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The World’s First “Selfie,” Taken By Robert Cornelius, A Philadelphia Chemist, In 1839
In 2013, the term “selfie” made headlines when Oxford Dictionaries named it the Word of the Year. This term was widely known in 2011 but many might not know that the first selfie traced back much further, all the way to the 19th century. In 1839, Robert Cornelius, a young […] More
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Stunning Images Of Women Riding Motorcycles In The Early 1900s
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
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in Celebrities, Photos, StoriesThe Untold Story Of Rita Hayworth’s Life
As a Spanish American actress, Rita Hayworth was not only a Hollywood star but a woman with strong political beliefs, striving for independence in a male-dominated film industry. Throughout her career, she took on various roles that challenged ethnic stereotypes in Hollywood. Hayworth balanced her glamorous acting career with her […] More
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Charles Ebbets Who Recorded America’s Skyline In The Making
In the past, photographers with an eye for detail played a crucial role in capturing iconic moments that shaped history. With their cameras, they froze time, allowing us to relive powerful events, from famous performances to significant social movements. These images do more than show what happened; they also capture […] More
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Rising Waters, Unbreakable Spirit: Cambridge’s Triumph Over The 1974 Grand River Flood
Do you remember the devastating flood that hit Cambridge in 1974? Maybe you’ve heard the stories passed down through your family, or perhaps you lived through it yourself. Fifty years have gone by since the Grand River overflowed, marking the start of what would become known as “The Great Flood.” […] More
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Interesting Photos From The Past Will Definitely Brighten Your Day
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
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“Great Lady With A Camera”: Margaret Bourke-White, Who Redefined Photography
Margaret Bourke-White was a woman of firsts in the photography field. She became the first staff photographer for Fortune, the first Western photographer allowed inside the Soviet Union, and Life magazine’s first female photographer. During World War II, she broke barriers again as the first female war correspondent to work […] More
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Rare Photos Of France’s Stilt-Walking Shepherds: Grassland Life From 1843 To 1937
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
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Life In 1930s New York During The Great Depression
Old photographs serve as windows into the past, telling us the stories of our past. Each image captures a slice of time, often reflecting the struggles, joys, and resilience of people from different eras. A photograph featuring children fishing for dropped change in street grates in New York City, makes […] More
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Vintage Photos Reveal Sheep Roaming The Streets In Big Cities, 1800s-1900s
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
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