Captain Nemo’s Nautilus Car, the Worst Movie Car Ever?
This post was originally published on this siteRemember the movie The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen? If you’re a fan of the comics it was based […]
event & history
The Incredible Story of the Girls in the Iconic Photograph “Trafalgar Square Fountains on VE Day”
This post was originally published on this siteIt’s an iconic photograph – one that has been used across the world to highlight the celebrations on […]
History of Money Design: How Did American Dollar Bills Change?
This post was originally published on this siteIt’s not just paper. From the first notes issued by the Continental Congress to the latest star-spangled bills […]
The Six Wives of Henry VIII: Divorced, Beheaded, Died, Divorced, Beheaded, Survived!
This post was originally published on this siteA lot of us have been hearing stories about King Henry VIII since we were little. We’re taught […]
1936 Stout Scarab: The World’s First Minivan?
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1936 Stout Scarab came about in the early 1930s when William B. Stout, head of the Stout […]
10 Interesting Photographs of VE Day Celebrations in London
This post was originally published on this siteOn 7 May 1945 the formal act of military surrender was signed by Germany, ending the war in […]
The McDonald Brothers in Front of the Not Yet Opened First McDonald’s in San Bernardino, CA, November 1948
This post was originally published on this siteInnovation has also been one of the differentiating factors that has helped stay ahead of competition. One major […]
Here’s the First Photograph of a Human Being, and How the Scene Has Changed From 180 Years Ago
This post was originally published on this siteA lot has changed in Paris since the first photograph showing a human being was taken on its […]
20 Incredible Vintage Photographs of Women Diving Horses in Atlantic City From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the early twentieth century, a show called “The Great Carver Show” became center of attraction at the […]
Pancho Villa Expedition: Rare and Amazing Photographs From the 1916 Mexican Border Campaign
This post was originally published on this siteAt 2:30 on 9 March 1916, several hundred troops under the command of Francisco “Pancho” Villa crossed the […]
22 Vintage Wing Walking Photos That Prove Our Grandparents Were Out of Their Minds
This post was originally published on this siteWing walking is one of the crazy stunts pilots got up to in the earlier days of aviation. […]
40 Found Color Snaps of the 1939 New York World’s Fair
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1939–40 New York World’s Fair, which covered the 1,216 acres (492 ha) of Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, was […]
Survivor of 1972 Andes Plane Crash Recalled of Harrowing Experience When He Has to Eat the Human Flesh to Stay Alive
This post was originally published on this siteOn Oct. 13, 1972, a Uruguayan air force plane, carrying the Old Christians Club rugby team, crashed in […]
The Harsh Realities of Apartheid-Era South Africa Through a Black South African’s Lens
This post was originally published on this siteIn the mid-1960s, photojournalist Ernest Cole undertook a dangerous mission—to produce a volume of photographs that would reveal […]
Vintage Photos of Porters Carrying Their Goods in Covent Garden, London in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteCovent Garden has always been a fantastic blend of the local and the glamorous. It was one of […]
5 Forgotten Dodge Models
This post was originally published on this siteThe Dodge brand we know today began building automobiles in 1915, and became a part of Chrysler Corporation […]
Fascinating Vintage Photos From Boeing’s Archive Show How Glamorous Flying Was in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteIn our modern world, it’s easy to forget how cool flying actually is. But people didn’t take flying […]
18 Amazing Vintage Photos That Show How Life Before AutoCAD Looks Like
This post was originally published on this siteBefore the advent of AutoCAD and other drafting softwares, the engineering drawings were made on sheet of papers […]
20 Vintage Photographs of Pussycat Theaters in California From Between the 1970s and 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Pussycat Theaters were a chain of Adult movie theater, operating between the 1960s and the 1980s. Pussycat […]
The Luxury Apartment on Wheels: Camping in Style in a 1930s Jungle Yacht
This post was originally published on this siteThe Jungle Yacht was created for and used by Italian explorer Commander Attilio Gatti and his wife, who […]
Fascinating Stories Behind 19 Stunning Portraits Taken by Julia Margaret Cameron in the Late 19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteJulia Margaret Cameron was a British photographer. She became known for her portraits of celebrities of the time, […]
Pictures and the Story of Clementine Clatteaux Delait, the Famous Bearded Lady of Taon-les-Vosges
This post was originally published on this siteClémentine Clattaux was born on 5 March 1865 in Chamousey near Charmes in Lorraine, Eastern France. During the […]
Institute Of Oral Love, a Classic L.A Landmark in the Mid-1970s
This post was originally published on this siteEvery major U.S. city has its Santa Monica Boulevard. In Chicago, it is called Wells Street. In Minneapolis, […]
The 1959 Shamrock: The Irish Car That Didn’t Have the Luck of the Irish
This post was originally published on this siteThe Shamrock was the brainchild of William Curtis, a Californian restaurant equipment manufacturer. The story goes that while […]
36 Stunning Hand Colored Photographs That Capture Everyday Life in Japan From Between the 1870s and 1880s
This post was originally published on this siteWhen Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre introduced photography to the public in 1839 it generated much interest and excitement. But for […]