Vasa: The Epic 17th-Century Swedish Warship
The Vasa ship stands as a symbol of grandeur and disaster in Swedish maritime history. Built between 1626 and 1628 by orde…
The oldest door in Britain from the year 1050, which can be found in Westminster Abbey
This ancient door, dating back 900 years, has been identified as the oldest door in the United Kingdom. It was installed in Westminster Abbey around th…
Old photographs of London in 1894.
At the end of the 19th century, London was a city of significant importance and rapid growth. During this period, London underwent radical transfor…
Old Photos of a Young Winston Churchill from the 1890s to the 20th Century
One of the most famous politicians ever, a two-time Prime Minister and an inspiring wartime leader, Winston Churchill led Britain to victory in Wor…
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The oldest door in Britain from the year 1050, which can be found in Westminster Abbey
This ancient door, dating back 900 years, has been identified as the oldest door in the United Kingdom. It was installed in Westminster Abbey around th…
Vincenzo Peruggia, the man who stole the Mona Lisa from the Louvre Museum in 1911
On August 21, 1911, the world witnessed one of the most dramatic events in the history of art: the theft of the Mona Lisa, the timeless masterpiece by Leonardo da Vinci. This theft was not just a passing incident; it was a story that involved mystery, nationalism, and an unexpected turn in the fate of the most famous painting in history.
Photos of Istanbul in the Late 19th Century
At the end of the 19th century, Istanbul, the Ottoman capital also known as Constantinople, was witnessing significant developments and transformations. The city featured a unique blend of classical Ottoman architecture and contemporary Western influences, with vibrant streets and bustling markets.
Derinkuyu, an ancient multi-level underground city belonging to the Middle Empire in Turkey.
Derinkuyu is a multi-level underground city located in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. It is known for its complex and precise engineering design, having been built inside soft volcanic rocks that required the construction of foundational pillars to support the layers of earth
Death Masks of Famous People
Death masks, considered unique and somewhat eerie artifacts from the pre-photography era, were once commonly used. Before cameras made these masks …
Vasa: The Epic 17th-Century Swedish Warship
The Vasa ship stands as a symbol of grandeur and disaster in Swedish maritime history. Built between 1626 and 1628 by order of King Gustavus Adolph…
Old photographs of London in 1894.
At the end of the 19th century, London was a city of significant importance and rapid growth. During this period, London underwent radical transfor…
Photos of Venice, Italy, before 1900.
Venice, located in northern Italy, is one of the most enchanting and beautiful cities in the world. This unique city is distinguished by its except…
Photos of the Qajar Dynasty in Iran between the 1840s and 1860s
The Qajar era in Iran, which lasted from 1794 to 1925, was a significant period in the country's history. The Qajar state was established by the Qa…
Borgund Stave Church in Norway, built entirely of wood without a single nail in the late 12th century
Norway became a Christian nation during the 10th and 11th centuries, following the Viking Age. As soon as the new religion took hold, a period of c…
The Oldest Photos of Jerusalem from the Year 1844
These first photos of Jerusalem were taken in 1844 by the French photographer and painter Joseph-Philibert Girault de Prangey (1804-1892), who was acti…