Time and time again, expert restorers have proven just what a difference colorized photos can make when looking back on history. And now, acclaimed director Peter Jackson is demonstrating the powerful impact of transforming black and white film into color for his new World War I documentary They Shall Not Grow Old.
In just its second year, the Historic Photographer of the Year contest is already attracting attention with top-notch entries by...
These days, the words “Old English” most likely conjures up images of a font used to evoke a historical feel.
For many teachers, their job is more than just covering the syllabus—they often go beyond the basic requirements, dedicating time and energy to inspire their pupils as much as possible. One teacher of this caliber of commitment to education was Ellen Harding Baker, an American astronomer from the 19th century who is famous for one particularly crafty education method.
The Egyptian pyramids are one of the defining architectural achievements of the ancient world.
Where can you go if you want to peruse vintage travel posters, Civil War photography, or explore America via WPA...
Bringing a bit of color to history, The Paper Time Machine is an incredible collaboration between Wolfgang Wild (the creator and curator of Retronaut) and Jordan Lloyd of Dynamichrome. In this book, over 100 photographs have been painstakingly researched and restored in a manner that brings history to life. From iconic photos like Dorothea Lange’s Migrant Mother and Lewis Hine‘s Powerhouse Mechanic to glimpses of famous monuments under construction, the vibrant detail highlighted in each image is incredible.
Researchers from Australia’s Griffith University have made stunning discoveries that are changing the way we think about the history of...
Calligraphers today have multiple tools at their disposal, including digital means to preserve their beautiful work.
Throughout history, cultures across the globe have adopted creative ways to deal with death. In ancient China, they crafted funerary sculptures. During the Dutch Golden Age, artists touched on mortality in their still-life paintings. And, in modern Mexico, people celebrate Día de los Muertos, a colorful holiday dedicated to the dearly departed. Though this festival has evolved over centuries, it remains one of Mexico’s most important events.
For centuries, people young and old have reveled in the fun and frightening festivities of Halloween.
One of the largest buildings in America dedicated to rare books and manuscripts, the Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library...
