Video

February 25, 2019

Extremely Rare Black Emperor Penguin Captured on Film for the First Time

Filmmakers from the BBC were in for a surprise while in Antarctica for the wildlife series Dynasties. In the midst of a group of emperor penguins, one special member of the flock really stood out. An incredibly rare black penguin mixed in with the crowd and the BBC has stated that “this could be the first-ever footage of an all black emperor penguin.

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January 2, 2019

130-Year-Old Video Footage Lets You Explore Everyday Life in 1890s Paris

At the turn of the century, France experienced its Belle Époque. During this “beautiful age,” the country saw drastic advancements in art, culture, and technology. One particularly important invention that emerged at this time was the projected motion picture, which Auguste Marie Louis Nicolas and Louis Jean Lumière patented in 1895. With this new technology, the Lumière Brothers captured contemporary life in 19th-century Paris, culminating in priceless footage we can still see today.

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October 5, 2018

Breathtaking Drone Footage Captures the Vibrant Colors of Utah in Fall

For many, fall is their favorite time of year. The seasonal change brings about colder weather, but it’s also a time when leaves turn from green into a gorgeous variety of vibrant hues. Professional drone pilot Justin McFarland recently captured the colorful fall foliage of northern Utah's Ogden Valley, revealing a dazzling display of kaleidoscopic colors. It’s unclear if the video was treated in post-production; nonetheless, the staggering variety of colors on display are breathtaking.

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July 31, 2018

96-Year-Old Holocaust Survivor Is Now the Epic Frontwoman for a Death Metal Band

It’s not always easy to reinvent yourself, but it’s something that Inge Ginsberg has done over the course of her long life. Now at 96 years old, the Holocaust survivor has entered a new phase in her life: she is the frontwoman for a death metal band called Inge & the TritoneKings. Prior to rocking out with the fast-paced guitar and drums, Ginsburg’s life sounds like the plot of a historic film.

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