photography
Eclipse Images Throughout History Capture Shock and Awe
For more than a century, photographs have documented our enthusiasm, wonder, and ‘eclipse madness.’
Articles by Anika Burgess
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Stories shared by this traveler.
soviet architecture
On Vacation in Soviet-Era Sanatoriums
The treatments are no longer mandatory, but they're still available.
cemeteries
In Search of Cemeteries Alive With Beauty, Art, and History
These resting places celebrate life.
medicine
When Infants in Incubators Were a Sideshow Attraction
Archival photographs show the spectacle of babies who went on display, in an effort to save their lives.
photography
Women Built London's Waterloo Bridge, But It Took These Photos to Prove It
Uncovering evidence of a long-forgotten history.
trains
In 1900, Photographing an Entire Train Required the World’s Biggest Camera
With bellows big enough to stand in.
landscapes
A Surreal, Pastel Perspective on the World's Largest Salt Flat
Dreamy images of Bolivia's Salar de Uyuni.
houses
Zofia Rydet Spent the Last Decades of Her Life Trying to Photograph Every House in Poland
Inside an archive of more than 20,000 documentary images.
collections
When Local Roller Rinks Had Their Own Collectible Stickers
Distinctive designs from the "Golden Age" of roller-skating.
medieval
The Secret Meanings Behind the Beasts in a Medieval Menagerie
In Middle Age Europe, animals were popular storytellers.
maps
The World's Newest, Most Gloriously Designed Maps
Cartographers, rejoice.
roadside attractions
Sometimes, Gas Stations Are Beautiful
A new book captures their strange appeal.
photography
Famous Landmarks, Before They Were Finished
Revealing photos of works-in-progress.
pigeons
For a Brief, Glorious Moment, Camera-Wielding Pigeons Spied From Above
In the early 20th century, Julius Neubronner turned his birds into photographers.
architecture
The Mystery Man Who Spent 20 Years Photographing North American Buildings
His name was Barry Gfeller, and he left behind an astonishing 50,000 previously unseen images.
science
How a 19th-Century Biologist Became an Underwater Photography Pioneer
A deep dive into the "submarine landscapes" of Louis Boutan.
sacred spaces
An Island's Spiritual History, Documented in Haunting Photographs
Walking the trails to prayer on Japan’s Nozaki Island, once home to persecuted Christians.
art
The Creatively Messy Work Tables of Italy's Skilled Artisans
Capturing the years of work it takes to master a craft.
gardens
Every City Has Its Secret Gardens
Step inside the hidden green spaces of cities around the world.
models
Miniature Models of History's Most Famous Photographs
A pair of artists spent years recreating these iconic images in three dimensions.
medieval
The Artful Imperfection of Medieval Manuscript Repair
Old parchment is full of creative fixes.
nature
Photographing the Unbridled Power of a Supercell Storm
Nature at its most tempestuous.
abandoned
A Photographer’s Journey Through the Former Spas of Soviet Georgia
Remnants of communist leisure in the shadow of war.
design
Celebrating Berlin's Typography, Before It Vanishes
A tour of the city's most striking signs.
