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Astonishing Retrofuturism Art That Reveals How People Of The Past Imagined The Future

From flying saucer rides to domestic living on the lunar surface, these gorgeous retrofuturism illustrations show how previous generations thought the future might look.

By Erin Kelly • Feb 23, 2022

Astonishing Retrofuturism Art That Reveals How People Of The Past Imagined The Future

From flying saucer rides to domestic living on the lunar surface, these gorgeous retrofuturism illustrations show how previous generations thought the future might look.

By Erin Kelly • February 23, 2022

Meet Betty Brosmer, The Pinup Queen With The ‘Impossible Waist’ Who Built A Female Fitness Empire

After establishing herself as the highest-paid pinup in mid-century America, Betty Brosmer helped popularize the now-famous fitness magazine "Shape."

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 23, 2022

Meet Betty Brosmer, The Pinup Queen With The ‘Impossible Waist’ Who Built A Female Fitness Empire

After establishing herself as the highest-paid pinup in mid-century America, Betty Brosmer helped popularize the now-famous fitness magazine "Shape."

By Kaleena Fraga • February 23, 2022

The Brutal Life Of Cole Younger, A Confederate Guerrilla Turned Bank-Robbing Outlaw

Thomas Coleman Younger fought with Quantrill's Raiders during the Civil War and then joined the James-Younger Gang to rob banks and stagecoaches.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 23, 2022

The Brutal Life Of Cole Younger, A Confederate Guerrilla Turned Bank-Robbing Outlaw

Thomas Coleman Younger fought with Quantrill's Raiders during the Civil War and then joined the James-Younger Gang to rob banks and stagecoaches.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 23, 2022

This 2,000-Year-Old Roman Mosaic Was Just Unearthed In Central London

Made up of two stunningly intricate panels, this mosaic is the largest one found in London in half a century.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 23, 2022

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This 2,000-Year-Old Roman Mosaic Was Just Unearthed In Central London

Made up of two stunningly intricate panels, this mosaic is the largest one found in London in half a century.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 23, 2022

The True Story Of Nat Love, The Legendary Black Cowboy Featured In ‘The Harder They Fall’

Born into slavery in 1854, Nat Love moved to Dodge City at age 15 and became known throughout the Old West as one of the most skilled and daring cowboys to ever live.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 17, 2022

The True Story Of Nat Love, The Legendary Black Cowboy Featured In ‘The Harder They Fall’

Born into slavery in 1854, Nat Love moved to Dodge City at age 15 and became known throughout the Old West as one of the most skilled and daring cowboys to ever live.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 17, 2022

How Did James Dean Die? Inside The Accident That Killed The Beloved Actor

James Dean's brief yet iconic time in the spotlight came to an abrupt end when he died in a tragic car accident on September 30, 1955 — and the details of his death remain both perplexing and disturbing to this day.

By Gina Dimuro • Feb 13, 2022

How Did James Dean Die? Inside The Accident That Killed The Beloved Actor

James Dean's brief yet iconic time in the spotlight came to an abrupt end when he died in a tragic car accident on September 30, 1955 — and the details of his death remain both perplexing and disturbing to this day.

By Gina Dimuro • February 13, 2022

Meet Sylvester Graham, The Religious Health Nut Who Thought White Bread Was Evil

A Presbyterian minister, Sylvester Graham believed that all of America's moral failings could be traced back to an unholy diet — and created a strict meal plan to "cure" society's ills.

By Genevieve Carlton • Feb 2, 2022

Meet Sylvester Graham, The Religious Health Nut Who Thought White Bread Was Evil

A Presbyterian minister, Sylvester Graham believed that all of America's moral failings could be traced back to an unholy diet — and created a strict meal plan to "cure" society's ills.

By Genevieve Carlton • February 2, 2022

The Tragic Story Of Edie Sedgwick, The Femme Fatale Who Inspired Andy Warhol And Bob Dylan

Known for both her beauty and her personal demons, Edie Sedgwick shot to fame as an actress with Andy Warhol's "Superstars" before dying at 28 in 1971.

By Kara Goldfarb • Feb 2, 2022

The Tragic Story Of Edie Sedgwick, The Femme Fatale Who Inspired Andy Warhol And Bob Dylan

Known for both her beauty and her personal demons, Edie Sedgwick shot to fame as an actress with Andy Warhol's "Superstars" before dying at 28 in 1971.

By Kara Goldfarb • February 2, 2022

Discover Vinicunca, The Remarkable “Rainbow Mountain” Of Peru

Also known as the "Mountain of Seven Colors," Vinicunca is a 17,000-foot tall mountain that attracts thousands of visitors a day — and it's easy to see why.

By Katie Serena • Feb 2, 2022

Discover Vinicunca, The Remarkable “Rainbow Mountain” Of Peru

Also known as the "Mountain of Seven Colors," Vinicunca is a 17,000-foot tall mountain that attracts thousands of visitors a day — and it's easy to see why.

By Katie Serena • February 2, 2022

Meet Bill Pickett, The Fearless Black Cowboy Who Invented The Sport Of Cattle Wrestling

In the late 1800s, Bill Pickett popularized an efficient — and perilous — way to subdue cattle by biting their upper lips. The daring stunt soon became one he performed all over the world.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 1, 2022

Meet Bill Pickett, The Fearless Black Cowboy Who Invented The Sport Of Cattle Wrestling

In the late 1800s, Bill Pickett popularized an efficient — and perilous — way to subdue cattle by biting their upper lips. The daring stunt soon became one he performed all over the world.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 1, 2022