We just love seeing what time does to places, and in 100 years of the busiest century in history, no doubt many changes have taken place. It's great to see the invisible hands of humanity here, fixing, rebuilding and recreating new things where old ones once stood... |
Travel to Yokohama, Japan, in 1908. What Was it Like?
Join us as we travel to Yokohama in 1908 to see the hand-crafted silk industry.
The Origins of these 10 Olympic Words is Fascinating
You use these popular sports words all the time. But do you know where they come from?
The Great Wave - Why Is This Piece of Art SO Famous?
The Great Wave Off Kanagawa is one of the most recognizable art pieces in the world. This is the story behind this iconic Japanese artwork.
The Reason Why No One Ever Smiles In Old Photographs
Discover the real cultural and technological reasons behind the serious faces in old portrait photographs.
Our World is a Place of Wonder & Curiosity - 18 Photos
These photos have one common thread running through them - each one depicts poignant and fascinating moments that you wouldn’t want to miss!
Why Tamara de Lempicka Was a Groundbreaking Art Icon
Get to know Tamara de Lempicka - a groundbreaking Art Deco painter and a symbol for women's liberation, who ruled the art scene in the 1920s.
20 Amazing Animal Photos that'll Leave You Breathless
If you love photography and animals, then this will make your day. Here are 2015's 20 best pieces of animal photography!
From an Unsightly Tree Stump to a Garden's Centerpiece!
If you have a tree stump in your garden that you can't get rid of, why not turn it into something beautiful?
These 18 Amazing City Squares Look Fit for the Gods
When I think of great cities, and wonder what makes them so beautiful, it seems so obvious: it is their amazing piazas, or squares. These are the 18 best!
18 Photos You Won't Be Able to Take Your Eyes Off
A collection of eighteen absolutely stunning photographs that you will definitely not be able to take your eyes off.
Stunning Drone Photography of Temples Across Asia
Talented photographer Eleonora Costi traveled through 7 Asian countries and captured stunning shots of the most unique looking temples
Now THIS is My Idea of Great Nature Photography
The following series of photos was taken by professional photographers at great effort, enjoy!
These Pictures Will Put the Awe of the Universe in You
The winners of the Astronomy Photography competition capture the majestic beauty of our skies and what lies beyond them.
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.
Is Modern Architecture Uglier Than Historical Buildings?
Why do buildings made of concrete, steel and glass intimidate us and often make us feel so out of place? This funny video explains why
Some People Go Completely Overboard On Halloween...
While some people just love Halloween, there are others who don't bother with it at all. The owners of these houses certainly do though! Take a look.
12 Insanely Detailed Macro Photos of Beautiful Insects
Check out these beautiful macro shots of endangered and extinct insects by photographer Levon Biss.
This Parisian Apartment Has Been Untouched for 70 Years!
I can hardly believe this time-capsule of an apartment, that was locked away and forgotten about for 70 years. It's like nothing has changed in a century!
What Did the Earliest Photographs Look Like?
Nowadays everyone has a camera, but take your mind back the time when photography was just a fantasy and imagine the thrill of seeing the first photos!
Here Are 14 of the Funniest Wildlife Pictures You Will See
Sometimes wild animals can be pretty amusing without realizing it and these hilarious pictures show them at their funniest!
Some Photos Require No Explanation Whatsoever!
Here are 16 photos, all of which speak more than a thousand words by themselves.
If Only I Could Step Back in Time to These Glorious Days
Witness a moment from the lives of some classic famous subjects in a time that has gone by.
Goldsmithing Expert Turns a Metal Blob into Pure Gold!
An amazing process of chemisty and gold-working turns this blob into pure 24 carat gold.
Welcome to Europe's Skyscraper Capital
This German city has the highest number of skyscrapers in all of Europe, and it's not Berlin!
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 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.
You Won't Believe How Much Power a Photographer Has...
If you want to learn about how photographers work their magic, then you've got to check out these photos, which promise to reveal all!
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!
WATCH: The Inner Workings of London's Big Ben
Big Ben is probably the world's most famous clock tower, having stood in Westminster, London for over 150 years Watch this video to see how it works.
See 16 Amazing Pictures Taken On the Island Of Madagascar
Welcome to Madagascar - the most magical island in the world. These beautiful pictures will make you feel like packing a suitcase and flying there right now!
These Stunning Bird Photos are All Award Winners
Bird photos make for some of the most beautiful pictures possible, and these are the very best of these.
Up Close and Personal With Nature: 17 Award-Winning Photos
Here are some of the amazing winners of the Close-Up Photographer of the Year 2023 awards.
These Images Are Among the Most Powerful Ever Seen
Images can provoke great thought and institute great changes through their power, and these 10 are no exception. Take a look at these powerful images.
These 25 Drone Photographs Are Drop Dead Gorgeous
Drone photography is an exciting and burgeoning art form. SkyPixel's 2016 competition attracted 27,000 entrants, and these were 25 of the very best.
Interactive: What Happens When We Try to Take Pro Photos!
It can seem like photography is easy, all you need is a camera and a beautiful subject. Yet these photos prove that the experts do know what they're doing!
This Dark Underground Chamber Contains Millions of Shells
This winding underground passageway contains millions of beautifully arranged shells. But why?
These Photos Well Deserve to Be Called "Best of the Year"
The National Geographic has been sharing brilliant photography with the world for years, and 2016 has certainly been no exception. Take a look at some here!
15 Photographs Showcasing Architecture Like Never Before
Here is a look at some of the best photographs of building art from all over the world that will make you appreciate their beauty.
17 Breathtaking Animal Photos Straight Out Of a Fairy Tale
These 17 stunning photos will uncover the secret life of forest animals in Finland, who can be cute, fascinating, and even fearsome...
Masters of Wood: 15 Stunning Handcrafted Designs
Some people are just born with extra talent!
10 Show-Stopping Photos of the Sunbirds of South Africa
Admire the magnificent, regal beauty of South African sunbirds in 10 stunning photos in this article
The Universe's Greatest Photographs: 12 Contest Winners
Have a look at these stunning photograph winners from Wikipedia's tenth annual photography contest. They'll blow your mind.
These Time-lapse Videos Are Bound to Leave You Speechless!
From the construction of the massive Shanghai Tower to the metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a pupa, these videos are unlike anything you've ever seen before!
I Can't Believe the USA Looked So Different in the Fifties
Here are 20 rare photos from the golden age of the USA - the 1950s!
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.
15 Out-of-This-World Hotels You Simply Won't Believe
These brand new around-the-world hotels offer incredible views from some spectacular, exotic locations. You'd never want to leave these hotels.
What An Unbelievable Work of Art by This Talented Builder
This video shows you, with the help of a time lapse, all the efforts that went into rebuilding a miniature but exact model of the infamous ship, The Titanic.