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  • Left: A black-and-white photo of prohibition protesters holding "We Want Beer" signs. Right: Wyatt Earp at age 75, seated in a chair, wearing white clothes in a black-and-white image. Text overlays describe the scenes.
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    39 Photos From 100 Years Ago That Put Time in Perspective

    For any of you who have been reading The Scroller, we’re absolutely obsessed with time. And particularly, the passage of…

    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 that my birthday is as close to the late 1930s…

  • Left: Black and white photo of a man in a suit holding ski poles, looking into the distance. Right: Black and white photo of a man in a suit and tie smiling at a woman in a patterned dress, both engaged in conversation.
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    40 Photos That Show the Way We Were in the Forties

    The 1940s was a significant decade throughout history that was defined by numerous instances of impressive resilience and massive cultural…

    The 1940s was a significant decade throughout history that was defined by numerous instances of impressive resilience and massive cultural change that was no doubt spurred by World War II, as well as its subsequent aftermath. We’ll take a broader…

  • Left: People dressed in vintage military uniforms and civilian clothes stand near a red bus at a station. Right: A soldier in a helmet and winter gear stands in the snow, looking into the distance with a determined expression.

    The War Years Reimagined: Colorized Photos From the Forties

    The 1940s were a decade marked by war, an overriding resilience, and numerous moments of profound change, due to the…

    The 1940s were a decade marked by war, an overriding resilience, and numerous moments of profound change, due to the events of World War II. Even though many of the images from this time in history solely exist in black…

  • Left: A colorized image of a naval aircraft being maneuvered on a carrier deck by crew members wearing helmets. Right: A black and white photo showing sailors on deck during an active operation, with some holding hoses.

    15 Images From The Battle of Midway

    The Battle of Midway, was carried out from June 4-7, 1942. It acted as an unforgettable turning point in World…

    The Battle of Midway, was carried out from June 4-7, 1942. It acted as an unforgettable turning point in World War II. It was a mere six months following the events of Pearl Harbor, that the U.S. Navy executed a…

  • Left: A soldier in camouflage stands with a rifle near a stone wall with a "Noriega" sign. Right: Soldiers in a vehicle with "Merry Christmas!" written on it, armed with a mounted machine gun, against a cityscape backdrop.

    19 Military Photos From Operation Just Cause

    Operation Just Cause, the U.S.Military invasion of Panama in December 1989, was a very quick yet intense conflict that was…

    Operation Just Cause, the U.S.Military invasion of Panama in December 1989, was a very quick yet intense conflict that was focused on successfully overthrowing dictator, Manuel Noriega. Over 27,000 American troops that were supported by airstrikes as well as special…

  • Left: A bustling dock with a blue ship and people unloading supplies, while a blimp floats above. Right: A military officer addresses a group of soldiers in uniform gear, giving instructions, with attention focused on him.

    20 Military Photos From Operation Overlord (1944)

    Operation Overlord, which was the codename for the Allied invasion of Normandy, was the biggest-ever amphibious-related assault in history. It…

    Operation Overlord, which was the codename for the Allied invasion of Normandy, was the biggest-ever amphibious-related assault in history. It also served as an unforgettable turning point in World War II. Specifically, on June 6, 1944 (D-Day), over 156,000 American,…

  • Split image showing two scenes: Left, a person stirs a barrel in a desert near a tent. Right, a person stands on a road with large flames in the background. Both wear military-style clothing.

    17 Rare Photos From Operation Desert Storm (1990-1991)

    The Gulf War, which was also known as Operation Desert Storm was a military conflict during the early 1990s that…

    The Gulf War, which was also known as Operation Desert Storm was a military conflict during the early 1990s that was defined by exceedingly high-tech warfare, vicious airstrikes, and an…

  • Left side: An old, rusty ship named "Bohai Paz" docked at a pier during the day. Right side: A ship engulfed in flames on the water at night, with smoke rising into the sky.

    10 Shipwrecks That Rival the Titanic in Tragedy and Mystery

    The Titanic was the most notorious maritime disaster in the 20th century. However, it was not the only tragic shipwreck…

    The Titanic was the most notorious maritime disaster in the 20th century. However, it was not the only tragic shipwreck to end up shocking the masses. Over the 1900s, numerous…

  • Split image: Left side shows men crowded on an old tram in a black and white photo. Right side displays a woman and child boarding a similarly styled tram in a colorized image. Both scenes depict early 20th-century public transportation.

    20 Vintage Photos of American Streetcars

    Take a nostalgic ride through history with these photos of American streetcars, showcasing the charm and evolution of urban transit from the past.

