This day in history: Video of Titanic wreck goes public
For decades, the Titanic was lost with its secrets in the ocean, many tried to reach the wreck or even pull it up. One of the very first attempts was in 1914, when an architect […]
Photos from the golden age of American department stores
The Golden Age of American Department Stores A period spanning from the late 19th century through the mid-20th century, the Golden Age of the American Department Stores. These vintage photographs capture more than just retail […]
This day in history: Disneyland opens its doors
“To all who come to this happy place: welcome. Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past, and here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future. Disneyland is […]
Simple lives: Vintage photos of America’s rough rural past
Vintage photos of America’s rough rural past The sepia-toned photos of rural America often evoke a nostalgic, simpler time. But the reality of rural America’s past is often romanticized and rarely shown in its full, […]
This day in history: JFK Jr. is kiilled in a plane crash
On July 16, 1999, John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, and her sister Lauren lost their lives after their plane crashed into the Ocean. The group was traveling to a family wedding. […]
Behind-the-scenes photos of what it’s like to fight a forest fire
Photos of What It’s Like to Fight A Forest Fire This photo story takes you right into the heart of the battle against wildland fire, revealing the intense labor and the sacrifice demanded of firefighters. […]
This day in history: Ford takes its first order from a Chicago dentist
Before finding huge success, Henry Ford actually tried and failed twice to start an automotive company. In mid-June 1903, he tried for a third time. He gathered a group of twelve stockholders, including the Dodge […]
Photos of what it’s like to chase the heart of a tornado
In The Heart of A Tornado The vast, open plains, beneath a sky where storms can grow to extreme heights, provide the perfect point for observing the internal updraft rotation, the crucial swirl, that precedes […]
This day in history: Happy birthday, Jane Lynch!
Jane Lynch, born 1960, Dolton, Illinois, is an American actress best known for her work on the series Glee. In 1982, Lynch earned a bachelor’s degree in theatre, then moved to Chicago after completing a […]
Forest fire photos that would be beautiful if they weren’t so devastating
The Haunting Beauty of Wildfires Every year, millions of acres of American wilderness go up in smoke. But the devastation isn’t just a number, it’s also a visual record that truly forces us to think […]