Benjamin Franklin, founder of Poor Richard’s Almanack and honored on the cover of The Old Farmer’s Almanac as “the father” of the genre, died on April 17, 1790.
After the Iroquois Confederacy formed a democratic government with a constitution, Dutch & English settlers entered what would become busy New York State and meet these natives, buying NYC for a song.
A fascinating, new archaeological dig in Hardy, Kentucky has shed light on the bloody rivalry which saw multiple members of the Hatfields and McCoys slaughtered over two decades in the 1800s.
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33,000 people lived and worked in Kowloon Walled City in Hong Kong. It was the area of an average city block, making it 119 times as dense as New York.
Olivia Muus knew she was onto something after taking a photo, with a friend, on a trip to the National Gallery of Denmark. It turns out, manipulating an old painting, in the form of a selfie, can…
The great frost : cold doings in London, except it be at the lotterie. With newes out of the country. A familiar talk betwene a country-man and a citizen touching this terrible frost and the great...
I recently heard about the work of today’s photographer Vivian Maier and here is the amazing story behind her work. She was a 1950s’ children’s nanny who kept herself to herself and nev…
Some Old Ads That Would NOT Do So Well Today... these definitely would NOT sit well with most people, nowadays. WOW.
Unravel the murder mystery at The Arconia.
To this day, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in New York on March 25, 1911, remains the deadliest industrial disaster in the city's history,
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Did anyone check out Phoebe Howard's good finds on One Kings Lane this weekend? She definitely has an eye for goodies. Some people may not know that Phoebe's husband, Jim Howard is equally talented and contributes a lot from the architectural detail element and was schooled at the infamous Parson's in New York City. Jim is co-owner of the Mrs. Howard and Max & Company stores. Check out some of the great images from James Michael Howard interior design firm. Love the light woods, herringbone floors, grand fireplace and the double china cabinets. French inspired kitchen Architectural details in the entryway Light wood built in bookcase with antique tortoise shell boxes and vintage books as decor Check out all the great marble in this bathroom, including the door trim in marble that is leading to the shower Love the stripe in the couch and the architectural detail around the mirror and chest Notice the great moulding and nailhead trim circling the room Notice the white lacquered ceiling which makes the room appear larger and enhances the light Blue and white living room with great architectural trim details Love how the dining seating ties in so nicely with the sitting area and all those great windows Love everything about this room from the mirrors, driftwood lamp, the headboard matching the window treatments and the arch leading into the room and the details on the ceiling. Not yet a member of One Kings Lane? Use this referral link for $15 credit.
Lucali is a walk-in-only spot in Carroll Gardens that serves some of the best pizza in New York City.
Tokyo - a study in change, adaptation and regret...
Every so often you catch a glimpse of a once in a lifetime photo that makes you think differently about a specific moment in history. From bygone structures to vintage ads, and stars in the prime of their lives, the photos collected here provide new insight into the 19th and 20th centuries.
Out with the old and in with the new! Contemporary young adult literature has so much to offer when used in the classroom. Its topics resonate with students and its characters are relatable; students can find parts of themselves in the novels. If you are making additions to or revising the reading list for your English Language Arts course, here's 21 young adult literature titles that are worth checking out for middle school and high school students.
Dans sa série "Haddon Halls" de fin des années 1990 - début des années 2000, la photographe canadienne Naomi Harris partage la vie quotidienne d'une communauté de personnes âgées en résidence permanente dans un vieil hôtel de Miami. De par son style saturé et contrasté, à la Martin Parr, ses photographies semblent osciller entre glamour kitsch et rude réalité de la vieillesse et de l'abandon.
In Fan Ho's most recent book, A Hong Kong Memoir, Ho goes into his old archives and finds never-before-seen images from the 1950s and 1960s.
Growing old can be hard, and a little scary, but it's filled with so many experiences that are important to enjoy. Here are 10 inspiring quotes about growing older to help you not let your next birthday get you down.
Found a grey hair? Lost your get-up and go? You're not alone! We've got some funny poems about getting old, humorous and great to share with friends!
What are your plans for old age? Have you even started to think about it? This we were focused on it and airing our thoughts. Check this out.
The old me would have reached out by now. The new me never will.
In life, we gather important lessons as we go along, like treasures collected on a journey.
After the Iroquois Confederacy formed a democratic government with a constitution, Dutch & English settlers entered what would become busy New York State and meet these natives, buying NYC for a song.
In a world where emotions can sometimes take over, being rational becomes important.
As we grow older, we may face various changes, challenges,
Funny Quotes About Getting Old This post may contain affiliate links. By buying through the links I may receive a commission for the sale. This has no effect on the price. When we're young, old age always seems so far in the future. And then you wake up one morning and look in the mirror and wonder what the hell happened. Who is that person looking at me? And then it hits you. I am officially old. Sure it starts gradually. Slow and easy so as not to frighten you. But sooner or later you
Saying with photo: One way to find out if you're old is to fall down in front of a lot of people.