Guays Bakery, 786 Adams St., Dorchester (Jos. Grevis Hardware on right). 1930 (approximate). Boston Public Library via Flickr.Guays Bakery, 786 Adams St., Dorchester (Jos. Grevis Hardware on right). 1930 (approximate). Boston Public Library via Flickr.
Guays Bakery, 786 Adams St., Dorchester (Jos. Grevis Hardware on right). 1930 (approximate). Boston Public Library via Flickr.
Mummies for sale, Egypt, 1890s Europeans and Middle Easterners spent centuries raiding ancient Egyptian tombs and turning the bandaged bodies into cheap commodities. For instance, mummy-based panaceas were once popular as quack medicine. Other mummies, mainly those of animals, became kindling in homes and steam engines. During the late 19th century, it was popular for wealthy families to host mummy-unwrapping parties.
Mummies for sale, Egypt, 1890s Europeans and Middle Easterners spent centuries raiding ancient Egyptian tombs and turning the bandaged bodies into cheap commodities. For instance, mummy-based panaceas were once popular as quack medicine. Other mummies, mainly those of animals, became kindling in homes and steam engines. During the late 19th century, it was popular for wealthy families to host mummy-unwrapping parties.
September 11, 2001: Unbelievable Picture Of People Watching The South Tower Collapse
September 11, 2001: Unbelievable Picture Of People Watching The South Tower Collapse
Vintage 1930, Overhead view of the park facing the back of the New York Public Library and showing the original location of the Josephine Shaw Lowell fountain, on the east side of the park. After the 1934 reconstruction the fountain was moved to its present location across the park at 41st Street and 6th Avenue, NYC @A Lifetime Legacy
Vintage 1930, Overhead view of the park facing the back of the New York Public Library and showing the original location of the Josephine Shaw Lowell fountain, on the east side of the park. After the 1934 reconstruction the fountain was moved to its present location across the park at 41st Street and 6th Avenue, NYC @A Lifetime Legacy
"Coal miners display bombs dropped by the govt of United States on its own citizens during the Battle of Blair Mountain, the largest armed uprising in the US after the Civil War. "For five days in 1921, in Logan County, West Virginia, between 10,000 and 15,000 coal miners confronted an army of 30,000 police and strikebreakers backed by coal operators... The battle ended after approximately one million rounds were fired, and the United States Army intervened by presidential order.""
"Coal miners display bombs dropped by the govt of United States on its own citizens during the Battle of Blair Mountain, the largest armed uprising in the US after the Civil War. "For five days in 1921, in Logan County, West Virginia, between 10,000 and 15,000 coal miners confronted an army of 30,000 police and strikebreakers backed by coal operators... The battle ended after approximately one million rounds were fired, and the United States Army intervened by presidential order.""
The Anti-Flirt Club, founded in the 1920s in Washington D.C. Their rules include things like: "Don't let elderly men with an eye to a flirtation pat you on the shoulder and take a fatherly interest in you. Those are usually the kind who want to forget they are fathers."
The Anti-Flirt Club, founded in the 1920s in Washington D.C. Their rules include things like: "Don't let elderly men with an eye to a flirtation pat you on the shoulder and take a fatherly interest in you. Those are usually the kind who want to forget they are fathers."
This is where King Henry VIII was enthroned in 1509. Since 1308, when it was commissioned by King Edward I, all but two monarchs have been crowned in the chair. This image was taken in 1987 when the Stone of Scone was still there.
This is where King Henry VIII was enthroned in 1509. Since 1308, when it was commissioned by King Edward I, all but two monarchs have been crowned in the chair. This image was taken in 1987 when the Stone of Scone was still there.
John Wayne Gacy dressed as his alter-ego, Pogo, c.1970’s.
John Wayne Gacy dressed as his alter-ego, Pogo, c.1970’s.
The Smithsonian holds this set of eight creepy cotton hoods that were worn by the alleged conspirators who were charged, tried and convicted by a panel of Union military officials for the killing of Abraham Lincoln in 1865.
The Smithsonian holds this set of eight creepy cotton hoods that were worn by the alleged conspirators who were charged, tried and convicted by a panel of Union military officials for the killing of Abraham Lincoln in 1865.
Here in 1937, J. Edgar Hoover is apparently being made a member of the Shirley Temple Police Force.
Here in 1937, J. Edgar Hoover is apparently being made a member of the Shirley Temple Police Force.
His name is Carlos Arredondo. He is an immigrant citizen of the U.S. who lost his son in Iraq and is now a peace activist and speaker,Carlos Arredondo is holding a tourniquet on a man who had his legs removed by the blast. There used to be leg around what he is holding, but now this true American is literally keeping him alive with his bare hands. He lost Both of his sons. But when everyone ran away from the bombs, he ran in and helped as many people as he could,
His name is Carlos Arredondo. He is an immigrant citizen of the U.S. who lost his son in Iraq and is now a peace activist and speaker,Carlos Arredondo is holding a tourniquet on a man who had his legs removed by the blast. There used to be leg around what he is holding, but now this true American is literally keeping him alive with his bare hands. He lost Both of his sons. But when everyone ran away from the bombs, he ran in and helped as many people as he could,
Roy Rogers and Trigger with a Polio Victim in Pittsburgh in the ealy 50s when Polio was Rampant in the U.S.
