Behind every photograph from the past, there stands the lives of thousands of our unknown ancestors. Let’s take a look of some of the most thought-provoking historical photographs that tell us about the world, and ourselves. The crush of the ocean liner SS Normandie on 9 February 1942 at New York City’s pier 88. A … Read more
We mostly see the famous landmarks in all their grandness and glory, always photographed to mimic that perfect postcard scene. But how often do we get to see them from a fresh, totally different perspective? How about if we take a little step back to see what these tourist places would look like from a … Read more
No small thanks to globalization’s impact, Detroit remains a mere shadow of its former glory for the most part of the 21st century. While the city strives and continues to thrive in some areas, Detroit still has a long way to go to reclaim its title of being once considered the Silicon Valley of America. … Read more
FleetWit makes trivia fun (mostly ’cause you win more than just bragging rights)! Join FleetWit’s history trivia race TONIGHT at 8:30 pm ET with $745 in CASH prizes up for grabs! Brush up on your history by reading these 5 fun facts about President Theodore Roosevelt! Theodore Roosevelt served as the President of the United … Read more
If you’re a huge fan of the Titanic movie, like all of us here at Atchuup, your day will instantly brighten up after reading this. We are all familiar about that tragic story of the Titanic — the ‘ship of dreams’ that sank after hitting an iceberg in the North Atlantic ocean in 1912. Now … Read more
Old photographs offer us a window to our past — good or bad — the cultures that we’ve lost through the years, and the sense of community that comes from truly depending on each other. These pictures give us a glimpse into history that we may have forgotten, or even never seen! 1. A 7-year-old … Read more