In 1826, Joseph Nicephore Niepce, a French inventor, came up with what forever changed the way we see, experience, and remember the world and its history. It was the birth of a camera that took the first photograph on a piece of paper coated with tar of the view from his window at Le Gras. Of course, it looked nothing even remotely similar to what we think of as a camera.
Reading about history is one thing, but seeing it with our very eyes is a whole other world
Red Wing Daily Republican dated 08/01/1914 -- "Extra" edition announcing the beginning of World War I. On exhibit in the News Corporation News History Gallery at the Newseum. Newseum collection Photo credit: Newseum collection
Explore iconic American symbols, from the Bald Eagle to the Oak Tree, and understand the heritage and values they represent in the USA.
Read these five important world-historical events that took place in the past. Know how history repeats itself and leaves an impact on us.
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Even though there is only one true way of how historical events actually unfolded, there sure are many myths and legends that surround them. And while some seem way too far-fetched, others can be quite convincing, which is why they often become rather widely known.
151 years after Lincoln's death, a look at the president, his assassin and the nation's reaction
Today is Monday, April 12, the 102nd day of 2021. There are 263 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On April 12, 1945, President Franklin D. Roosevelt died of a cerebral hemo…
The students have to create passive sentences in the past by using the prompts of the flashcards. Make sure the adverbs are put in the sentences in the correct order. - ESL worksheets
Reading about history is one thing, but seeing it with our very eyes is a whole other world
In 1826, Joseph Nicephore Niepce, a French inventor, came up with what forever changed the way we see, experience, and remember the world and its history. It was the birth of a camera that took the first photograph on a piece of paper coated with tar of the view from his window at Le Gras. Of course, it looked nothing even remotely similar to what we think of as a camera.
Reading about history is one thing, but seeing it with our very eyes is a whole other world
Reading about history is one thing, but seeing it with our very eyes is a whole other world
In the previous centuries, a ball was a popular form of entertainment. Everyone loved to dance, from representatives of high society to commoners. The preparation for this event required a lot of effort, from both hosts and guests. And it wasn’t just about the decoration of the ballroom and sending invitations. Because balls were usually held a few times a year.
In the mid-2000s, historian Anna Pegler-Gordon said that visual media often seems more accessible to her students than the written record. They claimed images make the past seem more accessible, giving concrete shape to a world that sometimes seems intangible. Not to mention the immediacy of the image, which often conveys information more quickly than a primary document written in an unfamiliar, or even a foreign, language. But according to Pegler-Gordon, this immediacy also works well in discussion sections, where the shared experience of viewing a picture can provide a focus for lively group discussion.
The world is far more complicated than some of us like to think. Morality isn’t black-or-white, historical facts are often hazier than we’d like them to be, and the interconnectivity of everything means that the deeper down the knowledge rabbit hole we go, the more lost we can sometimes feel.
Those who fail history are doomed to repeat it.
The old town of Bern is a stunning example of medieval architecture that looks like it was created just yesterday. Discover all the gems in the capital.
Look back on the events of September 11, 2001 via this collection of newspaper front pages from the following day.
In 1826, Joseph Nicephore Niepce, a French inventor, came up with what forever changed the way we see, experience, and remember the world and its history. It was the birth of a camera that took the first photograph on a piece of paper coated with tar of the view from his window at Le Gras. Of course, it looked nothing even remotely similar to what we think of as a camera.
In the previous centuries, a ball was a popular form of entertainment. Everyone loved to dance, from representatives of high society to commoners. The preparation for this event required a lot of effort, from both hosts and guests. And it wasn’t just about the decoration of the ballroom and sending invitations. Because balls were usually held a few times a year.
Look back on the events of September 11, 2001 via this collection of newspaper front pages from the following day.
With all the things to do in Calvert TX, from outdoor adventures to local shops and a Victorian B&B, you're in for a magical, laid-back trip!
Although we cannot get into the minds of the people waiting in a queue on a cold day in Chukotka, Soviet Union back in 1985 to get wine, or what the daredevil sky boys who built the Empire State Building in 1930-31 were thinking when balancing unsecured on the 88th floor, we can get a fairly good glimpse into the wonders of history.
You can't choose your neighbors. Best-case scenario, they welcome you to the neighborhood with open arms and open doors. Worst-case scenario, they're creepy or downright dangerous. From those people who never come out of their homes to the neighbors who seriously don't know what boundaries are, these chilling stories will have you second-guessing the people you live next door to.
Think history is boring? Challenge accepted.
We may read volumes upon volumes of history books and make our teachers proud. But there’s nothing more all-telling than real pictures that document wonders of the past. With Joseph Niepce’s camera obscura used in 1827, humans realized that capturing fleeting moments and preserving them was possible. And they never looked back.
What's a better way to spend time with your parents than to laugh together at the humorous moments of our lives? Matt Bonito surely knows that! He makes his dad (Dom Bonito) pose for "stupid" photos every December so that they have something to giggle about. Luckily, we do too!
There are lots of powerful photos in human history.Here you can enjoy 20 most powerful photographs ever taken
What does the Civil War timeline really look like, down to the details? Dive deeper into America's infamous war by following this series of events.
“A guy called Vasili Arkhipov saved the world.” – Thomas Blanton in 2002 (then director of the National Security Archive) Last month, October 27, 1962 marked the 50th anniversary…
1. When Julius Caesar died, he left today's equivalent of about $270 to each and every Roman citizen.
Since its invention, photography has provided a window into the events that have changed the course of our nation. Here are the images that have shocked, inspired, and moved us as a country.
1. In 2005, a pilot of Southwest Airlines Flight 1248 was concerned about the weather. He jokingly referenced the movie ‘Airplane!’, saying “I picked a bad day to stop sniffin’ glue,” shortly before his plane crashed.
Twitter Account 'Life in Moments' Shares Historical Images And It's Fascinating (40 Images) - We share because we care. A resource for sharing the latest memes, jokes and real stuff about parenting, relationships, food, and recipes
