top of page
Search


Frances Clalin Clayton: The Story of a Civil War Heroine
Frances Louisa Clayton, also known as Frances Clalin, emerges as a compelling figure in American history, though her narrative remains...
326


The Gorgeous Egyptian Photography Produced By The Zangaki Brothers In The Late 1800s
The Zangaki brothers were a pair of Greek photographers operating in Egypt during the late 1870s to the 1890s, crafting prints tailored...
236


The Busy Love Life of Charles II And His Many Mistresses
Charles II earned the nickname 'The Merry Monarch' not only for his love of wine, song, and music but also for his extensive womanising,...
385


Albert Einstein's Desk, Photographed A Day After His Death In 1955
Albert Einstein, whose groundbreaking theories revolutionised our understanding of the universe, passed away on April 18, 1955, due to...
2,014


Peter Rachman: The Notorious Slumlord of Notting Hill
Peter Rachman, a name that became synonymous with unscrupulous landlordism in mid-20th century London, built an infamous empire in the...
355


Meet Chrese Evans, The 54-year-old Buddhist Antique Shop Owner From Portland, Oregon, Who Is Also Joseph Stalin's Granddaughter.
In the heart of Portland, Oregon, amidst the eclectic mix of vintage stores and artisanal shops, resides a woman whose life story is as...
27,684


The Enigma of Eddie Mannix: Old Hollywood's Notorious Fixer
In the glitzy realm of Old Hollywood, where stars shone bright on the silver screen, there existed a shadowy figure who operated behind...
2,060


Bizarre Movie Posters From Africa That Are So Bad, They’re Good
In the 1980s and 1990s, African artists were commissioned to create Hollywood movie posters that aimed to exude maximum excitement, often...
972


These Photographs Document The Time When The Survivors Of The Titanic Found Safety
The White Star Line's Titanic holds a brief yet significant place in history. Anticipation surrounded its launch and maiden voyage, with...
8,272


Violet Jessop; The Survivor Of Three Shipwrecks, The Titanic, the Britannic, and the Olympic.
Violet Jessop, renowned as an ocean liner stewardess and nurse, is famously remembered for surviving the catastrophic sinkings of both...
439


Einstein And His Stance On Segregation In America
In the final 20 years of Albert Einstein's life, he rarely accepted invitations to speak at universities or accept honourary degrees as...
877


Children Watching The Story of “Saint George and the Dragon”
“If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for...
168


'Major Bob' - Idi Amin's Trusted Advisor And The 'White Rat' of Uganda
Few people had knowledge of the inner workings of Uganda during Idi Amin's brutal regime, one such person that navigated this dangerous...
1,277


The College Kids From The 1920s That Had a Penchant For Fur
A peculiar phenomenon in American fashion emerged with American Ivy League students and young undergraduates donning thick, long raccoon...
458


Eadweard Muybridge And His Waltzing Couple, 1884
Before the advent of the film camera, a decade preceding the iconic Roundhay Garden Scene of 1888 and twelve years ahead of the Lumiere...
306


Ryan White: The Teenager With The Aids Diagnosis That Was Banned From His School And Ostracised By Society.
In Kokomo, Indiana, a teenager named Ryan White became an emblem of courage and resilience in the face of HIV/AIDS stigma. His journey...
2,253


The Day Brigitte Bardot and Pablo Picasso Spent Together
In 1956, at the Cannes Film Festival, Brigitte Bardot, then 21 years old and already a star with 17 films under her belt, crossed paths...
909


The Long And Cruel Persecution Of Billie Holiday
It's safe to say that Billie Holiday, (born Eleanora Fagan in 1915) had a voice that sounded like marshmallows dipped in honey and one...
4,574


David Ferrie And His Connection To Lee Harvey Oswald, The CIA And The Assassination Of JFK
The assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963, remains one of the most enduring mysteries in American history. Over...
3,778


The First Tour de France in 1903
The 1903 Tour de France marked the inaugural cycling race organized and sponsored by L'Auto, predecessor of the present-day daily,...
653


The Happy Valley Set: Colonial Debauchery in Kenya's Highlands
Nestled within the lush expanse of Kenya's highlands, a peculiar slice of colonial history unfolded in the early 20th century. This tale,...
13,363


The Man Behind The Succulent Chinese Meal That Demonstrates Democracy Manifest
Good news for fans of delectable Chinese cuisine: the individual behind the infamous "democracy manifest" is still among us, (he isn't a...
20,015


Joseph Ducreux: The King Of The Meme
Joseph Ducreux, a painter hailing from Nancy, France, emerged onto the canvas of history during the waning years of the Ancien Régime....
988


The 1984 Brighton Bombing: The Near Death Of Margaret Thatcher And Her Cabinet
"Today we were unlucky, but remember we only have to be lucky once. You will have to be lucky always" - IRA statement to Margaret...
384
bottom of page