THESE captivating images show what life was like for ordinary Brits over a century ago, between 1870 and 1930. A series of snaps taken across the UK and collated by author Philip Davies reveal how …
Increasing numbers of men are turning to what was once considered a women’s pastime to relax, finds Theo Merz
Stunning ruins of what was once the center of one of the greatest empires in East Africa.
Bethany Jenkins highlights six Christian athletes to watch in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio.
"PCOS isn’t curable, but that doesn’t mean life after diagnosis is bleak. Here's what helped once I found out what was really happening in my body."
Life unfolds in unexpected ways.
What once was a luxury hotel is now slowly being reclaimed by nature after many years of being abandoned. The Hachijo Royal Hotel on Hachijojima Island, Japan, used to be a popular holiday destination in the 1960s. Back then, the government of Japan had made it almost impossible for citizens
Marriage equality today can seem downright bourgeois. Nathaniel Frank’s new book shows what a truly radical idea it once was.
A new study from The National Trust looked at how Covid lockdowns impacted young people and the results showed impacts on every area of their lives.
Syrian-born Nobel favourite takes prestigious German award
Skeletons of over 500 children who died during the Great Hunger were found buried in a mass grave within what was once the Kilkenny Union Workhouse.
A difficult lesson in life is learning how to let go of broken relationships, our pasts, and even parts of ourselves. This is how I've learned to deal with loss in my life.
Frederick III or the biggest "what if" of the history, was the son of Willem I of Germany and father of Willem II. A liberal and pacifist, he believed in democracy and was ready to create a...
Frog in the Bog
In an age where history is seriously being rewritten, new information is coming forth that is shocking intellectual sensitivities. What was once considered written in stone is now melting away with the discovery of facts that heretofore have been hidden or omitted; things so different that they are generally classified as controversial or unusual. ...
Learn History visually with Interactive 3D Maps, Timelines, Images, and Videos with HistoryMaps. Use the interactive map and timeline to learn where and when something happened. The beautiful images and videos make it even better.
Refinery29 reports on interesting and useful beauty secrets from around the world.
Ralph Waldo Emerson once observed that "the seed of science" was "wonder," and taking a look at this nine-layer liquid tower from Steve Spangler's Sick Science! channel, one can't help but do just that — wonder. How is this possible? Is this magic or what?
These Michael Scott quotes from popular television series The Office may have come from a goofball manager, but they hold some leadership insight all the same.
Remember the good old days of outside toilets? Read on to learn about the history and perks of having an outside toilet - they're not as bad as it sounds!
In an age where history is seriously being rewritten, new information is coming forth that is shocking intellectual sensitivities. What was once considered written in stone is now melting away with the discovery of facts that heretofore have been hidden or omitted; things so different that they are generally classified as controversial or unusual. ...
Little Miss Stubborn was extraordinarily stubborn. Once she had made up her mind she would not change it even if it was bad for her. Because of this a lot of wrong things happened to her. Do you think she learned her lesson and stopped being so stubborn?
Marietta was a victim of narcissistic abuse and was drinking to numb. She’s now liberated from the grips of drinking and she’s happy to share her story.
Do you have what it takes to lead the life of an entrepreneur? If you think you do, try living off only a dollar a day for a month. It’s a challenge Elon Musk once faced to see if he had what it took to be successful.
One of the great French classics. What was once considered a rustic, country dish, Coq au Vin has won culinary acclaim and remains a firm favourite amongst the classics. We’ve chosen to finish our Coq au Vin by roasting grapes over the chicken. The roast grapes add a lovely tart, sweetness to balance out the richness of the sauce as well as lending some of their sweet juices to the dish as they roast. A nod to the French wine regions where this dish hails.
National Gallery, London
Born into a middle class Jewish family, Henia Bryer lost her father, brother and sister during the German occupation, survived four concentration camps and the Death March - and went on to bear witness to the creation of Israel in 1948.
Ottumwa’s synagogue was once standing room only on high holidays but now is facing closure in what’s become a common occurence in Iowa and the midwest
When I was studying fashion trend forecasting at FIT in 2014, I remember the professors mentioning Bushwick as a place to keep an eye on it. Then, in that same year, Vogue choose the neighborhood as one of the coolest in the world. Today, Bushwick is the place for new music, buzzy eateries, fashion trends, galleries, and rock venues. Bushwick is probably what Williamsburg was once in that past – just because a lot of people say that Williamsburg is already gentrified enough, lol. Well, I’m not here to determine which one is the coolest one – but I wanna share some amazing things to do in Bushwick if you are planning to explore the area. The Bushwick Collective The Bushwick Collective is a street art and graffiti gallery. The gallery begins on Jefferson Street […]
Generation X Shirt - Description This Generation X shirt is a humorous way for people of that generation to acknowledge that social norms have changed since the 1980s. It serves as a reminder that what was once considered acceptable behavior or speech may no longer be appropriate. The shirt features a loose fit and is made from a blend of 50% cotton and 50% polyester. It has a medium weight fabric of 8.0 oz/yd² (271.25 g/m²) and includes a sewn-in label. The shirt runs true to size. With "Generation X shirt" being an important aspect of this product, wearing it can serve as a playful warning to others that an inappropriate comment could be made at any time. .: Loose fit .: 50% Cotton; 50% Polyester (fibre content may vary for different colors) .: Medium fabric (8.0 oz/yd² (271.25 g/m²)) .: Sewn in label .: Runs true to size Generation X Shirt Sizing Chart S M L XL 2XL 3XL Width, cm 50.8 55.9 61 66 71.1 76.2 Length, cm 66 68.5 71.1 73.6 76.2 78.7 Sleeve length, cm 50.8 53.4 55.9 58.4 61 63.5
*Waits at the cash register while mom grabs one more thing* *Dies of panic*
DISGRACED doctor Paolo Macchiarini fooled the world with his “ground-breaking work,” an artificial trachea that was supposed to save lives, but instead ended them. Netflix’s new three-part documen…
The discovery of the world's oldest storage of fermented fish in southern Sweden could rewrite the Nordic prehistory with findings indicating a far more complex society than previously thought. The unique discovery was made when excavating a 9,200 year-old settlement at what was once a lake in Blekinge, Sweden.
Just 90 miles off the tip of Florida lies a half-baked, abandoned relic of the Cold War-era arms race—what was once going to be a joint Cuban-Soviet nuclear reactor. And thank god it never panned out. Because not only do we now have these incredible shots from photographer Darmon Richter, but every last aspect of…
