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Urban Blight, The Son Of Sam, And The Birth Of Hip Hop: 28 Photos Of The Bronx In The 1970s

While white flight reduced the Bronx's population by 30 percent during the 1970s, much of the borough literally burned to the ground.

By Marco Margaritoff • Dec 23, 2019

Urban Blight, The Son Of Sam, And The Birth Of Hip Hop: 28 Photos Of The Bronx In The 1970s

While white flight reduced the Bronx's population by 30 percent during the 1970s, much of the borough literally burned to the ground.

By Marco Margaritoff • December 23, 2019

‘The Last Good Time’: 55 Vintage Photos From Early ’90s Hollywood

Just before Leo, Brad, Charlize, and Keanu became untouchable, they partied their hearts out in an L.A. free of TMZ and camera phones in every pocket.

By Marco Margaritoff • Dec 19, 2019

‘The Last Good Time’: 55 Vintage Photos From Early ’90s Hollywood

Just before Leo, Brad, Charlize, and Keanu became untouchable, they partied their hearts out in an L.A. free of TMZ and camera phones in every pocket.

By Marco Margaritoff • December 19, 2019

21 Startling Images Of India’s Biggest Landfill That’s Almost As Tall As The Taj Mahal

For the poor people living in the slums surrounding the Ghazipur landfill in New Delhi, "this mountain of trash has made our lives hell."

By Erin Kelly • Dec 18, 2019

21 Startling Images Of India’s Biggest Landfill That’s Almost As Tall As The Taj Mahal

For the poor people living in the slums surrounding the Ghazipur landfill in New Delhi, "this mountain of trash has made our lives hell."

By Erin Kelly • December 18, 2019

Adorable Photos Of The Japanese Snow Monkeys Who Get Through Winter In Hot Springs

The Japanese snow monkeys who live in and around Jigokudani Monkey Park are the very picture of tranquility as they enjoy a long soak in the park's naturally-heated pools.

By Erin Kelly • Dec 17, 2019

Adorable Photos Of The Japanese Snow Monkeys Who Get Through Winter In Hot Springs

The Japanese snow monkeys who live in and around Jigokudani Monkey Park are the very picture of tranquility as they enjoy a long soak in the park's naturally-heated pools.

By Erin Kelly • December 17, 2019

21 Stunning Colorized Portraits Of What May Be The Oldest Generation Ever Photographed

These daguerreotypes from the 1840s and '50s — newly restored in vivid color — capture a generation of Americans that lived through the Revolutionary War and the execution of Marie Antoinette.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 13, 2019

21 Stunning Colorized Portraits Of What May Be The Oldest Generation Ever Photographed

These daguerreotypes from the 1840s and '50s — newly restored in vivid color — capture a generation of Americans that lived through the Revolutionary War and the execution of Marie Antoinette.

By All That's Interesting • December 13, 2019

India’s Living Root Bridges Could Be The Future of Green Design

Meghalaya, India's bridges made from living tree roots are as long as 164 feet and can carry dozens of people at a time.

By Erin Kelly • Dec 12, 2019

India’s Living Root Bridges Could Be The Future of Green Design

Meghalaya, India's bridges made from living tree roots are as long as 164 feet and can carry dozens of people at a time.

By Erin Kelly • December 12, 2019

37 Photos Of The New York Gangs That Terrorized The City Through Two Centuries Of History

From the Short Tail gang of the 1880s to the Black Spades of the 1970s Bronx, take a peek at New York gangs of the past through these unbelievable photos.

By Natasha Ishak • Dec 11, 2019

37 Photos Of The New York Gangs That Terrorized The City Through Two Centuries Of History

From the Short Tail gang of the 1880s to the Black Spades of the 1970s Bronx, take a peek at New York gangs of the past through these unbelievable photos.

By Natasha Ishak • December 11, 2019

Ancient Sculptures Were Actually Wildly Colorful — Here’s What They Looked Like

Thousands of years ago, Greek and Roman statues were covered in paint. Now, the traveling "Gods In Color" exhibit uses state-of-the-art technology to recreate them as they originally looked.

By Erin Kelly • Dec 9, 2019

Ancient Sculptures Were Actually Wildly Colorful — Here’s What They Looked Like

Thousands of years ago, Greek and Roman statues were covered in paint. Now, the traveling "Gods In Color" exhibit uses state-of-the-art technology to recreate them as they originally looked.

By Erin Kelly • December 9, 2019

Rod Stewart Spent 23 Years Building An Elaborate Model Train World — And It’s Unbelievable

Classic rock icon Rod Stewart would take his trains on tour with him, requesting an extra room so he could build while staying in hotels.

By Erin Kelly • Dec 6, 2019

Rod Stewart Spent 23 Years Building An Elaborate Model Train World — And It’s Unbelievable

Classic rock icon Rod Stewart would take his trains on tour with him, requesting an extra room so he could build while staying in hotels.

By Erin Kelly • December 6, 2019

106 Years Of Showtime At The Apollo, From Vaudeville To Motown In 33 Vintage Photos

For more than a century, Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater has launched the careers of black performers from James Brown to Michael Jackson.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 30, 2019

106 Years Of Showtime At The Apollo, From Vaudeville To Motown In 33 Vintage Photos

For more than a century, Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater has launched the careers of black performers from James Brown to Michael Jackson.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 30, 2019