If you were in a Soviet-era prison about oh, say 50 years ago, you’d have tattoos. A lot of them. But not just any tattoos, particular designs that were symbolic, that showed off your cred, and other interesting personal facts.
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Historic Scenes Merged With The Present By Nick Sullivan
There are still places today where we can see remnants of the past, and Nick Sullivan’s images of historic photos…
My Life As A Child, Teen And Student In The Communist Romania
“An 80s contemporary teen bravely documented via photos days and moments of a restrictive daily life along with the…
Abandoned Orient Express Train Reminds Us Of The Luxury Travel Of The Past
A Rotterdam-based urban photographer who goes by the name of Brian has managed to capture a piece of history that’s…
Before Amazon, We Had Bookmobiles: 15+ Rare Photos Of Libraries-On-Wheels
Long before Amazon, Audible, and other digital book distributors, bookmobiles were bringing literature to…
Before and After ISIS: Heartbreaking Photos Of Destroyed Historical…
A year after it was taken by ISIS, the Syrian city of Palmyra was recently retaken Syrian forces backed by Russian…
Women’s Beauty Captured 100 Years Ago In Vintage Postcards From 1900-1910
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10 U.S. Presidents Before And After Their Terms In Office
Barack Obama turns 55 today. Running one of the largest, most prosperous and most powerful nations in the world…
NASA Before PowerPoint in 1961
Ever heard the saying “It’s not rocket science!”? It’s often used by smart-asses who know nothing about rocket…
1960’s Afghanistan Was Very Different Before The Taliban
When you think of Afghanistan, you probably don\'t think of short skirts, nice cars and liberal lifestyles, but…