The Vintage News Jun 9, 2018 Mark Shiffer The Mongolian leader Genghis Khan was known to have fathered many children with different women. One study suggests that up to 10 other men in Asian history have rivaled the procreative prowess of Khan. Unfortunately, except for this one ruler, we don’t know the names of any of … Read more
The Vintage News Feb 19, 2018 Ben Wheeler A series of heart-wrenching images depicting child labor in early 20th century America has been brought to life after being expertly colorized. Among the photos is an eight-year-old cranberry picker, Jennie Camillo, looking desolate as she attempts to carry her heavy load in Pemberton, New Jersey. Other pictures … Read more
The Vintage News Feb 19, 2018 Nancy Bilyeau The Duchess of Gloucester forced to walk through the streets as punishment for necromancy. Carnegie Museum of Art – Pittsburgh, PA (United States) Dates: 1900 On November 13th, 1441, the curious people of London lined the streets to observe an act of public penance. The criminal was a … Read more
The Vintage News Apr 30, 2018 Kristin Thomas Throughout history, many notable women have had to disguise themselves as men in order to achieve their dreams. For instance, in the 15th century, Joan of Arc dressed in men’s clothing in order to lead the French army. There’s also Rena Kanokogi, who, in 1959, disguised herself as … Read more
The Vintage News May 1, 2018 Patricia Grimshaw The use of camouflage to hide oneself from an opposing person or force is nothing new. Since time immemorial, people have taken cues from the natural world and used concealment methods and tactics to hide their position and movement. However, this has evolved into being more than face … Read more
The Vintage News Apr 19, 2018 Nancy Bilyeau Photo: Immanuel Giel CC BY 3.0 In the spring of 1881, families across England deserted their homes, too terrified to sleep in their beds. They slept in fields or prayed in churches and chapels for God to spare their lives in the apocalypse that was foretold: “The world … Read more
The Vintage News Jul 19, 2018 Larissa Harris The historical position of royal mistress was a highly privileged arrangement but didn’t always offer security. As royal marriages were usually dictated by political alliances, it was not unknown for the king to take up a lover, or in fact several. But his royal mistress was more than … Read more
