Usually, it´s a bad sign when a show loses its main character. Ratings drop, fans panic, and writers scramble to fill the gap. But in rare cases, the loss of a lead breathes new life into the series. This is…
The early 1950s featured gleaming chrome, black-and-white TV screens, and an array of jukebox melodies that still carried with them the faint, haunting echoes of wartime memories. This collection of 35 vintage photos from the early 1950s can serve as…
There’s nothing like taking your brain to the circus to experience an array of logic-defying optical illusions. The best part about certain optical illusions is that the more you stare at them to try to make sense out of what…
Los Angeles never sits still. Orange groves became freeways, ranch houses gave way to glass condos, and movie sets grew into neighborhoods. The 27 before-and-after photos below line up L.A.’s past and present—from a barren 1908 Sunset Boulevard (#21) to…
The cowboy saloon is one of the most iconic symbols of the Old West, and believe it or not, many of them are still around. These 15 historic watering holes haven’t just survived the test of time; they’ve preserved the…
When we look back throughout history it’s far too easy to get caught up on humanity’s shortcomings. This could be because it’s a valuable practice to learn from our mistakes.…
Long before souvenir stands and selfie sticks, travelers made the trek to Egypt’s pyramids for something far more elusive: wonder. These 17 photos taken between the 1860s and 1930s show…
For any of you who have been reading The Scroller, we’re absolutely obsessed with time. And particularly, the passage of time. I was born in the early 80s, which means…
We’ve all seen those Instagram posts that look too perfect—flawless looks, impossibly scenic backgrounds, and gravity-defying proportions. However, not everyone is a master of Photoshop, and sometimes, their attempts at…
We all fall on bad luck streaks every now and again. The worst is when those bad luck moments come for you in rapid succession and you don’t even have…
The 1980s were a time of excess, vibrancy, and unapologetic self-expression, and the fashion world reflected this dynamic energy in every stitch. From the boldness of punk to the glitter…
Mid-century diners in mint-green chrome, children in New York’s tenement streets, and a smiling Grace Kelly with her Weimaraner—when vintage photos are hand-tinted, the 1950s suddenly feel one heartbeat away.…
Nowadays there’s a wealth of high-tech simulators as well as incredibly accessible fitness tracking. Back then though, military training and boot camps in general were all kinds of gritty. They…
The 20th century was a period of remarkable transformation, with its defining moments captured in photographs that have stood the test of time. While we often view these iconic images…
There are plenty of people out there that dream of finally having a pool to call their own. In many ways, having a pool outside or inside of your home…
The NBA has undergone numerous dramatic changes tracing back to its earliest days. From the especially strange regulations such as jump balls following every made basket to the once normal…
As the 19th century came to an end, the Wild West was slowly fading into history, its rugged landscapes and untamed spirit giving way to the march of civilization. Between…