In the first half of the 20th century, London was covered in almost constant “fog” until 1956, when the Clean Air Act was implemented, but the fatalities from the Great Smog in 1952, when the smog was at its highest, are said to have reached 12,000. Take a glimpse into life in the foggiest of cities - old London.
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22 Rare and Beautifully Colorized Historical Photos
Looking through these meticulously colorized photos, most of which were taken during the two World Wars, is a unique and moving experience.
A Nostalgic Trip to the Major Events of the 30's and 40's
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History Is Brought Alive With These Colorized Old Photos
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These Powerful Award-Winning Photos Left a Deep Impact
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A Slice of History – 20 Powerful Images of Yesteryear
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20 Decorating Ideas for Hiding Unsightly Household Items!
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These Designers Did SUCH a Great Job! 19 Handy Innovations
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Some Photos Require No Explanation Whatsoever!
Here are 16 photos, all of which speak more than a thousand words by themselves.
This Showstopping Senior Couple Steals the Show Every Day
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While modern architecture can be divisive, there's no denying it makes you sit up and take notice. Here are 14 stunning examples of 21st Century architecture.
Click These Old Photos to See Them in Full Color!
It's fascinating to think that now, we can actually see the past better than we could 30 years ago! Here you'll find 16 classic photos, click on each one to see it in full color.
Discover How Some Really Famous Images Were Staged
The images you're about to see are some of the most famous from the 19th and 20th centuries, but they're all fake! Here they are.
Feel the Solitude: These Photos of the Arctic are Breathtaking!
Step inside one of the most solitude places on Earth. Finnish Photographer Tiina Törmänen captures the vast, icy beauty of this most remarkable and breathtaking place.
These Wonderful Pictures Are Proof of Nature’s Wonders
If we don't preserve and defend it, nature may disappear - this is why the Nature Conservancy holds an annual photography competition.
Admire the World Up Close with Macro Photography
Beauty is in the details, and you can take a really close look at the world around you with these incredible professional macro photos
Welcome to Elk Rock Residence, a Retro Luxury Tree House
This house was built entirely by high school dropouts, who all found a second chance for a successful life and career.
I Miss Photographers Like This One...
Ran Maltet was a French photographer and poet, who died a decade ago. He had what seemed to be a natural talent to seize upon these split seconds of comedy and philosophy, and capture them on camera.
These Cool Cat Portraits Really Capture the Feline Spirit
If you like cats - even only a little - don't miss these phenomenal cat portraits!
Learn All About the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World...
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World serve as testament to the imagination, ingenuity, and sheer hard work of which human beings are capable. Learn more here.
Behold the Majestically Built Castles of Old France!
The beautiful castles of old France take me back to a different time...
20 Stunning Photos Captured at the Perfect Moment
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Between Dream and Reality: Nocturnal Nature Photography
This Chicago-based photographer inserts artificial light into natural environments to create mystifying, ethereal photographs.
Can You Believe Someone Actually Built These? Amazing!
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You’ll Never Forget These Unbelievable Microscopic Photos
Take a look at the amazing winners of the Nikon Small World Photomicrography Contest 2022.
11 Unforgettable Mansions from the Gilded Age
The Gilded Age launched an American Architectural Renaissance, and testaments of it are scattered across the map of the United States to this day.
A Mother’s Love Captured in 15 Stunning Animal Photos
A mother’s love for her child is one of the most heartwarming sights one could witness, a love that transcends the barrier between humans and animals
These Photos Were Captured Just at the Right Moment...
These amazing photos were each shot at exactly the right moment for hilarious, beautiful and incredible photographs. Take a look!
These Photos Will Make You Look Twice!!
Photography is a medium that allows magic to happen, with spontaneity often producing far more interesting results. View these photos timed to perfection.
These Things Are So Big That They Almost Beggar Belief
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14 Unique and Unconventional Urban Designs That Inspire
Let’s check out some truly amazing examples of smart urban planning designs that every city in the world should take inspiration from.
7 Incredible Ancient Engineering Feats to Astound You
Our ancient ancestors were incredible engineers as you're about to learn from this infographic.
Time Stood Still for These 21 Stunning Photographs
Time is a series of present moments that elapse and leave us with beautiful memories, so here are 21 such photographed moments never to be forgotten.
20 of the Most Perfectly-Timed Pictures Ever Taken
These have to be the most perfectly-timed pictures ever. Some are hilarious, others painful, and others will just cause amazement at how they were captured.
View Amazing Animated Photos of Landscapes Past & Present
Landscapes change enormously over time, and these photos capture that fact better than ever. Here are 12 landscapes photographed in the past and present.
Would You Pay $15 Million for This Grand House?
This mansion has it all, but is it worth the money?
You've Got to See These Rare Celebrity Pics from the Past!
Enjoy this amazing collection of vintage celebrity pictures!
View the World Through the Eye of a Moving Bullet
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Interactive: What Happens When We Try to Take Pro Photos!
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We’re Confident These Panoramic Pictures Will Amaze You...
For the past 9 years, EPSON has held an amazing panorama photography contest around the world, and now you can see the 17 photos that made it to the finals!
I've Never Seen Photos As Stunning As These
These beautiful shots, which look more like art will undoubtedly impress you.
An Artist Colored 14 Iconic Film Scenes and We’re Stunned!
Incredibly talented Austrian artist colorized 14 famous vintage film scenes and portraits of famous actors and they look unbelievably real!
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A look at a collection of digital collages that show how some people from different regions have completely opposite lives from one another.