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21 Groundbreaking Technologies That Have All But Disappeared In The Digital Age

From pagers to floppy disks, these pictures are sure to confuse the kids of today.

By Erin Kelly • Oct 6, 2022

21 Groundbreaking Technologies That Have All But Disappeared In The Digital Age

From pagers to floppy disks, these pictures are sure to confuse the kids of today.

By Erin Kelly • October 6, 2022

‘The Smell Of A Graveyard:’ 27 Haunting Images Of Life In Victorian England’s Slums

Despite being one of the richest countries in the world, England was also home to some of the most destitute neighborhoods, with 35 percent of Londoners living in poverty at the end of the 19th century.

By Genevieve Carlton • Oct 5, 2022

‘The Smell Of A Graveyard:’ 27 Haunting Images Of Life In Victorian England’s Slums

Despite being one of the richest countries in the world, England was also home to some of the most destitute neighborhoods, with 35 percent of Londoners living in poverty at the end of the 19th century.

By Genevieve Carlton • October 5, 2022

39 Historic Photos Of Expeditions Into Mesoamerica And South America, From Chichén Itzá To Copán

In the late 1800s and early 1900s, explorations into the jungles of South and Central America uncovered ancient ruins hidden under vegetation — revealing the rich history of the people who once lived there.

By Genevieve Carlton • Oct 4, 2022

39 Historic Photos Of Expeditions Into Mesoamerica And South America, From Chichén Itzá To Copán

In the late 1800s and early 1900s, explorations into the jungles of South and Central America uncovered ancient ruins hidden under vegetation — revealing the rich history of the people who once lived there.

By Genevieve Carlton • October 4, 2022

25 Before-And-After Pictures Of World War I Soldiers Who Were Helped By Pioneering Plastic Surgeon Harold Gillies

From 1917 to 1925, Dr. Harold Gillies performed more than 11,000 operations for over 5,000 wounded World War I veterans in Britain.

By Genevieve Carlton • Oct 3, 2022

25 Before-And-After Pictures Of World War I Soldiers Who Were Helped By Pioneering Plastic Surgeon Harold Gillies

From 1917 to 1925, Dr. Harold Gillies performed more than 11,000 operations for over 5,000 wounded World War I veterans in Britain.

By Genevieve Carlton • October 3, 2022

44 Photos That Show The Brutal Reality Of Mid-Century America’s Polio Epidemics

Polio epidemics plagued America as early as the 1890s, but by far the most destructive outbreak occurred in 1952 — leaving tens of thousands paralyzed, in iron lungs, or dead.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 25, 2022

44 Photos That Show The Brutal Reality Of Mid-Century America’s Polio Epidemics

Polio epidemics plagued America as early as the 1890s, but by far the most destructive outbreak occurred in 1952 — leaving tens of thousands paralyzed, in iron lungs, or dead.

By Austin Harvey • September 25, 2022

Inside The Remarkable Life Of Sophia Loren In 33 Vintage Photos

From her breakthrough role to her rapid rise to superstardom in Old Hollywood, these photos of Italian actress Sophia Loren capture every iconic moment of her illustrious career.

By Erin Kelly • Sep 23, 2022

Inside The Remarkable Life Of Sophia Loren In 33 Vintage Photos

From her breakthrough role to her rapid rise to superstardom in Old Hollywood, these photos of Italian actress Sophia Loren capture every iconic moment of her illustrious career.

By Erin Kelly • September 23, 2022

44 Stunning Pieces Of Armor — And The Fascinating Stories Behind Them

From ancient Greek warriors to Japanese samurai, see some of the most exquisite pieces of body armor from centuries past.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 22, 2022

44 Stunning Pieces Of Armor — And The Fascinating Stories Behind Them

From ancient Greek warriors to Japanese samurai, see some of the most exquisite pieces of body armor from centuries past.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 22, 2022

Inside The Destruction Of 11 Historic American Landmarks — And The Uninspired Structures That Took Their Place

From the original Penn Station to the Old Cincinnati Library, these majestic landmarks were demolished to make room for parking garages, offices, and more "modernized" buildings.

By Cara Johnson • Sep 15, 2022

Inside The Destruction Of 11 Historic American Landmarks — And The Uninspired Structures That Took Their Place

From the original Penn Station to the Old Cincinnati Library, these majestic landmarks were demolished to make room for parking garages, offices, and more "modernized" buildings.

By Cara Johnson • September 15, 2022

33 Photos Of The Whimsical Works Of Antoni Gaudí, The Eccentric Architect Who Pushed Spain Into The Modernist Era

Known for his free-flowing designs based on nature, Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí redefined architecture in 19th-century Barcelona with masterpieces like the church of the Sagrada Familia and Casa Batlló.

By Erin Kelly • Sep 14, 2022

33 Photos Of The Whimsical Works Of Antoni Gaudí, The Eccentric Architect Who Pushed Spain Into The Modernist Era

Known for his free-flowing designs based on nature, Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí redefined architecture in 19th-century Barcelona with masterpieces like the church of the Sagrada Familia and Casa Batlló.

By Erin Kelly • September 14, 2022

Inside Hearst Castle, The Lavish California Estate Built By The 20th Century’s Biggest Newspaper Tycoon

Between 1919 and 1947, William Randolph Hearst and architect Julia Morgan constructed a sprawling palace in San Simeon, California complete with 165 rooms, elaborate swimming pools, and even a private zoo.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 12, 2022

Inside Hearst Castle, The Lavish California Estate Built By The 20th Century’s Biggest Newspaper Tycoon

Between 1919 and 1947, William Randolph Hearst and architect Julia Morgan constructed a sprawling palace in San Simeon, California complete with 165 rooms, elaborate swimming pools, and even a private zoo.

By Austin Harvey • September 12, 2022