    Once often spotted in various cities spread throughout America, streetcars played a crucial role in helping mold urban transportation as a whole during the late 19th and 20th centuries. These…

  • Left side: Passengers in 1960s airplane seats watching a program on ceiling monitors. Right side: Two women in military uniforms at a control center with one speaking into a microphone, aircraft visible through windows. Black and white photo.
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    20 Photos of Early Airlines and Air Traffic Controllers

    Before the digital age took over with radar screens as well as automated flight systems, air traffic controllers were forced…

    Before the digital age took over with radar screens as well as automated flight systems, air traffic controllers were forced to lean on rudimentary tools, radio transmissions, and also laser-sharp…

  • Left: A man in a suit on roller skates is getting fuel pumped into a tank on his back. Right: A man in vintage ski gear, holding a bicycle wheel and broom, stands on snow-covered ground.
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    20 Photos of Milkmen, Ice Delivery Workers, and Other Lost Jobs of the 1900s

    These lost jobs from the 1900s capture milkmen, ice delivery workers, and other once-common roles replaced by modern life.

    These lost jobs from the 1900s capture milkmen, ice delivery workers, and other once-common roles replaced by modern life.

  • A close-up of two watches: on the left, a modern silver wristwatch with a green face displaying the date and day; on the right, a vintage silver pocket watch with a white face and black numerals.
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    20 Timelessly Impressive Nostalgic Watches

    Watches have long since been serving more functions than just keeping the time. They’re true symbols of dedicated craftsmanship, status,…

    Watches have long since been serving more functions than just keeping the time. They’re true symbols of dedicated craftsmanship, status, and also personal style. Whether we’re talking about a vintage…

  • Left side of the image: A woman with hoop earrings and a beaded necklace smiles, showcasing a 1920s hairstyle. Right side: A woman sits with her feet in footrests attached to a vintage exercise device with belts strapped around her legs.
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    20 Images From The Roaring ’20s

    The 1920s were a decade that reverberates through history as one of opulence, rebellion, and transformation. Known as the Roaring…

    The 1920s were a decade that reverberates through history as one of opulence, rebellion, and transformation. Known as the Roaring ’20s, this era exploded with innovation in fashion, music, and…

  • Black and white photo of three pigeons. The central pigeon is equipped with a small camera strapped to its body. The other two pigeons stand nearby, facing different directions. The background appears to be a wooden structure.
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    15 Spy Gadgets That Were Used During the Cold War

    The Cold War involved a high-stakes game with elements of espionage, deception, and rapid technological innovation. There were intelligence agencies…

    The Cold War involved a high-stakes game with elements of espionage, deception, and rapid technological innovation. There were intelligence agencies like the CIA as well as the KGB that ended…

  • Split image featuring an old nautical map on the left with ships and coastlines, and a series of detailed, black-and-white antique maps on the right, showing geographical and topographical features.
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    15 Hidden Maps and Lost Routes From Early Explorers

    Throughout history, explorers from all walks of life have set out into the unknown to map new lands and also…

    Throughout history, explorers from all walks of life have set out into the unknown to map new lands and also chart dangerous waters. However, not every explorer’s discovery has been…

  • Sepia-toned photo of a man in a bowler hat on the left, surrounded by a circle. On the right, a stack of gold bars with the text "Tom Ketchum's Hidden Loot.
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    15 Wild West Mysteries Experts Haven’t Solved

    To this day, the Wild West can overwhelm someone with a rush of nostalgia for adventurous, even dangerous times that…

    To this day, the Wild West can overwhelm someone with a rush of nostalgia for adventurous, even dangerous times that have long since passed. While there are still plenty of…

  • Left: A black-and-white photo of a man and woman sitting on logs in a wooded area, dressed in vintage attire. Right: A black-and-white photo of a man in a suit and a woman in a polka dot dress with a dog, standing on a paved path.
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    20 Photos of Classic 1940s Styles

    The 1940s was rich in the reinvention of style as people knew it. Numerous impeccable double-breasted suits, as well as…

    The 1940s was rich in the reinvention of style as people knew it. Numerous impeccable double-breasted suits, as well as fedoras, flocked to the streets alongside elegant dresses that had…

  • Left: A small, secluded beach with a brick patio and wooden hut overlooking the ocean. Right: An abandoned, overgrown pool area with a deteriorating building in the background. Graffiti covers some of the building's surfaces.
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    21 Photos of Abandoned Resorts

    There’s something unshakably eerie about once decadent and thriving resorts that have since been abandoned. You can almost picture how…

    There’s something unshakably eerie about once decadent and thriving resorts that have since been abandoned. You can almost picture how those grand lobbies and poolside courtyards once looked when they…