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Iconic Images From The 20th Century

A beautiful black and white photo series of the 20th century

Step into the Past with These Rare 20th Century Snaps

The first part of the century was not just a world of black and white, it was full of many shades of gray, as these illuminating images from history reveal.

13 Quotes From the Greatest Minds of the 20th Century

13 memorable quotes by some of the 20th century's most outstanding figures

These Moments Defined America in the 20th Century

How has America changed through the 1900s? Here's a timeline of the nation's most vital moments.

20 Previously Unseen 20th-Century Celebrity Portraits

Enjoy this beautiful collection of unseen 20th-century celebrity portraits by the famous American photographer Philippe Halsman.

20th Century: The MOST Popular Breakfast of Every Decade

Breakfast shape-shifted quite a bit during the 20th century. Discover the most popular breakfast delicacy of every decade in this article

20th Century Slang People Rarely Use Nowadays

Did you know that these 20th-century slang words and phrases are considered outdated?

How Many Of These 20th Century Fads Do You Remember?

Every generation had its own unsuaul trends, which can seem utterly silly and confusing to outsiders. These are the most memorable fads of the 20th century.

22 Words Uttered By Writers In Their Final Moments

The world's most famous writers had a way with words right up until the point of their deaths, as these 22 images are about to show you.

What a Difference a Century Makes...

Ask any historian or scientist, and they will tell you how, in the last 100 years, there have been more technological advances than in the 2000 years preceding it. The 20th century, and even the beginning of the 21st, have been the most influential t

The Odd and Eccentric Writing Rituals of 10 Famous Writers

Their odd writing rituals & quirks of these famous writers - from keeping rotten apples in the desk to walking lobsters on a leash - raise a number of questions.

15 Photos of 19th-Century Celebs Alongside Their Portraits

These vintage photos offer a unique look at what 19th-century celebrities looked like when compared to their painted portraits.

What a Difference a Century Can Make - Fascinating Photos

These fascinating historical photos will take you on a tour around the world, showing you what people looked like 100 years ago

You Won’t Believe These 11 Phrases Are Over a Century Old

These 11 words and phrases seem like they're a recent invention in English, but they're actually at least a century old...

Ordinary Life of Centuries Past - 13 Vintage Photos

These vintage photos depict ordinary people and situations, and they’re just plain fascinating!

How I Would Love to Walk in New York of a Century Ago

These images of old New York, supplied by the Library of Congress, give us an idea of what life was like in the early 1900s in this city.

History’s Oldest Buildings That Have Stood for Centuries

Here's a look at some of the oldest surviving man-made structures on our planet that have a fascinating past.

This Manuscript Has Stumped Scientists for Centuries!

This ancient manuscript holds a mystery that has not been solved for centuries. What do YOU think it is?

18 Photos That’ll Give You A Glimpse of The Past Century

Thanks to historical photographic records we get a glimpse of the way of life that was in the past years around the world...

18 Pictures That’ll Give You A Glimpse of The Past Century

Thanks to historical photographic records we get a glimpse of the way of life that was in the past years around the world...

Centuries Worth of History Are Etched Onto These Objects

These pictures will take you on a journey through time.

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.

A House Locked Away for a Century. What Was Found Inside?

Sealed for a century, this house was just reopened, and with it a window to another place and time.

6 Intriguing Archeological Finds of the 21st Century

These archaeological and paleontological discoveries were made in the past 10 years and they're equally fascinating and intriguing...

Francesco Guardi: The 18th Century "Artist of Views"

Francesco Guardi's fame primarily rests on the veduta (view) paintings he specialized in. Take a look at his work here.

See What France in the Late 19th Century Was Like

Taken in the 19th century, these postcards of France were created using the Photochrom process. The results were extraordinary.

What Did These Breeds Look Like a Century Ago?

Certain breeds of dogs have changed a lot over the last century. Check out some of their evolutionary changes here.

Life in the Past Century in 15 Unbelievable Vintage Photos

A magnificent collection of vintage photos that will teleport you back in time...

