These military portraits collected by Christopher B. Steiner, a professor of art history and anthropology at Connecticut College, capture moments of soldiers being goofy while posing with fake military props. Some images appear to be staged to accentuate si…
In the early 1940s, Fort Bragg was more than just a military installation in North Carolina, it was a place where young men prepared for the uncertainty of war while still holding on to moments of normal life. Named after Confederate general Braxton Bragg, …
The Special Atomic Demolition Munition (SADM) was a covert nuclear weapons program developed by the United States Navy in the mid-to-late 1960s. It utilized the W54 nuclear warhead, which was transported in an H-912 container and deployed by Special Operati…
Motorcycles have a fascinating origin story rooted in the technological advancements of the 19th century. Their lineage can be traced back to the "safety bicycle," which featured equally sized front and rear wheels and a pedal-crank mechanism to propel the …
During the Great Patriotic War, it was a tragic reality that many Soviet families lost sons, fathers, and brothers on the battlefield. Entire households often found themselves without a single male survivor after the brutal conflict. Amid this harsh rea…
The Eastern Front between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union witnessed some of the most barbaric and intense fighting of World War II. In August 1939, these two powerful nations struck a shocking nonaggression pact, agreeing to a ten-year period without conf…
As the United States expanded westward in the early 1800s, a booming trade in American Bison fur, skin, and meat flourished across the Great Plains. By the 1860s, these iconic animals had roamed the plains for millennia, their thunderous herds numbering…
Amid the chaos and violence of the Vietnam War, American soldiers adorned their helmets with intricate and often striking artwork. These helmet designs served as a means of personal expression, conveying messages of patriotism, camaraderie, and protest.…
The story of the Monuments Men is one of the most inspiring tales of heroism and sacrifice in the history of art preservation. These brave men and women risked their lives to save countless priceless artworks from the clutches of the Nazis during World War …
The act of saying goodbye is always an emotional one, especially when it's to loved ones who are going to war. The vintage photos of soldiers kissing their girlfriends, wives, or even kids before getting deployed or going to war capture the human side of war. …
The Nazi concentration camps during World War II were a place of unimaginable horror and suffering for millions of innocent people. While much attention has been paid to the role of male guards in perpetrating these atrocities, the role of female guards in …
The First World War, also known as the Great War, was one of the deadliest conflicts in human history. It lasted from 1914 to 1918 and involved millions of soldiers and civilians from around the world. Despite its importance and the extensive coverage it re…
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…
Helmets have been an important part of military history for thousands of years, with ancient civilizations around the world developing their own unique designs to protect their warriors in battle. From the earliest known examples in the Bronze Age to th…
The Siege of Leningrad was a brutal and devastating military campaign that lasted for 872 days, from September 8, 1941, to January 27, 1944, during World War II. Leningrad, now known as Saint Petersburg, was then the second-largest city in the Soviet Union …
Toronto in the 1900s was a different city from the one we know today. The center of business had moved west of the historical Town of York site and the skyline was undeveloped. The tallest structures were the Temple Building at 10 stories and the Trader's B…
These fascinating vintage images show Atlantic City in the 1960s before gambling was legalized and huge hotel chains moved in. The images are part of Glen Fairweather’s collection. The city was incorporated on May 1, 1854, from portions of Egg Harbor To…
Field Marshal Erwin Rommel famously declared and predicted: "The war will be won or lost on the beaches. We'll have only one chance to stop the enemy and that's while he's in the water... struggling to get ashore... everything we have must be on the coast... t…
In this article, we’ve collected some fun and interesting images from New Year's Eve celebrations from times long gone. In many countries, New Year's Eve is celebrated by dancing, eating, drinking, and watching or lighting fireworks. The celebrations genera…
Zoot Suit Riots were a series of conflicts that occurred in June 1943 in Los Angeles between U.S. servicemen and Mexican American youths, the latter of whom wore outfits called zoot suits. The riots took their name from the baggy suits worn by many minority…