Re-Smelling London’s Great Stink Of 1858
This post was originally published on this siteLondon’s Great Stink of 1858 didn’t merely cause nausea citywide, it led to world-changing developments in science and […]
Hot Pants of the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteHot pants was very brief tight shorts worn by women as an outer garment. Categorized as “short shorts,” […]
Lost In The Ashes: The Mystery Of The Vanished Sodder Children
This post was originally published on this siteThe chilling story of the Sodder children, who vanished after their home went up in flames, leaves more […]
Rare and Funny Publicity Photos From the Science Fiction Film “The Incredible Shrinking Man” (1957)
This post was originally published on this siteThe Incredible Shrinking Man is a 1957 American black-and-white science fiction film from Universal-International, produced by Albert Zugsmith, […]
49 Snapshots That Capture Young Ladies Posing with Their Cars in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteObviously, cars in the 1930s were significantly more luxurious than their 1920s counterparts, and became more comfortably and […]
Swedish Major Eric Bonde smokes a cigarette after being ambushed and shot twice, Congo, 1961
This post was originally published on this siteMajor Eric Bonde was part of the Swedish UN mission to Congo during the Congo Crisis. He was […]
From Beehive to Flipped Bob, Lovely Vintage Pictures Prove That These ’60s Cool Hairstyles Were Not Just For Women
This post was originally published on this site The Swinging Sixties was not only featured short skirts, but also cool hairstyles. From beehive to flipped […]
How Nazi Scientist Wernher Von Braun Sent The U.S. To The Moon
This post was originally published on this siteDespite his Nazi beginnings, Wernher von Braun contributed immensely to the creation of the American space program. Wikimedia […]
Carl Wilhelm Scheele: The Forgotten Scientist Who Discovered Oxygen
This post was originally published on this siteCarl Wilhelm Scheele ranks as one of the greatest chemists of all time, but he paid a terrible […]
32 Candid Vintage Photographs Capture Santa Claus on the Streets of New York City in the Late 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteSanta Claus has come to town many times, and he’s hung out in some unlikely places. Below is […]
The Story Of The Landkreuzer P. 1500 — Hitler’s 1,000 Ton Super Tank
This post was originally published on this siteThe Landkreuzer P. 1000 Ratte would have been the largest, heaviest tank ever created. ullstein bild/Getty ImagesAdolf Hitler […]
Scientists May Have Found A Bone Fragment Belonging To The Real Santa Claus
This post was originally published on this siteSt. Nicholas of Myra was known to be both wealthy and very generous, traits that inspired the story […]
Amazing Behind-the-Scenes Photos From the Filming of ‘Sunset Boulevard’ in 1950
This post was originally published on this siteSunset Boulevard is a 1950 American film noir directed and co-written by Billy Wilder, and produced and co-written […]
Color Photos That Capture Street Scenes of East Germany in 1960
This post was originally published on this siteThese fascinating photos from Normann were taken by his dad who visited East Germany in May 1960. Dresden […]
Meet Hiroo Onoda, The Soldier Who Kept Fighting World War II For 29 Years After It Ended
This post was originally published on this siteFor 29 years after the conflict had ended, Japanese soldier Hiroo Onoda hid out in the jungles and […]
36 Beautiful Portrait Photos of Victorian and Edwardian Actresses with Their Autographs
This post was originally published on this siteActresses of Victorian/Edwardian eras were really elegant, and beautiful. A photo collection from Ken will show you how beautiful […]
Inside Philadelphia’s Byberry Mental Hospital House Of Horrors
This post was originally published on this siteFor decades, Philadelphia’s Byberry mental hospital neglected and tortured its patients — and got away with it. Charles […]
The Horrifying History Of America’s Worst Race Riot
This post was originally published on this siteThe Tulsa race riot lasted just 24 hours but caused over $1.5 million in damages to the city […]
The Twisted Tale Of Richard Ramirez — The “Night Stalker” Serial Killer
This post was originally published on this siteOver just 14 months, Richard Ramirez killed 13 people and attempted to kill 5 more. Getty ImagesRichard Ramirez […]
The History Of The Onna-Bugeisha — Japan’s Badass Female Samurai
This post was originally published on this siteAfter being wounded in battle, Nakano Takeko had her sister decapitate her and bury her head under a […]
Working as a Rockette: Rare and Amazing Behind the Scenes Photos Capture Everyday Life of Famous Dancers in 1964
This post was originally published on this siteThe December 11, 1964, issue of LIFE magazine featured an article titled The Rockettes Go On and On: […]
Long Before There Were Selfies, These Famous Photographers Snap Themselves Before We Ever Did
This post was originally published on this siteLong before there were “selfies,” famous photographers were taking self-portraits as a form of artistic expression. And you […]
29 Lovely Photos That Capture Dogs and Cats Greeting Christmas in the Past
This post was originally published on this siteChristmas is not just for humans. These lovely photos will prove this.
40 Cool Men Snaps That Defined the 1970s Male Fashion
This post was originally published on this siteMen’s fashion in the 1970s changed fashion history. Never before did men have so many choices. From wide […]
21 Accidental Inventions That Changed Our World
This post was originally published on this siteForget genius. A happy combination of dumb luck and coincidence was all it took for these accidental inventions […]