In 1948, Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts, was a beacon of academic excellence for women, capturing the essence of postwar America’s changing social landscape. Through the lens…

On June 4, 1896, a seemingly ordinary event took place on the streets of Detroit—Henry Ford drove his first four-wheeled vehicle, the Quadricycle, for the very first…

André the Giant was a man of mythic proportions, both in size and in legacy. Standing at an astonishing 7 feet 4 inches and weighing 450 pounds,…

In the midst of World War II, as the world’s largest oceanic powers scrambled to defend vital shipping lanes, a bold idea emerged from the imagination of…

In a time of immense social and political change, Ireland’s people persevered through daily struggles that shaped the country’s future. The rare photographs captured between 1885 and…

In 1932, during the heart of the Great Depression, a photograph was captured that would forever become one of the most iconic images in American history. “Lunch…

From the days of Benjamin Franklin’s appointment as the first Postmaster General in 1775 to the present, postal workers have played a critical role in the delivery…

Grand Central Terminal, a masterpiece of architecture and a symbol of New York City’s golden age of rail travel, is a hub that continues to captivate millions…

In the late 19th century, a new technique emerged that allowed people to experience the past in a way that was previously unimaginable: Photochrom postcards. These colorized…