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A Swedish farm worker, taking his family on holiday on his modified tandem bike (1949)
02/02/2025

A Swedish farm worker, taking his family on holiday on his modified tandem bike (1949)

The New York Central Railroad Streamliner 'Mercury' passes through Syracuse City Hall. 1936
02/02/2025

The New York Central Railroad Streamliner 'Mercury' passes through Syracuse City Hall. 1936

Oklahoma, 1940...CaptionMothers and children. Farm folks in Creek County, Oklahoma...SourceFarm Security Administration ...
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Oklahoma, 1940...
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Mothers and children. Farm folks in Creek County, Oklahoma...
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Farm Security Administration Russell Lee photographer

Mother and children making their way through a back alley. Liverpool Slums, England, 27th June 1962.
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Mother and children making their way through a back alley. Liverpool Slums, England, 27th June 1962.

David Lynch, with his father, 1949
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David Lynch, with his father, 1949

Control room for a German submarine, 1918.
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Control room for a German submarine, 1918.

Cousins 15 years apart
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Cousins 15 years apart

House built from a tree stump. "The Stump House on the Lennstrom farm near Edgecomb, Washington" 1905.
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House built from a tree stump. "The Stump House on the Lennstrom farm near Edgecomb, Washington" 1905.

June 27 1945: OkinawaWith his helmet liner as a pillow and the coral ground as his bed, Private John W. Emmons, of 110-2...
02/02/2025

June 27 1945: Okinawa
With his helmet liner as a pillow and the coral ground as his bed, Private John W. Emmons, of 110-20th Avenue, Sheffield, Ala., and his “friend” take a well earned rest in front of a 105mm Howitzer on Okinawa on June 27, 1945. The tired artillery man is with the sixth marine division and his friend is a unit mascot. (AP Photo)

Ingrid Bergman.
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Ingrid Bergman.

Abandoned huge mansion.
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Abandoned huge mansion.

The "Oldest Gold of Humanity" Was Buried 6,500 Years Ago in the Varna Necropolis
02/02/2025

The "Oldest Gold of Humanity" Was Buried 6,500 Years Ago in the Varna Necropolis

Richard White Bull, Oglala Sioux, 1899.
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Richard White Bull, Oglala Sioux, 1899.

In 1940, Kidder County, North Dakota, offered a vivid glimpse into a farming community at the crossroads of tradition an...
02/02/2025

In 1940, Kidder County, North Dakota, offered a vivid glimpse into a farming community at the crossroads of tradition and innovation. The Hoffer family, emblematic of the region's agricultural backbone, embraced mechanization as they worked tirelessly to sustain their livelihood. Central to this evolution was the Case tractor, a symbol of technological progress that replaced horse-drawn equipment and manual labor, revolutionizing tasks like plowing and planting.

A poignant photograph from this period features two of the Hoffer children, Vangie and Bill, perched proudly atop the Case tractor. Their youthful presence on the machinery underscores the essential role children played in farm operations and their initiation into the responsibilities of rural life. Their expressions—a blend of pride, curiosity, and determination—reflect the generational transition as they learned to navigate a modernized approach to agriculture.

Standing nearby is Ernest Hoffer, their father, whose guiding presence suggests a careful balance between adopting new technologies and preserving the hands-on wisdom of farming traditions. With the tractor hitched to a plow and the open expanse of North Dakota farmland as the backdrop, this scene captures more than a family at work—it embodies the resilience, adaptability, and unity that defined farm families during a transformative era in American agriculture.This photograph not only illustrates the technological advancements reshaping rural America but also honors the enduring connection between the land and the families who worked it, showcasing their unwavering spirit in the face of change.

Idaho, 1902...CaptionA thriving family of the Snake River tribes. [in front of tepee]...
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Idaho, 1902...
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A thriving family of the Snake River tribes. [in front of tepee]...

The expiration date has passed. Billy, the elephant at the Los Angeles Zoo, was shot in 1939. Old elephants can become u...
02/02/2025

The expiration date has passed. Billy, the elephant at the Los Angeles Zoo, was shot in 1939. Old elephants can become uncontrollable, and the zoo staff decided to protect themselves.

New York City 1947
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New York City 1947

In 1885, Queen Victoria, the longest-reigning British monarch, was photographed with two of her grandchildren, Princess ...
02/02/2025

In 1885, Queen Victoria, the longest-reigning British monarch, was photographed with two of her grandchildren, Princess Margaret of Connaught and Prince Arthur of Connaught. The photograph, captured by the renowned photographer Alexander Bassano, immortalized a moment of familial connection in the later years of the Victorian era. Queen Victoria, who had become a symbol of imperial strength, was a matriarch whose influence extended far beyond Britain’s borders, shaping the course of European royalty.

Princess Margaret, who is depicted in the photograph, would go on to become the Crown Princess of Sweden through her marriage to Prince Gustaf Adolf of Sweden. Their union solidified a connection between the British royal family and the Swedish monarchy that endures to this day. Princess Margaret’s legacy continued through her descendants, as she became the grandmother of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. Her lineage also stretches to Denmark and Greece, as she is the great-grandmother of King Frederik X of Denmark and Pavlos, Crown Prince of Greece, highlighting the interconnectedness of European royal families.

Prince Arthur, though not as widely known as some of Queen Victoria’s other children, played a significant role in British military service. He was a respected officer in the British Army and served in various overseas postings, adding to the depth of the royal family’s public and military presence.

The photograph itself is an example of 19th-century royal portraiture, capturing not just the personalities of the individuals but also the grandeur of the era. As one of the most celebrated photographers of the time, Bassano’s work conveyed the prestige of the British royal family, immortalizing them for generations to come. Today, these images offer a glimpse into the lives of a dynasty that shaped the history of Europe and the wider world during the Victorian period.

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