Tag Archives: Historic

I’ve always been fascinated with Japan and Japanese culture, so I was delighted when I came across these photos from the Meiji era, which someone took the time to painstakingly recolor by hand. The Meiji era was a time of great change for the Far Eastern country – the Imperial …

Henry Ford once said that the only people who can be considered old are those who stop learning – “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” So if you’re a keen learner you’ve come to the right place! Below we …

The 6,000 year kiss, the faithful dog Hachiko or the room of the richest man in the world … revealed in the valuable photos below. The final photo shows Hachiko, a dog who faithfully waits for his owner for 9 years A female samurai in the 1800s. Charles B. Tripp …

When arriving in Jordan, every grain of sand on the stained land of the past ten thousand years exuded a deep, slow charm, made people fall in love and then fall in love without even knowing it. If we used only one word to describe Jordan, that word would be …

Ancient civilizations have always fascinated humans. And why shouldn’t they? We have learned so much about human evolution by studying the intricacies of the Greeks, the Egyptians, the Romans, and Mayans, among a host of other cultures. Learning about these ancient civilizations and their cultures also gives us plenty of …

As the deadly novel coronavirus continues to spread across the world, the importance of doctors has once again come into the spotlight, and rightly so. Even at this very moment, innumerable doctors are putting themselves at risk all through the day in different parts of the world to help treat …

‘A picture is worth a thousand words’ This phrase was coined by American Newspaper Editor Arthur Brisbane, in 1911. It’s a simple notion that can be applied to many facets of our lives, but it especially holds true for historical photography. These photos all have a story to tell – …

When you are traveling around the world you most likely want to see some historical and grand monuments, perhaps even some art and a sense of serenity. These 6 grand structures have all of that and more. They are the largest and possibly some of holiest places in the world …

The world is filled with cities rich in intriguing history. Cities like Athens, Rome, and Paris are known for their fascinating ancient ruins that provide a captivating gateway into their past. You might know of quite a few popular cities around the world having magnificent ancient ruins, like the Pompeii …

Women have faced major disadvantages throughout the course of history. These brave ladies conquered all the obstacles and challenges set in front of them. Some of these courageous women helped to campaign for equal rights, worked as aviator mechanics, or defying authoritative figures to save lives. Some changed the world …