Letterpress technology, which uses blocks of metal letters and lines to print texts, is all but gone. Once all books and newspapers were printed in this cumbersome way, but now these machines can only be found in art schools or museums....
Letterpress technology, which uses blocks of metal letters and lines to print texts, is all but gone. Once all books and newspapers were printed in this cumbersome way, but now these...
This year marks the 18th anniversary of the day that people in America will never forget - September 11th. The terrorist attacks which took place on this day claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 people, whom the media has quoted as...
This year marks the 18th anniversary of the day that people in America will never forget - September 11th. The terrorist attacks which took place on this day claimed the lives...
On July 16, 1945, the first nuclear bomb exploded in the New Mexico desert and changed history forever. In a flash, the world entered the nuclear age.
On July 16, 1945, the first nuclear bomb exploded in the New Mexico desert and changed history forever. In a flash, the world entered the nuclear age.
SEPTEMBER 11 2001 | THE DAY MY LIFE CHANGED FOREVER September 11 2001. I feel as if I have lived a thousand different lifetimes since then. Click here to see last year’s thoughts.
SEPTEMBER 11 2001 | THE DAY MY LIFE CHANGED FOREVER September 11 2001. I feel as if I have lived a thousand different lifetimes since then. Click here to see...
We've all gotta start somewhere! It can be hard to imagine some of the most iconic and ubiquitous brands of today as a struggling start-up, yet every company has its own origin story.
We've all gotta start somewhere! It can be hard to imagine some of the most iconic and ubiquitous brands of today as a struggling start-up, yet every company has its own...
If you’re one of the many, many people who think that millennials are part of the ‘worst’ generation ever, then it’s a good idea to read through Jenny Bann’s thread on Twitter for some perspective. From sword fighting to quaffing copious...
If you’re one of the many, many people who think that millennials are part of the ‘worst’ generation ever, then it’s a good idea to read through Jenny Bann’s thread on...
A lot has changed in the last 100 years, especially when it comes to fashion. The male workwear wardrobe has evolved, with the strict business suit now replaced with sneakers and sweatshirts. Opening the doors to the historical workwear wardrobe, Woodhouse...
A lot has changed in the last 100 years, especially when it comes to fashion. The male workwear wardrobe has evolved, with the strict business suit now replaced with sneakers and...
"Ghostlike" sculptures of soldiers who died in World War One have been erected next to their graves in a village cemetery.
"Ghostlike" sculptures of soldiers who died in World War One have been erected next to their graves in a village cemetery.
On Stride juxtaposed historical photos of seven English cities from the end of the 19th century and modern times. The project shows how these cities have transformed in the past 125 years from architecture to lifestyle and even fashion trends.
On Stride juxtaposed historical photos of seven English cities from the end of the 19th century and modern times. The project shows how these cities have transformed in the past...
Love is love and that's how it's been since the dawn of man. However, navigating social dynamics in the past was way more difficult than today.
Love is love and that's how it's been since the dawn of man. However, navigating social dynamics in the past was way more difficult than today.
You'd probably be surprised how many everyday objects and common things have ridiculous, bizarre or even hilarious origin stories. Like stethospoce! This ingenious piece of medical equipment which became an inseparable part of a doctor's image was actually invented under quite...
You'd probably be surprised how many everyday objects and common things have ridiculous, bizarre or even hilarious origin stories. Like stethospoce! This ingenious piece of medical equipment which became an inseparable...
We want to talk about one professional in particular who, unlike most in forensic arts, did not resort to using computer-aided approach, but instead used his hands to sculpt faces of our ancestors.
We want to talk about one professional in particular who, unlike most in forensic arts, did not resort to using computer-aided approach, but instead used his hands to sculpt faces of...
Have you ever wondered what a place looked like in the past? I have and so I started walking around with historic images of the city and re-took them from the same perspective and angle.
Have you ever wondered what a place looked like in the past? I have and so I started walking around with historic images of the city and re-took them from the...
It may come as a surprise, but knitting and war have a lot more in common than one may think. In many countries, including the United States, wartime has almost always involved knitters. Back in the day, women were encouraged to...
It may come as a surprise, but knitting and war have a lot more in common than one may think. In many countries, including the United States, wartime has almost always...
The UK has a rich history when it comes to rail travel. In 1832 it became clear that Bristol needed to be connected to London. A group of businessmen got together and turned to one of Britain’s greatest engineers, Isambard Kingdom...
The UK has a rich history when it comes to rail travel. In 1832 it became clear that Bristol needed to be connected to London. A group of businessmen got together...
To this day it remains a mystery who built the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. These gardens are one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. A manuscript was found that finally solves this millennia old mystery.
To this day it remains a mystery who built the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. These gardens are one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. A manuscript was found that...
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Some pictures, however, are worth at least a million. I’m talking about photographs that nearly everyone recognizes and that will forever be etched into our shared history. Even though these legendary photos...
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Some pictures, however, are worth at least a million. I’m talking about photographs that nearly everyone recognizes and that will forever be...
Exploring closed Chernobyl-like Amusement Park in Elektrėnai, Lithuania. The Park was built during the Soviet Era as a part of the modern borough.
Exploring closed Chernobyl-like Amusement Park in Elektrėnai, Lithuania. The Park was built during the Soviet Era as a part of the modern borough.
World War II is known to be the deadliest conflict in human history. Somewhere between 50 to 85 million people have lost their lives due to the pointless, mindless war that was based on two Utopian ideologies. Needless to say, the...
World War II is known to be the deadliest conflict in human history. Somewhere between 50 to 85 million people have lost their lives due to the pointless, mindless war that...
The Renaissance man Leonardo da Vinci cut quite a few hearts open during his lifetime. Such a heartbreaker! Literally. His craving for understanding of human anatomy often led him to the cemetery where he dissected corpses purely for the sake of...
The Renaissance man Leonardo da Vinci cut quite a few hearts open during his lifetime. Such a heartbreaker! Literally. His craving for understanding of human anatomy often led him to the...
