July 22, 2015 at 12:01 pm
In 1969 Miles Davis’ Record Producer Sent This Memo to Columbia Records
Best use of the phrase, “Please advise”, ever.
Best use of the phrase, “Please advise”, ever.
Lead researcher Dr Steve Brusatte says it’s, “the single most beautiful fossil I have had the privilege to work on”.
In this vintage Tour de France photo from 10 July 1934, we see Federico Ezquerra during Stage 7’s 228 km mountain trek.
At the end of every quarter the Sifter highlights the top 25 “Pictures of the Day“, culminating in an epic Top 100 at the end of the year (check out the Top 100 POTDs for 2014!). It’s hard to believe we’re already half way through 2015. I can’t wait to see what the rest…
What a difference 20 years can make
In 1919, a smooth-talking businessman swindled investors into buying a skyscraper that was designed in inches, not feet.
“Detroit: Evolution of a City” is an incredible study of the growth, decline and revival of the city of Detroit through historic and present-day pictures.
First published in 1931, this ambitious “Histomap” by John B. Sparks attempts to distil four thousand years of world history (starting in 2000 B.C) into one glorious chart.
An amazing collection of vintage life hacks from 100 years ago that are surprisingly, still useful today!
Throughout history writers have put our thoughts, fears and insights into words we can cherish, remember and live by. Below is a collection of thought-provoking quotes by some of the most celebrated and revered writers in history. If you enjoy these quote compilations, be sure to check out our previous posts here. …
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