Historical places, concepts, and ideas. Looking into the vast archive of our collective identities.
Category: History
The Jubalaires Debuted the World’s First “Rap” Music Way Back in 1946
This gospel group showcased the first example of spoken-sung rapping .
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Stephen Hawking’s Mind Blowing Theory That the Universe Had No Beginning
Imagine a Universe that had no beginning at all.
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New Ukrainian Postage Stamp Features Banksy’s Artwork, Says “FCK PTN”
Banksy's mural on a destroyed building has now become an official Ukrainian stamp.
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Meet Wisdom the Albatross, The World’s Oldest Bird
This albatross is an astounding 72 years old, still flying, and still laying eggs.
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Charmingly Vintage 1940s Valentine’s Day Cards
We're plum crazy over these very, very vintage Valentine's Day cards.
Cars Designed Through the Style of Famous Architects
Imagining car design through the fictional lens of famous architects from around the world.
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Positive, Uplifting Headlines From Beautiful News Daily
Despite everything, there's always reason to be optimistic.
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Best Picture Winners from the Last 25 Years
The Best Picture winners going back 25 years.
5 Of the Most Famous Mexican Artists of All Time
These artists are just a few examples of the many talented and influential Mexican artists who have made significant contributions to the world of art.
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The World’s Oldest Restaurant Has Been in Operation for Over 1200 Years
It's not everyday you can say the same restaurant has served Christopher Columbus, Mozart, and Clint Eastwood.
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In Memoriam Shows Some of the Actors We Lost in 2022
Death is inevitable. Yet losing wise, relatable, and recognizable people is always painful.
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The History of One of the Most Famous Cocktails, The Margarita
The origin story of this famous drink is full of mystery, but it remains one of the very best.
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Artist Tributes Pour in to Remember Football Legend Pelé
Soccer legend Pelé died last week, at age 82, in his home of São Paulo, Brazil.
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Looking Back at Dyson’s Electric Car That Never Was
An interesting look back on an electric car from British company Dyson. The car was never brought to market.
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Five of the Oldest Museums in the World
Hundreds and hundreds of years of history, not to mention priceless art, artifacts, and treasures from humanity are all part of these museums' collections.
Incredible New Images of the Pillars of Creations from the James Webb Space Telescope
An astounding new capture of The Pillars of Creation, taken from the new James Webb Space Telescope
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Was the Year 536 The Worst in All of Recorded History?
It was a really, really bad year to be alive. 💀
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Vintage Postcards From the Future, The Work of Frank Moth
Looking forward and back, all at once.
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Mauna Loa, The World’s Largest Active Volcano, Is Alive with Flowing Lava
Impressive images from Mauna Loa's latest eruption on Hawaii's Big Island.
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Sky Puppies and the Strange World of Domesticated Silk Moths
A distinctive creature, one that seems to have captured the imagination of many around the world
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The History of the Soccer (Football) Ball
The history of the soccer (football) ball has ties to ancient history.
Bizarre Village of Abandoned Miniature Castles is Strange and Creepy
Imagine an entire valley filled with a ghost town Disneyland, minus the fun.
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The Largest Tree on Planet Earth
An exceptionally massive Sequoia in California takes the title of largest living tree on earth.
Reasons Why the Colosseum is Such a Popular Tourist Spot
A worthy destination despite its popularity, the Colosseum is full of amazing history.
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A Look Back at Wild Retro-Futuristic Cars
Mostly from the 1940s and 50s, we see a naive but also optimistic future.
Christies to Auction Full T-Rex Skeleton for Over $25,000,000
Discovered in Montana, this amazing specimen goes up for auction in Hong Kong.
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The Orient Express Train is Returning in Grand Style
The Orient Express is returning soon with a lavish overhaul to its original train carriages.
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Powerful Historical Portraits of Native Americans
In honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day, we thought we'd recognize native people, through the lens of history.
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