These early photographs, taken by Émile Béchard in Cairo, Egypt during the 1870s, present vivid portraits of local figures such as shopkeepers, street merchants, workes, and dancers. Béchard, active in …
The Faces of 1870s Egypt: Captivating Old Photos by Émile Béchard Read More
Until the beginning of the 20th century, stilts were actually used to make people’s lives easier and shepherds depended on them to follow their flocks with a bird’s eye view. …
The stilt-walking shepherds of France’s grasslands, 1843-1937 Read More
Abraham Lincoln, widely revered as one of the greatest leaders in American history, left an indelible mark on the nation during his tenure as the 16th President of the United …
Rare Photographs of Abraham Lincoln from 1846-1865 Read More
These photographs show Chicago’s African-American community, primarily the South Side, and are taken by photographer John H. White, who went on to win the Pulitzer Prize for Photojournalism in 1982. …
Vivid photos capture everyday life of Chicago’s African-American community in the 1970s Read More
If it seems like today’s kids have gotten “softer” compared to the kids decades ago, perhaps it’s because playgrounds have gotten softer as well. Thanks to state laws and personal …
The Dangerous Playgrounds of the Past Through Vintage Photographs, 1880s-1940s Read More
Metz overlooking Grand Canyon. Early automobile manufacturers used a wide range of tests to prove a car’s strength, endurance, capability, and worthiness. These tests were often adopted as selling points …
Through the Grand Canyon in a Metz 22 Speedster, 1914 Read More
The Great Depression, a somber epoch in American history, is often characterized by the stark imagery of hardship. Traditionally, these images have been captured in grainy black and white, offering …
Rare Color Photos Depict Life in the US During the Great Depression, 1939-1941 Read More
Albert Einstein with Mrs. Valentine Bargmann outside his home in Princeton, NJ, March 14, 1953. (Photo by Esther Bubley). Albert Einstein is widely acknowledged to be one of the greatest and …
These candid photographs capture the daily life of Albert Einstein, 1930s-1950s Read More
In early 2023, Edwin Castro made headlines when he won an astonishing $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot, the largest lottery prize ever in U.S. history. Castro, a California resident, quickly became …
Inside Powerball Winner Edwin Castro’s Stunning $47 Million Bel-Air Mansion Read More
Sylvester Stallone, the legendary actor best known for his roles in Rocky and Rambo, is reportedly making a significant new addition to his real estate portfolio with the purchase of a $25 million estate in …
Sylvester Stallone Reportedly in Contract to Purchase $25M East Hampton Estate Read More