Lili Elbe’s Tragic Life As A Transgender Pioneer
This post was originally published on this siteLili Elbe was born Einar Wegener, and spent her entire life trying to choose between the man she […]
Maria Reynolds, Alexander Hamilton, And America’s First Political Sex Scandal
This post was originally published on this siteAn embarrassed Hamilton published the Reynolds Pamphlet, which was a 100-page long account of his affair with Maria […]
Rare Photographs Capture British Punk Scene of the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteWhen punk first broke in the UK in 1976, music journalist John Ingham was on hand to document […]
Meet Zenobia — The Warrior Queen Of The Middle East
This post was originally published on this siteIn 267 A.D., Zenobia took over the Palmyrene Empire as Queen Regent. By 271, she had Egypt, Asia […]
25 Rare and Candid Photographs of Geli Raubal, Adolf Hitler’s Half-Niece and His Only True Love
This post was originally published on this siteOn 18 September 1931, a 23-year-old woman was found dead in a sumptuous nine-room Munich apartment, a single […]
41 Color Snapshots That Capture Everyday Life of Japan during the Postwar Era
This post was originally published on this siteThese amazing photos from petethepunk1 were taken by Norm Olson who worked for Japan Evangelical Lutheran Church in post-war Japan, […]
When Ronald Reagan was a Hollywood actor, 1940-1960
This post was originally published on this siteHe was the 40th president of the United States, but first, he juggled monkeys for Hollywood. Ronald Reagan […]
A lady battles with police as they try to prevent her from committing suicide, 1942
This post was originally published on this siteThe lady in the picture with the mirror held above her head – was Mrs. Edna Egbert. The […]
31 Cool Pics Prove That Men’s Hairstyles From the 1970s Were So Romantic
This post was originally published on this siteIt’s easy to see that the 1970s men’s hairstyles were long and flowing, and they probably made men […]
How Anton LaVey Took Satanism From Hot To Cool
This post was originally published on this siteAnton LaVey founded his Church of Satan on theatricality and showmanship, drawing thousands into his glamorous satanic world. […]
Bicycle Day — Albert Hofmann And The Accidental Origins Of LSD
This post was originally published on this siteBicycle Day is known as the day Albert Hofmann took a ride on a bike and made a […]
Meet The Candiru – The Penis Probing Fish Of Your Nightmares
This post was originally published on this siteThe candiru is a tiny, but fearsome, beast that lives in the rivers of the Amazon, and has […]
The Legend Of The Jersey Devil And Its Connection To Ben Franklin
This post was originally published on this siteThe Jersey Devil has many origins and versions, but it has been haunting the state of New Jersey […]
28 Colorful Psychedelic Advertisements From Between the 1960s and Early 1970s
This post was originally published on this sitePsychedelic art is any art or visual displays inspired by psychedelic experiences and hallucinations known to follow the […]
What Is A Rube Goldberg Machine? (Hint: You’ve Seen One Before) [VIDEO]
This post was originally published on this siteThe illustrator said his cartoons of the Rube Goldberg Machine were a “symbol of man’s capacity for exerting […]
Rare Vintage Photos Capture Student Life at the World’s First Medical College for Women From the Late 19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThe Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania, founded in 1850 as the Female Medical College of Pennsylvania, was the […]
“The East End In Colour”: Rare and Gorgeous Kodachrome Photographs of London in the 1960s and 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteThese previously unpublished photographs by David Granick capture the streets and waterways of London’s East End in the […]
37 Beautiful Portrait Photos of Hungarian Girls in the Early 1900s
This post was originally published on this siteA beautiful photo collection from Nori (Nóra Mészöly) that show portraits of Hungarian girls in the early 1900s.
25 Dramatic Photos Of Combat Medics In Action Throughout History
This post was originally published on this siteThese powerful photos of combat medics from the Civil War to Vietnam show some of history’s greatest unsung […]
33 Fascinating Photos That Capture Street Scenes of New York City in the Early 1980s
This post was originally published on this site“In many ways, New York City is a very different place to how it was in the 1970s […]
Unlocking The Mysteries Of Ulfberht Swords, The All-Powerful Viking Swords
This post was originally published on this siteSee the all-powerful Ulfberht swords and discover how their makers might have been able to build a blade […]
The Truth Behind The Legend Of The Chupacabra
This post was originally published on this siteFor decades the legend of the chupacabra has terrorized the Americas, from Chile to Maine, but where did […]
Black Death Symptoms: See If You Have The Bubonic Plague Right Now
This post was originally published on this siteAre you experiencing black death symptoms? The Bubonic Plague isn’t nearly as prevalent as it used to be, […]
How Joe Masseria’s Murder Gave Rise To The Mafia’s Golden Age
This post was originally published on this siteA simple card game between Joe Masseria and Lucky Luciano turned into one of the most infamous hits […]
Elizabeth Eckford and Hazel Bryan: The Story Behind the Famous Little Rock Nine ‘Scream Image’
This post was originally published on this siteYou’ve probably seen the photo: a young African-American girl walks to school, her eyes shielded by sunglasses. She […]