Timeless photography looks as beautiful now as it did when it was taken.
Slavery is one of the worst things that has happened in Human history and generally in The United States. However, beside slavery the racial segregation
Westwood, Los Angeles in 1946 Westwood, Los Angeles in 2017 Times Square, New York in 1943 Times Square, New York in 2017 East Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago in
In the late 19th century, England was known for its wealth, but not everyone shared in its prosperity. Even though it was one of the richest countries, many neighborhoods, especially…
These 20 famous photographs are significant in history each for their own reason. Learn how photography has literally changed history.
Pictures hold something truly special—a speck of time that once was and shall never be again. They’re the closest thing we have to a time machine, allowing us to glimpse through a window of film and into the past.
The world changes dramatically in what seems like the blink of an eye. And it's been a lot of blinks since some of these photos were taken and lot...
A review of unique historical photographs will help transport you to the past and allow you to compare these special moments to present day.
Sculptures are one of the oldest visual art forms in existence and one of the most publicly visible forms of artwork. It has been around for thousands of years, and…
Learning about history is a continuously interesting, never-ending adventure. What makes it even more exciting is exploring the past through authentic photographs. These historical photos, coupled with the fascinating stories behind them, allow us to take an intimate glimpse into the lives of people long gone. They provide a tangible link that connects us to these unfamiliar faces and teaches us about their dreams, fears, and brave decisions that changed the course of history.
Different perspectives from the historical and modern era that you may have not seen.
These 20 famous photographs are significant in history each for their own reason. Learn how photography has literally changed history.
Have you ever seen your grandparents’ wedding photos? How about your great-grandparents’ baby pictures? If you’ve got an album full of ancient, black and white family photos just collecting dust in your attic, wouldn’t you like to see those same images in vibrant colors?
This collection of pictures of the Great Depression offers a glimpse into the lives of Americans who suffered through it.
Humanity has always tried to predict what the future would look like and this vintage photo collection shows predictions that were either a hit or a miss. While some people…
Every glimpse of the past that we see is a chance for our imaginations to take off on a wild time-warp journey. The beautiful vintage photos of the past gathered by this amazing Facebook page also promise to take you on a journey across time and space.
The history of proto mobile phones goes back to 1908 when a US Patent was issued in Kentucky for a wireless telephone. Mobile phones were invented as early as the…
Having a cat is a blessing, especially when you’re lonely... and sailing across the sea. This Twitter thread will show you what it was like to have cats aboard naval ships.
“A picture is worth a thousand words”—a phrase most of us have heard before. And for a reason. Photographs can capture loads of information in just a split second and immortalize it for years to come. By freezing moments, photographers enable us to travel to places and times we’ve never witnessed ourselves. They allow us to see the world exactly as it was, whether it was yesterday or a hundred years ago.
These colorized versions of black and white photographs allow you to look at a piece of history with a different eye.
The destruction caused by the Great San Francisco Earthquake that struck in 1906 has been laid bare in a series of stunning colorized images on its anniversary.
Happy birthday, bridge!
Interesting showcase of photos with kids from the past.
When looking at the majority of historical photos, it might seem that the world was black-and-white and all we had were wars and disease.
Learn how to start your genealogy research as a beginner, with tips on using archives, building your family tree & researching your ancestors.
Fascinating images of people and places from history's vault.
A rare early photograph of Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan has been discovered in Boston. A staff member of the New England Historic Genealogical Society found the 1888 photograph in a large photography collection recently donated to the Society by...
When looking at the majority of historical photos, it might seem that the world was black-and-white and all we had were wars and disease.
To celebrate some of the world's most spectacular sights, Lonely Planet has rounded up 120 breath-taking buildings in a new book, Amazing Architecture: A Spotter's Guide. From national treasures to quirky constructions, here's a selection of some of the must-see monuments.
Fiber artist Mana Morimoto spares no medium with her vibrantly stitched embroidery that spans sculptures, installations, weavings, and 2D materials like concert tickets and advertisements. Among my favorite of her works are these embroidered monochromatic photographs and paintings. An etching of Isaac Newton is overlaid with rainbows of light and Morimoto even goes meta by embroidering on images depicting other fiber artists, going so far as mimicking the progress of a weaving on an old photograph. More
sassy: adjective ˈsa-sē impudent, lively, spirited, vigorous, distinctively smart and stylish, showing no respect for people in authority, saucy, pert, confident, chic. "Maggie in snorkeling gear", October 1958, Montego bay, Jamaica. From the third of three small "ektachrome transparencies
