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A Retro Night: Unveiling the Secrets Behind a 1932 Postcard
“A Retro Night: Unveiling the Secrets Behind a 1932 Postcard”
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Hero Dog – Saved a Man From a Fire in 1886
“This dog saved my life during the fire of my factory, on the night of July 20 to 21, 1886. – W.A. Blokuis”
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Aspidochelone – The Fabled Sea Creature
Medieval Bestiaries often talked of the Aspidochelone, a large, mischievous sea creature.
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Unveiling the Human Form: 17th Century Anatomy Drawings
These intricate anatomy drawings explore the muscles and bones in a manner that is both medical and macabre.
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Early Plastic Surgery Innovation from 1910s
This set of photos, taken between 1914 and 1918, documents the pioneering work of Captain Francis Derwent Wood at the 3rd London General Hospital.
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Drawing Animals – How To Guide From 1797
These illustrations are from the book “Drawing Styles for Birds and Animals”, created in the late 18th century by Kitao Masayoshi (1764-1824).
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Floating Hat – An Unusual 1870s Photo
This floating hat leaves many questions. It was suspended and photographed by Eli W Buel in 1870 for reasons unknown.
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Vapo Cresolene – The Coal Tar Inhaler
Vapo-Cresolene, marketed in various forms since the late 19th century, vaporized a coal-tar by-product in the included apparatus for inhalation to allegedly treat a host of diseases.
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The Eiffel Tower Lightning Strike of 1902
A historic 1902 lightning strike at the Eiffel Tower, captured by Gabriel Loppé, highlights nature’s dramatic touch on Paris’ skyline.
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Fasciculus Medicinae – Medieval Medical Manuscripts
Fasciculus Medicinae are a set of various medieval medical treatises. The scope of the documents includes: plague, bloodletting, dissections, and astrology.
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Pioneer’s Cabin – Giant Tree House
This pioneer’s cabin was created out of a giant tree with a diameter of 52 feet.