These Roman Phallic Carvings in Pompeii Euphemistically Pointed the Way to Brothels
This post was originally published on this sitePhallic symbols can be found not only as graffiti roughly drawn and carved onto public walls, but built […]
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Inside the Gruesome Mummies of Guanajuato in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Mummies of Guanajuato are a number of naturally mummified bodies interred during a cholera outbreak around Guanajuato, […]
Here’s a Bible-Gun That Belonged to Francesco Morosini, Doge of Venice. It Could Be Fired Without Opening the Book!
This post was originally published on this siteThis is a Bible with a compartment for a gun filled by a gun. Made in Venice for […]
13 of the Strangest Polka Album Covers
This post was originally published on this siteThe polka is originally a Czech dance and genre of dance music familiar throughout all of Europe and […]
Amazing Vintage Fingers Hole Postcards From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteSpanning from approximately 1905 to 1915 in the United States, the golden age of postcards stemmed from a […]
On the Night of May 2, 1977, Bianca Jagger Rode Into Her 27th Birthday at Studio 54 on a Horse
This post was originally published on this siteStudio 54 was a staple of the 1970s and ’80s party scene. It was a serious celebrity playground, […]
Speedy Motor-Cycle Car Runs on Two Wheels, 1939
This post was originally published on this siteWhether it’s a car or a motor cycle would be hard to say, but the inventor of this […]
Portraits of Cora Korsett in the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteCora Korsett was a German BDSM dominatrix and body modification fetish model. Not much is known about her, […]
‘L’ultra-meuble’ by Kurt Seligmann, 1938
This post was originally published on this siteKurt Seligmann’s ‘L’ultra-meuble’, a stool made of four realistic legs wearing high-heeled shoes joined above the bent knees […]
The Story of Buster, the Rooster Who Can Skate in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteIf you’re strolling along the sidewalk and a big red rooster whizzes past on roller skates, don’t rush […]
1882 Royal Worcester Aesthetic Teapot, Inspired by Gilbert and Sullivan’s 1881 Opera “Patience”
This post was originally published on this siteEverything is not as it seems with this quirky two-faced teapot by Royal Worcester. Created in 1882, one […]
Strange Ads Featuring Images of Giant Babies Taking Over and Their Mini Mothers for Johnson’s Baby Products, ca. 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteThese slightly terrifying ads featuring giant babies and tiny mothers are for Johnson’s Baby Oil & Baby Powder. […]
The Fake Spirit Photographs of Magician William S. Marriott With “Ghosts”
This post was originally published on this siteIn the early 1900s, William S. Marriott, also known by the stage name Dr Wilmar, was a British […]
Marina Abramović and Ulay Performing ‘Breathing In, Breathing Out’ (1977–1978)
This post was originally published on this siteBreathing In, Breathing Out is a performance piece by Marina Abramović and Ulay. It was performed twice, in […]
Here’s a Victorian Mourning Ring With Glass Eye of the Deceased From the 19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThis Victorian mourning ring from the late 19th century was made from the deceased person’s glass eye. According […]
Hanging Coffins of Sagada: The Filipino Tribe That Hangs Its Dead From Cliffs
This post was originally published on this site“It’s like returning back to where you came from, in the foetal position in the womb.” Hanging coffins […]
In 1871, a Quebec Woman Hired a Hearse Just to Ride Around Town Smoking in the Coffin-Bed While Enjoying the View
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 17th century, mourning etiquette and all its trappings dominated the lives of most women, especially those […]
Las Tapadas Limenas: The Hidden Women of Lima Who Veiled Everything But One Eye in the 19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteImages of people in typical local costume and vocations were among the standard offerings of any 19th century […]
Did You Know? The Default Profile Image on Microsoft Outlook in 2010 Was Actually Bill Gates’ 1977 Mug Shot
This post was originally published on this siteBill Gates is staring at users every time they launch Outlook 2010. The People Pane was more of […]
Humorous Musique du General Oku Postcards From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the Russo-Japanese War (1904–1905), a French postcard company produced a set of several postcards mocking General Oku […]
15 Unsettling Antique Dolls That Should Stay in the Past
This post was originally published on this siteThe earliest dolls were made from available materials such as clay, stone, wood, bone, ivory, leather, or wax. […]
Auto Seat Gives Infant Comfort, 1936
This post was originally published on this siteWhen the very young members of the younger generation go motoring they may now ride in comfort, thanks […]
Skater Performing on a Tiny Ice Rink in Store Window, New York City, 1939
This post was originally published on this siteWhat is said to be the world’s smallest ice-skating rink was constructed in a display window of a […]
Weirdly Wonderful Vintage Balaclava Knitting Patterns From the 1960s and 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteKnitting and crocheting seem like fun hobbies, and some people are truly talented at creating funky handmade scarves, […]
The Paris Morgue Was One of the Most Popular Tourist Attractions in Paris in the 19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteToday, Parisians and tourists from around the world flock to visit the dozens of magnificent monuments and museums […]