19th and 20th century Posts

Iconic Images From The 20th Century

The 20th century is undoubtedly one of the most amazing periods of our race . In those 100 years, we went from horses to cars, from mail to email, from dream to radio and television, movies and video games.

15 Photos of 19th-Century Celebs Alongside Their Portraits

Centuries ago, kings, queens, and other nobility loved getting their portraits done. Apart from demonstrating their power and capturing a likeness, portraits were a way for royalty to shape how they were seen by the public.

13 Quotes From the Greatest Minds of the 20th Century

The 20th century was turbulent. The world knew life-altering advancements in science and technology, two devastating world wars, exploration of space, revolutionary social equality movements and we could go on. Naturally, some brilliant prominent figures stood at the forefront of all this. 

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. This technique transforms black-and-white photos into images with vibrant and lifelike colors. The Photochrom was invented in the 1880s by a Swiss printer.

These Moments Defined America in the 20th Century

As a result, this 20th-century tax revolt opened the floodgates to other anti-tax ballot measures at the state level and initiated a general shift in popular opinion.

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

This is particularly true when it comes to photography from times that have long gone by, as these incredible photographs from the 19th Century will show you: The French Uprising (1848) Photo Credit: Eugene Thibault/The History of Picture In this photo, you can clearly see a couple of hastily-assembled

20 Previously Unseen 20th-Century Celebrity Portraits

Philippe Halsman (1906-1979) was a popular Latvian-American portrait photographer best recognized for his iconic portraits of celebrities and intellectuals from the twentieth century.

Step into the Past with These Rare 20th Century Snaps

Rare Old Photos: Twenty 20th Century Snaps photography, nostalgia, black and white, old photos, past, 1900s 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.

20th Century: The MOST Popular Breakfast of Every Decade

Below you’ll find the most popular breakfast food of every decade in the 20th century. You might even be inspired to mix up your breakfast habits and try one of those vintage delicacies! 1.

20th Century Slang People Rarely Use Nowadays

Some words in the English language have barely changed over the course of centuries, whereas others didn’t manage to withstand the test of time. Slang words and phrases are among the least resilient of all. 

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

Japan is renowned for being one of the world's most unique countries, however, you haven't seen anything until you've seen just how picturesque and glorious Japanese life was during the 19th Century.

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

These are some of the most notable and memorable trends of the past century. 1. Dance Marathons (1920s) These dance contests were not there to find out who had the best moves but were rather more of an endurance test.

What a Difference a Century Makes...

The 20th century, and even the beginning of the 21st, have been the most influential times in the history of our race, and have changed the world (for good or bad) we live in, and HOW we live in it. These photos give us a glimpse to just how much has changed in this time.