Abraham and David Roentgen were a German father and son team of carpenters. They lived in the 18th century and were famous throughout Europe for their inspired and complex creations, combining hidden compartments, automatic drawers, advanced mechanisms - all wrapped up in spectacular wooden design.
I'd like to introduce you to 5 incredible creations that will showcase their unbelievable work and are still astounding people 200 years later.
How to Make a Floating Chair
If you have some rope and wood - you too can build this floating chair!
Historic Photos From Days of Christmas' Past...
Christmas is said to be a time of love, cheer, and human compassion. These photos may be decades-old, but the stories they tell are not much different than the stories of today.
Learn All About the Mysterious Antikythera Mechanism
The Antikythera Mechanism, often called the world's first computer, has baffled historians for decades. Learn all there is to know about this fascinating device
Discover One of the Most Beautiful Castles in the World
Introducing one of the most beautiful, antique and majestic estates in the United States, and one of the only remaining furnished castles in the world!
This Yacht is Made from The Stuff of Dreams
Tour the interiors of this liquid-hydrogen-fueled futuristic yacht!
2022 Wrap-Up: Trends in Interior Design and Architecture
We're wrapping up 2022's hottest trends in architecture, construction, and interior design. Jump in for inspiration!
These Thanksgiving Decorations are a Feast for the Eyes
These delightful Thanksgiving decorations will get you into the holiday spirit.
These Photos Bring to Life the Most Beautiful Reflections
These photographs are really spectacular. The conditions were exactly right for the photographers to capture these images. Enjoy the stillness here.
These Are the Most Visually Stunning Castles In England
There aren't many architectural sites in the world that are as impressive as an English castle. Here are the 7 most visually impressive in the country.
These Close-Ups Are Barely Recognizable for What They Are
Photographer unveils the complex textures of everyday objects by taking extreme close-ups.
You’ve Never Seen These Famous Faces Like This Before!
See these familiar faces in a new light!
Some Photos Require No Explanation Whatsoever!
Here are 16 photos, all of which speak more than a thousand words by themselves.
Like a Flower in Bloom, This Glasshouse Unfurls in the Sun
This diamond-shaped glasshouse can open like a flower in bloom!
7 Changes to Our Home That Help Fight Depression
The 7 tips provided here will guide you or your loved ones through the changes that will render your house more inviting and assist in managing depression.
These Special Wildlife Photos All Have a Special Secret...
A unique take on double exposure, these artistic shots of animals superimposed over Norwegian forests are just stunning.
This Is What the World Would Look Like if Time Stood Still
Check out these incredible long exposure shots, which enable photographers to perfectly capture the effects of the passage of time.
23 Incredible Photographs Taken at Just the Right Moment
These scarcely believable pictures have NOT been doctored. They were just taken at the perfect time.
Have You Ever Seen Giants Things & Creatures Like This?
Some things are so disproportionately large relative to others that it's enough to boggle the mind. Here are 12 very large creatures and things.
The CRAZIEST Images Caught on Google Street View
Google Earth sometimes digs up the strangest things.
Don’t Confuse These Glorious Pictures of Nature for Paintings
The next 17 pictures, don’t need an artist's touch, and although you might mistake it for painting, these pictures depict nature itself is in all its splendor.
A Timeline of Architectural Styles Throughout History
Take a tour of all the major architectural styles of the past two millennia - from the first Greek temples to the latest building projects.
Incredible! A Glimpse Into What Ancient Rome Looked Like
This video depicts a 3D rendering of what Rome looked like in 320AD.
Dubai, the City of a Thousand and One Views!
Dubai arguably boasts the most incredible urban landscape in the entire world. Take a look at these stunning pictures of the emirate's skyline.
15 Amazing Images Documenting the Wonders Found Underwater
These photos won the 2018 World Photography Competition and after you see them you'll understand why....
20 Decorating Ideas for Hiding Unsightly Household Items!
Some household items are necessities that create an eyesore in your otherwise beautiful living space. Transform your living space with these ingenious ideas for camouflaging ugly items.
These Photos of Myanmar Are Absolutely Stunning
Kyaw Kyaw Winn is a very talented photographer from Myanmar. Here is a selection of some of his best shots.
DIY: Learn How to Make 12 Amazing Items From Cement!
Concrete is a strong raw material, used mainly for the construction of houses and buildings, but it can also be used to create wonderful and original items.
The Incredible Sights You Won't See Every Day...
20 unbelievable photos showing amazing scenes of history, science and nature, that will make you think.
24 Stunning Vintage Photos of Everyday Life
See these forgotten details from the world of the past in these 24 historical photos.
These Vintage Photos Shed Light on Life in the Early 1900s
Get a glimpse of life back in the early 1900s.
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.
These Photos Have Amazed the World...
From the epic majesty of our galaxy to the pure, simple beauty of a tortoise interacting with a butterfly, these photos are wonderful.
These Cool Cat Portraits Really Capture the Feline Spirit
If you like cats - even only a little - don't miss these phenomenal cat portraits!
Don't Let Them Fool You: The Truth Behind Photography!
These photos prove that photography is not always what it seems...
Feast Your Eyes on a Series of Stunning Wildlife Photos
Robert Irwin, son of the late conservationist Steve Irwin, is traveling the world taking photos of wildlife. Here are some of his best shots!
History Really Starts to Come Alive When You Add Color
If you love history then you'd better hold onto your hat. Discover a collection of 20 colorized historical photos alongside the original monochrome photos for reference
This Artist Has Managed to Capture Moments of Innocence
These photos truly let the innocence of this amazing photographer's subjects shine through in all their glory
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.
These People Undoubtedly Have Talent by the Boatload
There's so much talent in the world that it's occasionally hard to fathom. Nevertheless, here are 20 photos that show just how talented people really are.
17 Breathtaking Animal Photos Straight Out Of a Fairy Tale
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Here Are 15 Rare Sights You Won't See More Than Once!
Here are 15 rare sights that you're practically guaranteed to never see more than once in your lifetime!
21st Century Architecture is Really Stunning to Behold...
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.
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This French town narrowly escaped being turned into just another dilapidated city, but it managed to turn back the clock and reclaim its historic heritage.
These Stunning Unedited Photos Are Too Perfect for Words
Many amazing images that we today have sadly been manipulated in one way or another, however the ones you're about to see are most certainly not. Take a look...
These Colorful Photos Are An Affirmation Of Life's Beauty
These photos are concrete evidence of the existence of beauty in every nook and cranny of our world. What's more, they'll fill your heart with joy and wonder.
These Pictures Perfectly Capture the Magic of the 1970s
Time for some good old ‘70s nostalgia…
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.