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33 Striking Photos Of The Doors That Reveal The Tumultuous History Of The 1960s Rock Band

The Doors formed in Los Angeles in 1965 and quickly became known for their psychedelic sound, rowdy audiences, and onstage obscenity.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 6, 2025

33 Striking Photos Of The Doors That Reveal The Tumultuous History Of The 1960s Rock Band

The Doors formed in Los Angeles in 1965 and quickly became known for their psychedelic sound, rowdy audiences, and onstage obscenity.

By Austin Harvey • September 6, 2025

27 Artworks By John Singer Sargent, The Gilded Age Painter Who Toed The Line Between Tradition And Avant-Garde

From the Portrait of Madame X to Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose, John Singer Sargent's paintings and illustrations show why he's considered a virtuoso artist.

By Andrew Milne • Sep 4, 2025

27 Artworks By John Singer Sargent, The Gilded Age Painter Who Toed The Line Between Tradition And Avant-Garde

From the Portrait of Madame X to Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose, John Singer Sargent's paintings and illustrations show why he's considered a virtuoso artist.

By Andrew Milne • September 4, 2025

‘It’s Like Being In A Third World Country’: See 55 Photos Of Hurricane Katrina’s Destruction

After striking the Gulf Coast of the United States in August 2005, Hurricane Katrina caused 1,392 deaths and an estimated $125 billion in damage.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 31, 2025

‘It’s Like Being In A Third World Country’: See 55 Photos Of Hurricane Katrina’s Destruction

After striking the Gulf Coast of the United States in August 2005, Hurricane Katrina caused 1,392 deaths and an estimated $125 billion in damage.

By Austin Harvey • August 31, 2025

Inside Begich Towers, The Self-Sufficient Apartment Building That Houses Nearly An Entire Alaskan Town

Originally built as army barracks during the Cold War, Begich Towers is now home to almost all 272 residents of Whittier, Alaska, a remote outpost near the Passage Canal.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 28, 2025

Inside Begich Towers, The Self-Sufficient Apartment Building That Houses Nearly An Entire Alaskan Town

Originally built as army barracks during the Cold War, Begich Towers is now home to almost all 272 residents of Whittier, Alaska, a remote outpost near the Passage Canal.

By Austin Harvey • August 28, 2025

Inside The Brilliant Career Of Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, The Man Who Sculpted The Statue Of Liberty

Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi began working on the Statue of Liberty in 1870, crafting it from copper sheets that were hammered into shape by hand atop a framework of steel supports made by Gustave Eiffel, the engineer behind the Eiffel Tower.

By Ainsley Brown • Aug 27, 2025

Inside The Brilliant Career Of Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, The Man Who Sculpted The Statue Of Liberty

Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi began working on the Statue of Liberty in 1870, crafting it from copper sheets that were hammered into shape by hand atop a framework of steel supports made by Gustave Eiffel, the engineer behind the Eiffel Tower.

By Ainsley Brown • August 27, 2025

33 Photos Of The Oval Office That Capture The Storied History Of The White House Room

From the end of World War II to President Richard Nixon's Watergate recordings, the Oval Office has served as a backdrop for countless historic events.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 26, 2025

33 Photos Of The Oval Office That Capture The Storied History Of The White House Room

From the end of World War II to President Richard Nixon's Watergate recordings, the Oval Office has served as a backdrop for countless historic events.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 26, 2025

Explore 44 Ancient Ruins From Around The World, From Pompeii To The Pyramids Of Meroë

From temples and monuments to cities and settlements, these magnificent ruins help unlock the mysteries of humanity's shared past.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 21, 2025

Explore 44 Ancient Ruins From Around The World, From Pompeii To The Pyramids Of Meroë

From temples and monuments to cities and settlements, these magnificent ruins help unlock the mysteries of humanity's shared past.

By Austin Harvey • August 21, 2025

Inside The Ruins Of Nan Madol, The Ancient Micronesian City Built Atop A Coral Reef

Often referred to as the "Venice of the Pacific," Nan Madol was history's only city ever built on a coral reef, and it served as a royal capital for the Saudeleur dynasty of Micronesia from around 1200 until the 17th century.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 17, 2025

Inside The Ruins Of Nan Madol, The Ancient Micronesian City Built Atop A Coral Reef

Often referred to as the "Venice of the Pacific," Nan Madol was history's only city ever built on a coral reef, and it served as a royal capital for the Saudeleur dynasty of Micronesia from around 1200 until the 17th century.

By Austin Harvey • August 17, 2025

‘This Beautiful Bubble Of Creativity And Friendship And Sex And Drugs’: Inside Laurel Canyon’s Counterculture History

See 44 vintage photos of when Laurel Canyon was the epicenter of Los Angeles' counterculture in the '60s and '70s.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 14, 2025

‘This Beautiful Bubble Of Creativity And Friendship And Sex And Drugs’: Inside Laurel Canyon’s Counterculture History

See 44 vintage photos of when Laurel Canyon was the epicenter of Los Angeles' counterculture in the '60s and '70s.

By Austin Harvey • August 14, 2025

44 Photos Of Juke Joints, The Grassroots Bars Of The Jim Crow South

In a time of segregation and widespread racism, juke joints offered a brief refuge for Black sharecroppers and rural workers — and left an unforgettable mark on music history.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 12, 2025

44 Photos Of Juke Joints, The Grassroots Bars Of The Jim Crow South

In a time of segregation and widespread racism, juke joints offered a brief refuge for Black sharecroppers and rural workers — and left an unforgettable mark on music history.

By Austin Harvey • August 12, 2025