The history of proto mobile phones goes back to 1908 when a US Patent was issued in Kentucky for a wireless telephone. Mobile phones were invented as early as the 1940s when engineers working at AT&T developed cells for mobile phone base stations. …
The assassination of Robert F. Kennedy fractured the nation just two months after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. and five years after his brother John F. Kennedy was killed. But RFK’s funeral, particularly the train that took his body from…
These photographs of Peking, now known as Beijing, taken by Thomas Child in the 1870s and 1880s are a window of the old China. In May of 1870, Thomas Child was hired by the Imperial Maritime Customs Service to be a gas engineer in Peking (Beijing). The …
On January 8, 1913 — a photographer in Wuppertal, Barmen (Germany), captured this image of the unique suspension railway that runs through the town, with cars hanging above the Wupper River. The 13 km rail system known as the Wuppertaler Schwebebahn had…
Thirty vivid, oversize black-and-white photos from the Library of Congress show Detroit in the 1940s. Full-screen scenes show vintage vehicles, fashions, hairstyles, the Crowley-Milner department store, Cunningham's drugs, a streetcar, Chrysler's tank a…
The picture was taken during the Battle of Verdun, one of the deadliest battles of the Great War. The concentration of so much fighting in such a small area devastated the land, resulting in miserable conditions for troops on both sides. The shells turn…
In the 1980s, New York City pulsed with a raw, unmistakable energy. The streets were loud, crowded, and constantly in motion, shaped by music, fashion, and the daily struggles of millions of people trying to carve out a life in the city. Subway cars rattled…
The 21st century has arrived, and yet so many of the technologies people take for granted today look remarkably similar to visions that were sketched out on paper decades ago. That is not a coincidence. The years between 1958 and 1963 represent what man…
On May 13, 1985, Philadelphia witnessed one of the most shocking police actions in American history. A standoff with the radical group known as MOVE escalated into a full-scale assault that ended with a bomb being dropped on a residential neighborhood. T…
The colorful slides open a rare window into West Germany in the early 1950s, a country still rebuilding from the devastation of the Second World War. They are believed to have been taken by a U.S. Army nurse stationed at the 97th General Army Hospital in Fr…
As modern technology rapidly advances, jobs that once seemed like the stuff of science fiction are now becoming everyday realities. However, as new opportunities emerge, many roles that were once essential have faded into history. This list explores …
In 1972, engineer and inventor Nolan Bushnell founded Atari, one of the pioneering companies in the video game industry. A few years later, despite the success achieved by the company with the legendary video game Pong, Bushnell sold Atari in 1976 to Warner…
As the 20th century unfolded, photographers were on a mission to capture the world's evolution. They snapped away at everything from the chaos of war to the birth of new inventions, as well as the everyday weird and wonderful sights. Think about Boston's…
These are the inspiring stories of dogs who have made a lasting impact on history. From an English Pointer honored for bravery in World War II to a loyal Newfoundland who joined the Lewis and Clark expedition, these canines have become legends in their …
On Christmas Eve in 1971, Juliane Koepcke, who was just 17 years old at the time, was the sole survivor of LANSA Flight 508, which was traveling from Lima, Peru's capital, to Panguana. Following a lightning strike that caused the plane to disintegrate mid-a…
The 1980s was a time of strange music and odd fashion, but it was also a period of innovation for many car companies. In this article, we're looking back at some of the great cars from the 1980s that many people might have owned at least once. These were no…
Poverty often drives individuals to commit desperate acts out of necessity, like obtaining food, clothing, and sustenance. In their desperation, they may act recklessly. During the Edwardian era in North Shields, England, women were frequently apprehended f…
One of the most captivating ways to delve into Toronto’s bygone days is through this remarkable collection of photographs that chronicle the everyday life of the city in the 1960s. These images, taken by gcosserat on Flickr, offer a unique glimpse into …
A photographic portrait of a couple serves as a public affirmation of their love and partnership. It conveys a clear message to the world: "We love each other. We care deeply for one another. We take pride in who we are together." In the late 19th and early…
As you cruise along the busy streets of any major American city, you can't miss the countless signs of fast-food joints that decorate the skyline. But before these drive-thrus became a common sight at every highway stop, these fast-food places started out l…