Occultus the Bearded Robot, a Clockwork Man That Can Talk and Sing, 1909
This post was originally published on this siteVery little is known other than a weird photo and article on a robot named Occultus or Barbarossa, […]
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40 Incredibly Colored Photos of Berlin in the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
This post was originally published on this siteThe Industrial Revolution transformed Berlin during the 19th century; the city’s economy and population expanded dramatically, and it […]
Baking as Cure for Dog Ills Is Tried in Germany in 1924
This post was originally published on this siteIlls of dogs are being treated by baking in Germany in 1924. For this purpose, and to aid […]
Photos Capture Street Scenes of Mitte, Berlin in 1991
This post was originally published on this siteMitte is the first and most central borough of Berlin. The borough consists of six sub-entities: Mitte proper, […]
A Beautiful Photo Series of Audi F103
This post was originally published on this siteAudi F103 is the internal designation for a series of car models produced by Auto Union GmbH in […]
Strange Shapes for Play, 1962
This post was originally published on this siteUnconventional and modern playground equipment has been developed in Ulm, Germany, by architect Joachim Kimpel in 1962. A […]
Strange German New Year’s Postcards, circa 1910
This post was originally published on this sitePeople have always been weird! These vintage cards from 1910 illustrate a German phrase: “Jemandem Hörner aufsetzen” (Someone […]
40 Fascinating Photos of Germany in the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteGermany is a country in Central Europe. It is the second-most populous country in Europe after Russia, and […]
Beautiful Photos of a German Family Celebrating Christmas in 1962
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1960s West Germany, the period of post-war reconstruction had nearly reached its end, with prosperity growing […]
Post-War Germany Through a U.S. Army Photographer’s Lens
This post was originally published on this siteAt the end of the war, there were some eight million foreign displaced persons in Germany; mainly forced […]
Screaming Baby Dolls From the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteThese screaming baby dolls made from bisque porcelain by German doll maker Kestner from the 1920s. Johannes Daniel […]
Black and White Photos of Berlin in Ruins in 1945
This post was originally published on this siteBerlin is the most heavily bombed city in history. During World War II, large parts of Berlin were […]
Extraordinary Portraits Taken by German Photographer August Sander
This post was originally published on this siteAugust Sander (1876 – 1964) was a German portrait and documentary photographer. While working at a local mine, […]
Vintage Portraits Taken by German Photographer August Sander From Between the 1910s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteAugust Sander (1876–1964) was a German portrait and documentary photographer. While working at a local mine, Sander first […]
24 Amazing Color Photographs of Berlin in the Early 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteBy the 1950s the German capital had become a divided microcosm of the Cold War. East Berlin was […]
A Patient Undergoing Treatment for Mental Illness, Germany, ca. 1890
This post was originally published on this siteThis 1890 photo depicts a woman forced into a crucifixion pose and facing a wall. The woman is […]
New Metallic Collar Reflects Health Rays of Sun on Face, 1932
This post was originally published on this siteA new apparatus for directing the health-giving rays of the sun to the face, known as the “Rivierasonne,” […]
1939 Schlörwagen, the Concept Car That Never Made It
This post was originally published on this siteThe Schlörwagen (nicknamed “Göttinger Egg” or “Pillbug”) was a prototype aerodynamic rear-engine passenger vehicle developed by Karl Schlör […]
Shower Hood, 1970
This post was originally published on this siteFebruary 12, 1970: Munich actress Inge Marschall demonstrates use of the new shower-hood, invented in Germany to protect […]
Vintage Photographs Show German Women Practicing Swedish Gymnastics in Hamburg From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThese photographs were taken between 1902 and 1910 by Heinrich Hamann in Hamburg, Germany. As a keen gymnast, […]
Erfurt in 1990 Through Fascinating Photos
This post was originally published on this siteErfurt is the capital and largest city in the state of Thuringia, central Germany. It is located in […]
35 Amazing Color Photographs That Capture Everyday Life in Berlin Just Before the Bombing Raids in 1940
This post was originally published on this siteBefore 1941, Berlin, at 950 kilometers (590 miles) from London, was at the extreme range attainable by the […]
Brutsch 200 “Spatz”, a 3-Seater and 3-Wheeled Car With a Plastic Body in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteEgon Brutsch was one of the most prolific microcar designers of the 1950s, but he didn’t enjoy much […]
30 Vintage Photographs Capture Daily Life at the Volkswagen Factory in Wolfsburg in 1972
This post was originally published on this siteVolkswagen is one of the world’s biggest car manufacturers in the world but it’s worldwide headquarters are still […]
Beautiful Vintage Color Slides of West Berlin in Summer 1953
This post was originally published on this siteAfter the end of the war, Germany was on its way to rebuild. A divided microcosm of the […]