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What Did It Look Like: The Civil War Age

Rare and beautiful historical photos unearthing fascinating scenes in the age of the civil war, on the same grounds that look very different today. Looking at these photos, it's hard not to compare them to the hustle and bustle of today's world. Submitted by: Daan S.

QUIZ: How Much Do You Know of the US Civil War?

QUIZ: How Much Do You Know of the US Civil War? quiz Do you have what it takes to ace our American Civil War trivia quiz?

Hidden From Civilization Are the Last Uncontacted Tribes

Surma People The Surma people reside in Southern Sudan and southwestern Ethiopia and for years avoided any contact with Western civilization. The Surma are best known for the important role played by piercing and lip plates in their culture.

These American History “Facts” Are Actually False

Betsy Ross didn’t make the stars and stripes It's a widely accepted belief among Americans that George Washington recruited seamstress Betsy Ross to help design the first American flag. However, historical evidence suggests otherwise.

These Native American Achievements Are Truly Outstanding!

However, our understanding of human societies has come a long way since then, and we can now appreciate that many aspects of Native American civilizations were actually far more advanced than most of Europe at that time.

pictures of the Vietnam War

The Vietnam war ended on April 30, 1975, with the fall of Saigon. Many of the photographs that came out of that war are still etched in our minds.

Forgotten Societies: 6 Little-Known Civilizations

History books often highlight the powerful empires and civilizations that were prominent in their respective eras. These ancient civilizations rose and fell, leaving behind legacies that have significantly impacted our world.

The Life and Works of Walt Whitman, an American Symbol

Poet Walt Whitman is a canonic figure in the history of American Poetry. He was an innovator in every fiber of his existence and very much ahead of his time.

How Well Do You Know America? 7 USA Quizzes!

Wars have been fought, independence was won and kept at a hard price. Civil war, economic crises, enemies within and without - and through it all, the United States have shone as one of the leaders of the world in science, entertainment, and art.

War is Hell, and Here's Proof!

An amazing series from the last 20 years of wartime photography by Steve McCurry, an American photojournalist best known for his photograph, "Afghan Girl", which you have probably all seen as the iconic image of National Geographic magazine.

These Old Photos Reveal a Good Deal About the 19th Century

Pelot/Bob Zeller By the time of the American Civil War, stereoscopic photography, a technique of combining 2 photos to give the image a 3D effect, had just been invented, and here we can see one of its first important uses ever.

This is The OLDEST American Motorcycle Company

Ace Motor - 1919 Source This company, founded in 1919 by American engineer William G. Henderson, operated smoothly until 1924. They specialized in large luxury four-cylinder motorcycles.