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Tag: History
Building the Hoover Dam seen Through Rare Photographs, 1931-1936
Hoover Dam is as tall as a 60-story building. It was the highest dam in the world when it was completed in 1935. Its base […]
The Brand Icon of Michelin Tires: Vintage Terrifying Photos of the Original Michelin Man
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, […]
Photographs of Hiroshima before and after the atomic bombing, 1945
A pre-war photograph of Hiroshima’s vibrant downtown shopping district near the center of town, facing east. Only rubble and a few utility poles remained after […]
The Fearsome and Fabulous Warrior Helmets of the Past
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 […]
The Eruption of Mount St. Helens in pictures, 1980
An ash plume billows from the crater atop Mount St. Helens hours after its eruption began on May 18th, 1980, in Washington state. The column […]
Amusing and Cool Vintage Photos of Everyday Life in Early 20th Century America
Feature image not found This collection of vintage photographs offers a snapshot into the everyday lives of Americans from the 1900s to the 1940s, showing […]
The Rectangular Cows: Geometric Livestock Depicted in 19th-Century British Paintings
Imagine stepping into the past, a journey to 19th-century England. On canvas, a lone cow stands in the midst of a tranquil countryside—a familiar sight, […]
Messerschmitt KR200, the stylish bubble car of 1950s
Messerschmitt KR200. The Messerschmitt KR200 microcar was, and remains, the most evocative example of the bubble car genre; a tiny, instantly recognizable, three-wheeled tandem-two-seater, bearing […]
Eiffel Tower under construction, 1887-1889
The construction started in January 1887. The proposed tower had been a subject of controversy, drawing criticism from those who did not believe it was […]