic Tube Messaging Systems
This post was originally published on this sitePneumatic tube systems are not novel to the 21st century, the concept of pneumatic transportation can be traced […]
The Last Known Photographs of Michael C. Rockefeller, 1961
This post was originally published on this siteThese are the last known photos of Michael Rockefeller, the 23-year-old son of former Vice President Nelson Rockefeller, […]
The Mysterious Disappearance of the Surcouf, the Largest Cruiser Submarine of World War II
This post was originally published on this siteSurcouf was a large French gun-armed cruiser submarine of the mid 20th century. She carried two 8” guns […]
A Victorian Home Being Moved by a Boat in Tiburon, California in 1957
This post was originally published on this siteOn December 4, 1957, one of the oldest homes in Marin County, a distinctive Victorian that stood for […]
Amazing Vintage Photographs of the Cadillac Ranch Before They Were Spray Painted
This post was originally published on this siteCadillac Ranch is a public art installation and sculpture in Amarillo, Texas, US. It was created in 1974 […]
Schienenzeppelin, the Train With Propeller and Airplane Engine From the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Schienenzeppelin or rail zeppelin was an experimental railcar which resembled a Zeppelin airship in appearance. It was […]
The First Russian Pig in Space
This post was originally published on this siteBefore sending the first human Yuri Gagarin to space, Russian scientists made a lot of experiments with animals. […]
Rare Vintage Photos of Khevsur Warriors in Their Traditional Armor From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteKhevsureti is a historical-ethnographic region in eastern Georgia. Khevsurs are the branch of Kartvelian (Georgian) people located along […]
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip Meet the Oba of Benin, 1956
This post was originally published on this siteOba Akenzua II, the thirty-seventh Oba of Benin, reigned for 36 years after the fall of the old […]
Construction of Fort Peck Dam: 30 Amazing Vintage Photos Capture Everyday Life in Montana in 1936
This post was originally published on this siteFort Peck Dam, dam on the Missouri River, northeastern Montana, U.S., one of the world’s largest earthfill dams. […]
Rare Photographs of Indigenous Peoples of Kamchatka, Russia From the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteKamchatka Peninsula, peninsula in far eastern Russia, lying between the Sea of Okhotsk on the west and the […]
A Beatles Reunion Almost Happened at Eric Clapton and Pattie Boyd’s Wedding in 1979
This post was originally published on this siteFans dreamed of a Beatles reunion long after they broke up in 1970. They came close to getting […]
The Story Behind the Iconic Photograph of the Busboy Who Held a Dying Robert F. Kennedy in 1968 Assassination
This post was originally published on this site On June 5, 1968, hotel busboy Juan Romero raced to congratulate Sen. Robert Kennedy moments after his […]
This is the Only Hornsby Steam Crawler Tractor Ever Built, ca. 1910
This post was originally published on this siteThis steam-powered tractor has been in Canada since it was shipped as a new machine from England in […]
July 16, 1935: The World’s First Parking Meters Were Installed in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
This post was originally published on this siteOn July 16, 1935, the world’s first parking meter was installed in Oklahoma City. It was invented by […]
Automobiles Being Shipped by Barge in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteNearly a century ago, the automobile was coming into vogue as a common means of transportation for the […]
July 13, 1923: Roy Chapman Andrews Discovered the First Recognized Dinosaur Eggs in the Gobi Desert, Mongolia
This post was originally published on this siteOn July 13, 1923, American explorer, adventurer, and paleontologist, Roy Chapman Andrews, was the first person in the […]
Freddie Mercury Once Refused to Meet Prince Charles, Princess Diana at Live Aid in 1985
This post was originally published on this siteFreddie Mercury did not want to meet Prince Charles and Princess Diana at the Live Aid despite having […]
Historical Photographs of Christ the Redeemer Statue Under Construction in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
This post was originally published on this siteChrist the Redeemer is an Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, created by […]
On the French Island of Ile de Ré, Donkeys Are Traditionally Dressed in Fashionable Trousers
This post was originally published on this siteIn the past, donkeys were frequently used for agricultural work, collecting kelp from the coast, harvesting salt or […]