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When AC/DC Brought Thunder to CBGBs
In the late 1970s, the music world was undergoing a seismic shift. Two genres, punk rock and heavy metal, emerged from the underground,...
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1913: When Hitler, Trotsky, Tito, Freud and Stalin All Lived In The Same Place.
In January 1913, Vienna found itself at the intersection of history. The Austro-Hungarian capital was a cosmopolitan city, buzzing with...
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When Refugees Fled War-Torn Europe For Havens In The Middle East
As World War II unfolded, the devastation wrought by Axis and Soviet forces across Eastern Europe and the Balkans led to an unprecedented...
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‘Why I Hate My Uncle’ And Want To Send Him To Hell, The Strange Life of William Hitler: Adolf Hitler’s Nephew
When most people think of the name “Hitler,” it immediately conjures images of one of the darkest periods in human history. Adolf Hitler,...
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Glorious Colour Photographs of London in 1972
All I know about these fascinating photos of London in 1972 is that they were more than likely taken by an American tourist. They are...
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Ornitographies: Capturing The Flight Of Birds
Chronophotography is a process in which dozens of shots are layered in postproduction to produce what photographer Xavi Bou calls...
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Jean-Pierre Laffon, The French Photographer That Captured So Many Seminal Periods in American History
In 1980, the U.S. allowed women to actively serve in the military. Here, women take part in basic training against atomic radiation in...
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Early Yosemite Climbing Pictures.
Lost Arrow Spire - early ascent John Salathe and Yvon Chouinard Royal Robbins Tom Frost Young Chouinard with gear he likely made...
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Hunter S. Thompson and His Infamous Time with the Hells Angels
Hunter S. Thompson, the renowned American journalist and pioneer of “Gonzo” journalism, was no stranger to extreme experiences. In the...
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The Kinks’ Ray Davies Reviews the Beatles’ 1966 Album Revolver; Calls It “A Load of Rubbish”
The Beatles' album Revolver received high acclaim from rock critics, although it was not universally loved upon its release. In a 1966...
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