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Why Was The Eiffel Tower Built? Inside Its Controversial Construction

When the Eiffel Tower was built by Gustave Eiffel in 1889, it was designed to be the main attraction of the World's Fair — but most Parisians hated it.

By Natasha Ishak • Mar 9, 2022

Why Was The Eiffel Tower Built? Inside Its Controversial Construction

When the Eiffel Tower was built by Gustave Eiffel in 1889, it was designed to be the main attraction of the World's Fair — but most Parisians hated it.

By Natasha Ishak • March 9, 2022

25 Photos Of How The Gibson Girl Became America’s Preeminent Lifestyle Influencer Of The Early 1900s

The Gibson Girl first appeared in the 1890s illustrations of artist Charles Dana Gibson and helped inform the beauty standards for American women of the time — for better and for worse.

By Erin Kelly • Mar 2, 2022

25 Photos Of How The Gibson Girl Became America’s Preeminent Lifestyle Influencer Of The Early 1900s

The Gibson Girl first appeared in the 1890s illustrations of artist Charles Dana Gibson and helped inform the beauty standards for American women of the time — for better and for worse.

By Erin Kelly • March 2, 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 • 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

35 Pictures Of Bettie Page, The Iconic Pinup-Turned-BDSM Model Who Helped Usher In America’s Sexual Revolution

Through her titillating photoshoots, Bettie Page showed a pious and restrictive mid-century society how fun and freeing a woman’s sexuality could be.

By Erin Kelly • Feb 3, 2022

35 Pictures Of Bettie Page, The Iconic Pinup-Turned-BDSM Model Who Helped Usher In America’s Sexual Revolution

Through her titillating photoshoots, Bettie Page showed a pious and restrictive mid-century society how fun and freeing a woman’s sexuality could be.

By Erin Kelly • February 3, 2022

The Shocking Story Of ‘Bloody Bill’ Anderson, The Civil War’s Most Vicious Confederate Guerrilla

William T. Anderson became known as the deadliest Confederate raider of the Civil War after perpetrating several horrific massacres in Kansas and Missouri.

By Morgan Dunn • Jan 31, 2022

The Shocking Story Of ‘Bloody Bill’ Anderson, The Civil War’s Most Vicious Confederate Guerrilla

William T. Anderson became known as the deadliest Confederate raider of the Civil War after perpetrating several horrific massacres in Kansas and Missouri.

By Morgan Dunn • January 31, 2022

Meet Hans Langseth, The Man With The Longest Beard In History

The longest beard in the world belonged to Hans Nilson Langseth, a Norwegian-American man whose prized facial hair measured in at a whopping 17 feet and 6 inches long.

By Erin Kelly • Jan 25, 2022

Meet Hans Langseth, The Man With The Longest Beard In History

The longest beard in the world belonged to Hans Nilson Langseth, a Norwegian-American man whose prized facial hair measured in at a whopping 17 feet and 6 inches long.

By Erin Kelly • January 25, 2022

Inside ‘Soul Train’ And Its Stunning Impact On American Culture In 29 Images

For 35 years, Don Cornelius and Soul Train brought Black music, dancing, fashion, and culture into living rooms across the country with the longest-running syndicated show in American television history.

By Marco Margaritoff • Dec 21, 2021

Inside ‘Soul Train’ And Its Stunning Impact On American Culture In 29 Images

For 35 years, Don Cornelius and Soul Train brought Black music, dancing, fashion, and culture into living rooms across the country with the longest-running syndicated show in American television history.

By Marco Margaritoff • December 21, 2021

Inside The BBC’s Legendary ‘Spaghetti Tree’ Hoax — And How It Fooled Hundreds Of People

On April Fools’ Day 1957, BBC viewers watched a program about a "spaghetti tree" in Switzerland, and many were so convinced it was real that they wanted to grow their own.

By Katie Serena • Dec 7, 2021

Inside The BBC’s Legendary ‘Spaghetti Tree’ Hoax — And How It Fooled Hundreds Of People

On April Fools’ Day 1957, BBC viewers watched a program about a "spaghetti tree" in Switzerland, and many were so convinced it was real that they wanted to grow their own.

By Katie Serena • December 7, 2021

The Astounding Story Of Martin Laurello, The Sideshow Performer With The Revolving Head

Known as the "Human Owl," Martin Joe Laurello shocked audiences in the 1920s and '30s with his ability to turn his head completely backward.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 4, 2021

The Astounding Story Of Martin Laurello, The Sideshow Performer With The Revolving Head

Known as the "Human Owl," Martin Joe Laurello shocked audiences in the 1920s and '30s with his ability to turn his head completely backward.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 4, 2021

33 Vintage Velvet Underground Photos That Capture Their Raucous 1960s Heyday With Andy Warhol

As the house band at Andy Warhol's Factory, The Velvet Underground played at some of New York City's wildest and most debauched parties, all while changing the sound of rock forever.

By Marco Margaritoff • Oct 16, 2021

33 Vintage Velvet Underground Photos That Capture Their Raucous 1960s Heyday With Andy Warhol

As the house band at Andy Warhol's Factory, The Velvet Underground played at some of New York City's wildest and most debauched parties, all while changing the sound of rock forever.

By Marco Margaritoff • October 16, 2021