These Quotes, Said a Century Ago, Are Still True Today

Will Rogers quotes are smart, witty and are most certainly true.

A Poet's Deep Writing Still Resonates Centuries Later...

The poet Hafiz wrote beautiful poetry. His wise words are still relevant today and offer an inspiring perspective on life.

These Old Photos Reveal a Good Deal About the 19th Century

Witness the history of the 19th Century as you never have before, with this powerful collection of early photographs.

Then & Now: How Popular Dog Breeds Were Like a Century Ago

By comparing the photos of 15 dog breeds to their counterparts from 100 years ago, you'd find that some of them went through quite a transformation!

I've Never Seen Anything Quite Like 19th-Century Japan

Japan is renowned for being one of the world's most unique countries. You've simply got to see just how picturesque and glorious Japanese life was during the 19th Century.

20 Incredibly Useful Matchbox Tips from a Century Ago

Did you know that matchboxes used to contain a bit of handy advice? Here are 20 tips from our ancestors.

Need Inspiration? Ernest Hemingway Quotes Will Do the Trick

Read through these inspiring quotes by Ernest Hemingway.

12 Principles For a Good Life By a Great Thinker...

Follow these 12 principles to live a good, healthy life.

12 Principles For a Good Life By a Great Thinker

Follow these 12 principles to live a good, healthy life.

Get Inspired Today With These Penetrative Sartre Quotes

Jean-Paul Sartre was one of the greatest philosophers ever to have lived - his unique way of thinking made him famous the world over. Enjoy 12 of his quotes.

15 Quotes to Remember from F. Scott Fitzgerald

To celebrate the contribution he gave the world through his writing, here are some of the most beautiful quotes of F. Scott Fitzgerald on life, love, and talent.

23 Famous Figures Photographed With Their Beloved Cats

Seeing these 23 famous figures of the 19th and 20th centuries photographed with their spoiled and beloved cats is so heartwarming!

15 Famous People In History That Were Really Good-Looking

A collection of 15 vintage photos that prove that some of the famous figures in history were quite attractive...

These Past Architectural Designs Were Ahead of Their Time

Architecture in the 20th century was so unique! Here are some amazing examples.

The Strangest Predictions About the Present from the 1900s

People from the past centuries have made some very bizarre predictions of the 21st century, even famous scientists and writers got things completely wrong!

Lets Open a Window to the Past...

These 16 black and white 20th century photos show us some of the most interesting moments of the 20th century.

Reading Lessons from Einstein and 5 Other Famous Figures

Reading was one of the reasons why these 6 historical figures are recognized to this day. Here's what they can teach you about becoming a better reader yourself!

These Age-Old Idioms Date Back to the Renaissance!

The expressions listed here all sound contemporary, but they're almost half a millennium old.

The Foggiest Era of London In Remarkable Photography

Foggy Old London of the Early 20th Century in incredible black and white photography.

Where Did Famous Tongue-Twisters Come From?

Many traditional tongue twisters have long histories full of unexpected twists and turns - not unlike the acrobatics our tongue goes through as we pronounce them.

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.

15 Beautiful Works of Art by Gustav Klimt

Gustav Klimt is one of the most celebrated artists of the 20th century. Join us on a journey through the artist’s life and admire 15 of his masterpieces.

These Photos Reveal the Clothes of 100 Years Past...

Millions of people in the US can trace their ancestry back to Ellis Island immigrants. Here are some portraits of some early 20th century arrivals.

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!

These Common Literary Facts Are Completely FALSE

From Jane Austen to Hamlet, some of the most well-known 'facts' about the world's most famous authors and literature are actually wrong...

See Old America Like Never Before With These Vintage Maps

A look at some glorious vintage illustrated maps from 19th century America that gives a great look of the country from back in the day.

See the World of Native Americans at the Turn of the 1900s

During the early 20th Century, photographer Edward Curtis extensively documented Native Americans and their way of life. See his beautiful portraits.