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Early on the morning of September 11, 2001, the United States seemed to be just about the safest place in the world to live. The nation hadn’t been attacked on …
Pictures from the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks: A day that changed America, 2001 Read More
Unable to breathe, patients entered iron lungs, which made use of negative pressure ventilation to compress and depress the chest, simulating respiration. In the early 20th century, polio was one …
Iron lungs for polio victims, 1930s-1950s Read More
On April 26, 1986, a series of explosions destroyed Chernobyl’s reactor No. 4, and several hundred staff and firefighters tackled a blaze that burned for 10 days and sent a …
Chernobyl Disaster in Rare Pictures, 1986 Read More
From the early 1950s until the 1970s, sugar was marketed as a healthy substance that would help curb hunger and provide an energy boost. A “pro-sugar” ad that appeared in …
Misleading Vintage Ads About the Dietary Benefits of Sugar, 1950s-1960s Read More
Advertising has always been an interesting way to trace how modern society has evolved. At the core, the marketing campaigns are based on what people want and what appeals to …
Bizarre and terrible food ads that would probably never run today, 1940s-1960s Read More
The Nissan 300ZX, a celebrated sports car of the 1980s, fascinated automotive enthusiasts with its innovative interior design and distinct cyberpunk influences. Boasting sleek lines, cutting-edge features, and an unmistakable …
The Nissan 300ZX: A Fusion of Futuristic Interiors and 1980s Charm Read More
This is disturbing on so many levels. From the shiny fabric to the colors and then how tight it is… Every decade has a reputation and leaves a legacy for …
Vintage photos that show why the 1970s men’s fashion should never come back Read More
This extended photo collection displays memorable old ads that run in gaming magazines in the 1980s and 1990s and show how radically different the video games were advertised 40 years …
Amazing vintage video game ads from the 1980s and 1990s Read More
The director of the Belgrade Zoo tries to convince Sami the chimpanzee to return home after he escaped, 1988. Sami, the chimpanzee of Belgrade Zoo, became a media sensation when …
The zoo director tries to convince Sami the chimpanzee to return home after he escaped, 1988 Read More
The Jazz Age, also known as the Roaring Twenties, was an electrifying era that epitomized a heady mix of cultural rebellion, artistic expression, and newfound freedom. At the heart of …
Fascinating Vintage Photos Capture Jazz Club Scenes and Style of Bygone Days, 1920s-1940s Read More