Step back in time and immerse yourself in the vibrant sights and scenes of the 1970s with this captivating collection of images. From the smallpox vaccination scar to the perpetual towel contraptions to dry hands, these iconic things offer a window into the diverse tapestry of life during this dynamic […] More
Undeniably, during the reign of Queen Victoria, England ruled as the world’s foremost power. London, the world’s largest city and the heart of the British Empire, grew into a prosperous and bustling metropolis, giving the impression of a place overflowing with abundance. Majestic palaces and towering buildings showcased the wealth […] More
Deep in the Chernobyl exclusion zone, near Pripyat, Ukraine, there exists a highly radioactive object called the Elephant’s Foot. This toxic mass, named for its strange shape, is considered the most dangerous object on Earth, capable of causing death within minutes. It formed after the 1986 nuclear disaster and was […] More
In the early 1900s, when the post office started delivering big parcels and packages, something unexpected happened: parents tried to send their kids through the mail! Yep, you read that right! Before that, private delivery companies did all the heavy lifting. But when Parcel Post began on January 1, 1913, […] More
On March 13, 1973, after enduring over five years of captivity in a North Vietnamese camp, Lieutenant Colonel Robert L. Stirm finally reunited with his family at Travis Air Force Base. Slava “Sal” Veder, an Associated Press photographer, immortalized this emotional moment. ‘Burst of Joy’ depicts the reunion of Lt. […] More
The Coney Island that many of us have known and grown to love in our youth is, without a doubt, one of the world’s most famous seaside attractions. An island less than five miles long and half a mile wide, it has drawn millions upon millions of visitors seeking rest […] More
It has been 112 years since the sinking of the Titanic – one of the deadliest peacetime maritime disasters in history. On April 14-15, 1912, the luxurious ship struck an iceberg during its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City. The collision led to the rapid sinking of the […] More
An iconic photo is often captured in a moment and brings a special meaning. On that Labor Day weekend in 1992, Photographer Todd Robertson observed and luckily shot the one with the subject of American race relations. In the photo, a white boy, filled with curiosity, touches the shields of […] More
The photograph of “Painters Atop The Woolworth Building” taken in 1926 captures a moment in New York City’s journey to becoming a fledgling metropolis, reaching for the sky. The Woolworth Building was a neo-Gothic masterpiece located at 233 Broadway in Manhattan, designed by architect Cass Gilbert and completed in 1913. […] More
The William A. Clark House, known as “Clark’s Folly”, stood at 962 Fifth Avenue on the northeast corner of its intersection with East 77th Street on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York City. The construction was completed in 1911 but was demolished in 1927 to build a luxury […] More
