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18 Uncomfortable Museums From Recent-Ish History

Museums were a weird thing before the days of modern ethics and science.

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Ancient Cities, Compared to Their Modern Counterparts

While modern meccas like New York, London and Tokyo dominate world markets today, they weren't always the most powerful cities of their time.

By Daniel Bonfiglio

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Historical Photographs Missing From the Text Books

Thanks to the internet, you can see fresh historical pics for the first time.

By Daniel Bonfiglio

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Nostalgic Childhood Images it Feels Good to Remember

Take a walk down memory lane.

By Nathan Johnson

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34 Memorable Photos You Might Remember Taking in 1978

From punk rock, to the Islamic Revolution.

By Daniel Bonfiglio

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History's Wealthiest Leaders and Their Lavish Tombs

Every ruler has their own take on what's fit for a king's grave.

By Daniel Bonfiglio

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Vintage Selfies From the Days Before iPhones

"But first ... let me take a selfie." — these guys, probably.

By Carly Tennes

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26 Jokes About History That Aren't Hiding Soldiers

Historical funnies that may or may not have betrayed Julius Caesar.

By Daniel Bonfiglio

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17 Famous Historical Photos That Were Actually Staged

Sometimes it's better to make your own perfect moment than wait for one to come along.

By Daniel Bonfiglio

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35 Photos of How the World Looked in 1974

Between Watergate at home, and the Vietnam War and Portuguese revolution abroad, 1974 was a year of turmoil.

By Daniel Bonfiglio

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30 Old Black and White Photos of Men Working the Mines

While we immerse ourselves in the hustle and bustle of the world above ground, we often forget about the necessary work going on beneath it.

By Daniel Bonfiglio

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49 Perfect Photos of Life at its Best in 1981

From the riots of Belfast to communist Poland to Raiders of the Lost Ark, it was definitely a year to remember.

By Daniel Bonfiglio

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8 of the Most Feared Fighters Who Ever Stepped Onto the Battlefield

Being good at war has been a necessary skill in surviving as a people, and for that you need warriors.

By Daniel Bonfiglio

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25 Fascinating Photos Collected From Across History

Interesting pictures from history's vault.

By Nathan Johnson

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20 Crazy Coincidences and Odd Historical Happenings

If you needed proof of just how vast and old our world history is, look no further. We've gone back and found some mind-blowing events that actually coincided with each other.

By zachnading

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22 Ice Cold Photos From the OG Arctic Expeditions

The early Arctic and Antarctic expeditions were daring, deadly, and cold.

By Daniel Bonfiglio

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'Genius' Schemes From History That Backfired Hard

As Vizzini infamously reminds Westley in The Princess Bride, "Never get involved in a land war in Asia."

By Daniel Bonfiglio

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22 Photos of Nikola Tesla And His Actual Legacy

Nikola Tesla was a Serbian-American engineer with a passion for electricity, and ambitious ideas about the future. He was also as close as the world will ever come to a mad scientist.

By Daniel Bonfiglio

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