Roy Rogers and Trigger with a Polio Victim in Pittsburgh in the ealy 50s when Polio was Rampant in the U.S.
1938 JFK , wearing espadrilles with sisters Patricia and Eunice
1938 JFK , wearing espadrilles with sisters Patricia and Eunice
Ida Saxton McKinley (1847-1907) Possessed of a fragile, nervous temperament, Mrs. McKinley broke down under the loss of her mother and two infant daughters within a short span of time. She developed epilepsy and became totally dependent on her husband. Her seizures at times occurred in public
Ida Saxton McKinley (1847-1907) Possessed of a fragile, nervous temperament, Mrs. McKinley broke down under the loss of her mother and two infant daughters within a short span of time. She developed epilepsy and became totally dependent on her husband. Her seizures at times occurred in public
A listing of anyone within the time period you're studying!
A listing of anyone within the time period you're studying!
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The few "lucky" ones: A Jewish woman and her daughter after their release from a German slave labor camp. They worked at an ammunition plant.
The few "lucky" ones: A Jewish woman and her daughter after their release from a German slave labor camp. They worked at an ammunition plant.
The Maine Penny, found in Blue Hill, Maine. An 11th century Norse coin found in an American Indian shell midden. Over 20,000 objects were found over a 15-year period at the Goddard site in Blue Hill. The sole non-Native artifact was the coin.[3] One hypothesis is that it may have been brought to the site from a Viking settlement in Newfoundland by seagoing Native Americans.
The Maine Penny, found in Blue Hill, Maine. An 11th century Norse coin found in an American Indian shell midden. Over 20,000 objects were found over a 15-year period at the Goddard site in Blue Hill. The sole non-Native artifact was the coin.[3] One hypothesis is that it may have been brought to the site from a Viking settlement in Newfoundland by seagoing Native Americans.
On 10/15/1888, half a kidney and a letter almost certainly written by the real Jack the Ripper were sent to George Lusk, the head of the Whitechapel Vigilance Committee. The text reads: "From hell/Mr Lusk/Sor/I send you half the/Kidne I took from one women/prasarved it for you tother piece/ I fried and ate it was very nise. I/ may send you the bloody knif that/ took it out if you only wate a whil/ longer./ signed/ Catch me when/ you Can/ Mishter Lusk./ "
On 10/15/1888, half a kidney and a letter almost certainly written by the real Jack the Ripper were sent to George Lusk, the head of the Whitechapel Vigilance Committee. The text reads: "From hell/Mr Lusk/Sor/I send you half the/Kidne I took from one women/prasarved it for you tother piece/ I fried and ate it was very nise. I/ may send you the bloody knif that/ took it out if you only wate a whil/ longer./ signed/ Catch me when/ you Can/ Mishter Lusk./ "
The bodies of Jews on the streets of the Krakow ghetto. Note the German standing behind the corpses holding a handkerchief to his nose.
The bodies of Jews on the streets of the Krakow ghetto. Note the German standing behind the corpses holding a handkerchief to his nose.
I remember these we had them and I threw one straight down right through my shoe and in my foot.
I remember these we had them and I threw one straight down right through my shoe and in my foot.
It's really hard to fathom, but a woman in Russia gave birth to 69 children in the 1700s. She holds the record for the largest number of children born to one mother. The Unnamed wife of Feodor Vassilyev gave birth to 16 pairs of twins, seven sets of triplets and four sets of quadruplets between 1725 and 1765. 67 of them survived infancy.
It's really hard to fathom, but a woman in Russia gave birth to 69 children in the 1700s. She holds the record for the largest number of children born to one mother. The Unnamed wife of Feodor Vassilyev gave birth to 16 pairs of twins, seven sets of triplets and four sets of quadruplets between 1725 and 1765. 67 of them survived infancy.
The Frugal Housewife, 1802. The first cookbooks published in America were reprinted from English works. Susannah Carter’s The Frugal Housewife, originally published in London, was one of the first cookbooks printed in America. Her work features a full alphabetical index for more than 500 recipes, providing a fascinating snapshot of mid-18th century Anglo-American culinary practice.
The Frugal Housewife, 1802. The first cookbooks published in America were reprinted from English works. Susannah Carter’s The Frugal Housewife, originally published in London, was one of the first cookbooks printed in America. Her work features a full alphabetical index for more than 500 recipes, providing a fascinating snapshot of mid-18th century Anglo-American culinary practice.
Olive Oatman, captured by the Mohave and tattooed.
Olive Oatman, captured by the Mohave and tattooed.
Women fighting for healthcare and abortion rights in the 1960s.
Women fighting for healthcare and abortion rights in the 1960s.
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