The photograph, first introduced to the public in 2005 as part of Donald Bloxham’s The Great Game of Genocide: Imperialism, Nationalism, and the Destruction of the Ottoman Armenians, seemed to capture an unflinching moment of cruelty during the Armenian Genocide.…

In the 1800s, the U.S. military used the systematic killing of buffalo as a strategy to weaken Native American tribes. By depriving them of their primary food and resources, this brutal tactic aimed to force indigenous communities onto reservations and…

In 1911, King George V and Queen Mary embarked on a journey to India that would go down in history as one of the most significant royal visits of the British Empire. The trip marked not only a major event…

The city of Jerusalem, with its storied history and profound religious significance, stood at a crossroads between past and future during the early 20th century. From 1900 to 1918, the final years of Ottoman rule marked a pivotal era for…

n the summer of 1911, a small team of explorers led by American archaeologist Hiram Bingham set out on a mission that would redefine the historical understanding of the Inca civilization. Their goal was to uncover Vilcabamba, the last refuge…

The Haenyeo, a group of extraordinary women divers, are known for their remarkable ability to dive to the ocean floor without the aid of modern diving equipment. Using only their strength, experience, and handcrafted tools, they harvest seafood from the…

Bruce-Vanderpuije’s photography has left behind a unique record of Ghana’s historical journey. He was born in 1899 and, after receiving training from another renowned Ghanaian photographer, J.A.C. Holm, opened his own studio at just 23 years old. His photographs captured…

The Gulf War of 1991, a pivotal conflict in modern history, was marked not only by its swift military action but also by the harrowing imagery it left behind. Among these, one photograph has transcended time to become an enduring…

Willie Christie’s photographic work has long been celebrated for its blend of modernity and a deep reverence for the golden age of Hollywood. The iconic fashion editor Grace Coddington, in the foreword to Christie’s new book A Very Distinctive Style:…

George Hoyningen-Huene, a Russian aristocrat-turned-photographer, remains a pivotal figure in capturing the vibrant cultural and artistic spirit of Paris and New York during the 1920s and 1930s. Though his name may not be as widely recognized today, his iconic images…