In the spring of 1945, the streets of Berlin witnessed the savage fighting between German and Russian troops resulting in massive casualties and destruction. Towards the end, it became increasingly clear that the Third Reich was about to fall. But nothing quite marked their true end more than finding the bodies of Adolf Hitler and … Read more
Located near the Marshall Islands, at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, is a graveyard of World War II planes that have been resting peacefully underwater for 70 years. Wisconsin-based Coastguard captain Brandi Mueller gives us a rare glimpse, through his photographs, into this fascinating underwater site which divers have enjoyed exploring since the 1960s. … Read more
After years of war, this fascinating footage reveals the situation of Berlin in the summer of 1945, just after World War II. The video quality is truly remarkable. But beyond that, the moving pictures in color give us a rare look into the daily life of the destroyed city. Watch! [wp_ad_camp_1]
The Great War began on July 28, 1914 and lasted until November 11, 1918. We usually see images of the WWI in black and white. But it was also the time when the global war was captured on camera in color. With luck, we stumble upon this incredible collection of rare historical photos of the … Read more
When it comes to college dorms, some things never change. It may have modernized over time (WiFi, TV, air-conditioning, etc.), but when you see these incredible images, put together by the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s archives department, you’ll notice how family photos are still hung on walls, how students still chill out with their friends in … Read more
From flushable toilets, chewing gum and oldest written recipe, these are the world’s oldest examples of everyday things.