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 …

Marie Antoinette’s shoe that she wore before her execution on October 16, 1793.

Marie Antoinette, the last queen of France, is one of the most controversial and intriguing historical figures. Born in Austria on November 2, 1755…

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…

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…

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…