Historical Periods

In the early 1900s, when society was deeply rooted in traditional values, a significant change was happening on the roads: women were taking up motorcycles. These bold riders defied expectations, demonstrating their independence and adventurous nature in a world that often sidelined them. With each ride, they pushed against the […] More

The past has a way of drawing us in. For those of us living today, it’s intriguing to wonder what life looked like decades or even centuries ago. Fortunately, with photography, we can step back almost 200 years and glimpse those moments. While many images captured the intensity of war, […] More

In the Victorian era, Halloween took on a fresh, more refined identity. Instead of focusing on honoring the dead as in earlier times, it became a fun, social event. With an emphasis on morality and proper behavior, Victorians turned Halloween into a festive evening of elegant gatherings, filled with light-hearted […] More

When it comes to stilts, we usually picture circus performers or street entertainers balancing high above the crowd. But many may not know that these seemingly “impossible” devices were once a practical tool for French shepherds in the Landes region. In the beginning of the 20th century, stilts were a […] More

We often picture sheep grazing peacefully on rolling green hills, but history tells us a different story, one where these woolly animals roamed the streets of bustling cities in both the United States and the United Kingdom. In the past, it wasn’t unusual to see flocks of sheep navigating urban […] More