One of the most unexpected figures to gain internet fame centuries after his time, Joseph Ducreux was an 18th-century French painter whose self-portraits have found new life in the digital age. Unlike the stiff, formal portraits typical of his era, Ducreux’…
Beneath the layers of ancient soil and forgotten ruins lie relics that have captivated and mystified historians for centuries. From the colossal stone statues of Easter Island to the intricate lines carved into the Peruvian desert, these rare archaeolog…
This unique photo collection features a stunning array of vintage cameras, some of which were ingeniously concealed in everyday objects. From a camera hidden in a matchbox to one camouflaged as a pocket watch for covert operations, these devices show the in…
Once upon a time, Schlitz beer was known as "The beer that made Milwaukee famous" and was advertised with the slogan "When you're out of Schlitz, you're out of beer". Schlitz first became the largest beer producer in the US in 1902 and enjoyed that status a…
William Bullard, born in Worcester, Massachusetts, worked as a photographer without a studio, visiting clients around the town with his camera strapped to his bicycle. From 1897 to 1917, Bullard, who was white, took portraits of his predominantly black …