In November 1961, the promising young ethnographer Michael Rockefeller vanished along the southern coast of New Guinea. His disappearance captured the world’s attention — not just because he was the great-grandson of John D. Rockefeller, one of the wealthie…
During the Cold War, espionage became a high-stakes chess game played in the shadows, where every move had the potential to shift the balance of power. The world’s greatest intelligence agencies, from the CIA to the KGB, developed an arsenal of ingeniou…
Dr. Harvey Cushing, renowned in part for Cushing’s Syndrome, was a pioneering figure in the field of neuroscience. He performed some of the earliest successful brain surgeries and was instrumental in advancing medical techniques. Above all, Cushing was t…
These early photographs, taken by Émile Béchard in Cairo, Egypt during the 1870s, present vivid portraits of local figures such as shopkeepers, street merchants, workes, and dancers. Béchard, active in Cairo from 1869 until 1880, focused on capturing Eg…
Feeling stuck in a style rut, unsure how to break free from the monotony of your wardrobe? Prepare for a burst of inspiration as we take you on a thrilling journey through time, exploring some of the most iconic photographs in history. From the effortles…
As the 20th century approached, Native American communities faced mounting challenges to their existence and traditional ways of life. After the Civil War, large numbers of white settlers moved westward, spurred on by the expansion of railroads. This migrat…
Betty Brosmer epitomized the classic "hourglass figure," a title that could easily accompany her image in any fashion glossary. Hailed as the highest-earning pin-up star of the 1950s, she earned recognition as one of the earliest supermodels. Her presenc…
The Jazz Age, also known as the Roaring Twenties, was an electrifying era that epitomized a heady mix of cultural rebellion, artistic expression, and newfound freedom. At the heart of this period was jazz music, an innovative genre that not only transformed…
In an era marked by industrialization, urbanization, and shifting consumer habits, small family-owned stores held a distinct place in the retail landscape. These establishments, often run by local entrepreneurs and passed down through generations, offered p…
The world of marketing and advertising has witnessed numerous brand icons that have left an indelible mark on the collective consciousness. Among these iconic figures, one stands out with its unique blend of charm and terror: the Michelin Man. The story …
These early color photographs provide a unique glimpse into the past. With their vivid hues and striking detail, they allow us to experience history in a way that black and white photographs cannot. The history of color photography dates back to the mid…
These glass-plate photographs depicting life in Japan were collected in Yokohama during the years 1908–1918 by Herbert Geddes, a manager for a Canadian import-export company. Originally, these types of photographs were sold as postcards or souvenirs to fore…
These vintage photographs, taken by photographer Alice Austen, capture the working people of New York City. They depict employees, postmen, firefighters, policemen, street cleaners, cab drivers, and other trade people whose work kept the city functioning. …
A boom in New York’s population in the mid-to-late 1800s led to the rise of tenement housing in lower Manhattan. Tenements were low-rise buildings with multiple apartments, which were narrow and typically made up of three rooms. Because rents were low, te…
These fascinating black and white pictures show the hop picker families of Kent from the early 1900s. Before mechanization hop-picking was a hugely labor-intensive process. Consequently, farmers needed extra workers. This help came in the form of families, …
With the birth of Émilie, Yvonne, Cécile, Marie, and Annette Dionne in 1934, the province of Ontario, coupled with Canada, discovered a “human goldmine”. From the moment the Quints were born, they were subjected to awful living standards and were abused by …
These photos, taken by Eugène Atget, document all of the architecture and street scenes of Paris before their disappearance to modernization. Atget took up photography in the late 1880s and supplied studies for painters, architects, and stage designers.…
These images, taken between the turn of the 20th century and the 1950s, show how student housing in the US has changed over the past hundred or so years. The students used a vivid combination of vintage decor, collegiate pennants, high school diplomas, fami…
Mug shot photography revolutionized crime investigations and enabled the police to keep visual records of the arrested criminals. Beginning in the mid-1800s, police photographed the faces of known criminals. Called "mug shots" (after the British slang w…
The pictures in this collection are some of the earliest known portrait photographs to ever be taken. The subjects in the photos are older and no doubt wealthy, as photography was expensive and only accessible to those in a good financial position. T…