Thousands of German POW’s at Nonant le Pin POW camp after the Falaise Pocket battles in which over 30,000 Germans were captured. All these German prisoners of war were captured following the Falaise Pocket battle. By the evening of 21 August 1944, the pocket had been sealed, with c. 50,000 Germans trapped inside. Many Germans escaped but losses in men and equipment were huge. These photos show the human and the more realistic side of the German Army in the war....

German soldier giving bread to an orphaned Russian boy. Volkhov area, 1942 Heartbreaking to think this soldier might have had a child the same age at home. It really shows the humility and humanity of the people in the war. Just because they perceived each other as the “enemy” doesn’t mean either of them were more or less good than the other. At the end of the day, everyone is still human....

These striking images from 1948 show daily life at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts, capturing the experiences of female students at one of the nation’s most prestigious women’s liberal arts colleges. Taken by LIFE magazine photographer Peter Stackpole, the photos document an era when higher education for women was still evolving within a rapidly changing society. One of the students interviewed, Janet Trowbridge, was referenced in the article, stating, ‘…Janet believes that a woman’s college is the only place for a real education and that co-ed institutions like Missouri are just date factories....

In the 1930s, make-up legend Max Factor came up with an ingenious invention combining phrenology, cosmetics, and a pseudo-scientific approach to analyze a woman’s facial flaws. This is the Beauty Micrometer, a Clockwork Orange -style device that claimed to measure facial ugliness. Placed on and around the head and face, the beauty micrometer uses flexible metal strips which align with a person’s facial features. The screws holding the strips in place allow for 325 adjustments, enabling the operator to make fine measurements with a precision of one-thousandth of an inch....

A Suffragette’s Home. 1910. The woman suffrage movement actually began in 1848, when a women’s rights convention was held in Seneca Falls, New York. The Seneca Falls meeting was not the first in support of women’s rights, but suffragists later viewed it as the meeting that launched the suffrage movement. In the aftermath of the Civil War, Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton found themselves increasingly at odds with many of their former reform allies....

Long before sleek flat screens adorned our living rooms, television sets were bold expressions of artistic ingenuity, pushing the boundaries of conventional aesthetics. From the quaint and quirky to the utterly breathtaking, these vintage masterpieces showcased an unconventional beauty that is increasingly elusive in today’s tech-saturated world. In this article, we invite you to embark on a journey through time as we unveil 15 stunning retro TV set designs that embody the essence of unconventional beauty, designs that are hard to find in the modern era....

Ever take a moment to notice how people hold their cigarettes? It’s a subtle yet distinct habit. Some grasp them firmly between their thumb and index finger, while others opt for a more relaxed hold between the index and middle finger. But could these seemingly mundane choices actually reveal something about their personalities? You’re onto something there. Allegedly, the way a person holds their cigarette, along with their gestures, like how they walk, sit, or use their hands, can be a revealing window into their inner self....

In 1966, a small Welsh village was forever changed by a devastating event that shook the nation. The Aberfan disaster, caused by the collapse of a colliery spoil tip, tragically claimed the lives of 144 people, most of them children. This heartbreaking incident not only shed light on the dangers of coal mining but also showed a profound display of resilience and community spirit. A group of young schoolchildren at Pantglas Junior School had just begun their math lessons when a terrifying rumble filled the air....

Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, in a head-and-shoulders portrait taken by photographer Alexander Gardner on February 5, 1865. The second part of the American Civil War photo collection covers the people of the Civil War: the generals, slaves, civilians, politicians, and soldiers that lived through those turbulent years. For other parts: The American Civil War in pictures (part 1), 1861-1865 ; The American Civil War in pictures (part 3), 1861-1865 ....

Seen here is an aerial black and white photo of the famous Cologne Cathedral during World War II. The cathedral suffered fourteen hits by aerial bombs during the war. It did not collapse but stood tall in an otherwise flattened city. The twin spires are said to have been used as an easily recognizable navigational landmark by Allied aircraft raiding deeper into Germany in the later years of the war, which may be a reason that the cathedral was not destroyed....

The Elephants Foot of the Chernobyl disaster. This disaster happened in1986, this picture was taken in 1996, once the radiation level was weakened. This image might be one of the most impressive photographs of all time. While it might just look like a regular Polaroid of some industrial sludge in a rundown warehouse, you’re looking at the epicenter of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Known as “the Elephant’s Foot of Chernobyl” , this cooled molten mess of radioactive material was once potent enough to kill any human that stood in its presence....

In the heart of Harlem, where crowded apartment blocks echo with the sounds of city life, few would have imagined that one of those units hid a living jungle inside. Every day, Antoine Yates, a tall and quiet man known in the neighborhood as a part-time cab driver, came home carrying bags stuffed with raw chicken. His neighbors would joke about his odd diet, wondering how one man could eat so much meat....

In the years leading up to the First World War Britain and Germany engaged in a naval arms race. Britain had peaceably enjoyed its status as the world’s dominant naval force since the Napoleonic Wars but Germany now sought to contest that dominance. A new generation of ships became central to the naval race: the dreadnoughts. Named after the Royal Navy’s HMS Dreadnought, these ‘castles of steel’ came to symbolise naval power in the early 20th century....

In 1942, Office of War Information photographer Alfred T. Palmer visited Fort Knox and captured these spectacular photos of tank crews in training. With the outbreak of World War II in Europe, the American Army prepared with the creation of the Armored Force and headquartered it at Fort Knox in the summer of 1940. It was responsible for establishing armored formations, doctrine, and training in the use of armored vehicles....

Montreal, the vibrant and culturally rich city nestled in the Canadian province of Quebec, has a storied history that has shaped its identity into what it is today. One of the most captivating ways to step back in time and experience Montreal’s past is through a collection of captivating photographs that offer a window into the city’s street scenes during the 1950s. These snapshots provide a unique glimpse into the daily lives, fashion, and architecture of an era long gone, yet still echoing in the fabric of the city....

The winning scene at the finish of the first Tour. In the middle on the right: the winner, Maurice Garin, to his left: most likely Leon Georget. A publicity stunt dreamed up by newspapermen, the first Tour de France saw a rag-tag bunch of cyclists waved off from outside a bar on the outskirts of Paris in 1903. Rapidly the Tour expanded into a race will legendary champions, a set of iconic leader’s jerseys, and a wanderlust that took the race into the farthest corners of France....

A family at a drive-in restaurant has cool air piped into their car. 1957. During the 1920s, car ownership exploded. Everyday consumers were making more money and families were able to afford vehicles. In turn, businesses such as drive-in movie theaters and restaurants became more popular. After all, if the notions that drove motorists to the open road in the first place, namely the yearning for independence and personal freedom, could be extended beyond the car to the various activities associated with travel, there would be money to be made....

The office has transformed dramatically through the last decades: in layout, style, colors, work culture, and in technology. These decades saw the worker become more individualistic, with office design becoming more ergonomic and more high tech. It wasn’t until the 1960s that the open office really started to gain traction as a popular design for workplaces. Bürolandschaft, originally a German design approach that translates to “office landscape,” aimed to democratize the workplace and create more interaction among colleagues....