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in Celebrities, PeriodsTop 10 Most Iconic And Highest-Paid Models Of The 1950s
Modeling as a profession began in 1853 when Charles Frederick Worth, the “father of haute couture,” asked his wife, Marie Vernet Worth, to model his designs. This introduced the concept of the “house model,” a term that quickly became common for Parisian fashion houses. In the early years, models varied […] More
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Back In The Day: How Prices Have Skyrocketed Over Time
Have you ever heard your grandparents reminisce about the “good old days,” when a loaf of bread was just a few cents and a full meal out cost less than a dollar? It’s no surprise that prices have soared over the decades, but the comparison between then and now is […] More
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How Britons Experienced The 1970s Blackouts
The 1970s were a tough time for Britain as it faced a wave of blackouts swept across the country. Caused by coal miners’ strikes and energy shortages, these power cuts left millions without electricity, plunging homes, schools, and businesses into darkness. So, what was life really like during those blackouts? […] More
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in Innovations, PeriodsRevealing Why Parents Once Used Baby Cages To Hang Their Infants Out Of Windows
In the 1930s, city dwellers in London and beyond embraced a parenting trend that may seem bizarre today—hanging their babies out of apartment windows in metal cages for “fresh air.” These chicken coop-like structures, known as baby cages, were part of a broader movement to improve infant health through exposure […] More
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The Orphan Trains: America’s Forgotten Journey Of Hope And Hardship
In the mid-19th century, as poverty and homelessness overwhelmed America’s bustling cities, a bold yet controversial experiment began. Between 1854 and 1929, over 200,000 children were uprooted from overcrowded urban centers and sent on trains across the United States to find new families and opportunities. This ambitious social movement, known […] More
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How The 1904 Marathon Became A Legend Of Chaos In Olympic History
The 1904 Olympics, held in St. Louis, were the first in the U.S. and tied to the World’s Fair, celebrating the centennial of the Louisiana Purchase. The games were poorly organized and overshadowed by the fair, including controversial events like Anthropology Days. The men’s marathon stood out for its chaos, […] More
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12 Mind-blowing Facts About The Fourth Of July
The Fourth of July: a day filled with backyard barbecues, dazzling fireworks, and patriotic celebrations. With over 200 years of history and tradition, there’s more to America’s Independence Day than meets the eye. While most of us enjoy the holiday with hot dogs, hamburgers, and festive outfits, there are plenty […] More
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in Periods, InnovationsHow Kids Were ‘Mailed’ Through Postal Service
In the early days of the U.S. postal service, people tested the limits of what could be delivered by mail. While today we rely on the post office for packages and letters, there was a time when parents mailed their children. Yes, you read that right—children were sent through the […] More
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“The Most Intelligent Photo Ever Taken”: The 1927 Solvay Council Conference Featuring 17 Nobel Prize Winners
In 1927, a historic gathering took place in Brussels. The Fifth Solvay Conference, attended by some of the most brilliant scientific minds of the 20th century, became a defining moment in the struggle between classical physics and the emerging quantum theory. Among the 29 attendees, 17 would go on to […] More
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The Enslaved African Princess Who Became Queen Victoria’s Goddaughter
Can you imagine an African princess—orphaned, enslaved, stripped of her identity, and taken from her homeland by the age of eight—rising to become Queen Victoria’s goddaughter? Sarah Forbes Bonetta is the name history remembers, but it wasn’t the one she was born with. At just 4 years old, she was […] More
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