All articles tagged with #historical images
The article showcases 60 bizarre and fascinating historical photos that highlight the eccentric and unhinged aspects of the past, from giant alcohol towers built during Prohibition to underwater alligator races and atomic bomb crownings, revealing how wild and unorthodox history can be.
A collection of 32 rare and unseen historical photographs that offer a unique glimpse into various moments and figures from the past, including conjoined twins, early cityscapes, historic events, and technological innovations.
A study published in the journal Nature Climate Change reveals that Greenland's glaciers have experienced a rapid rate of retreat, which has accelerated over the past two decades. By comparing historical aerial photographs dating back to the 1930s with satellite images of Greenland today, researchers found that the rate of glacial retreat in the 21st century has been twice as fast as in the 20th century. The study highlights the alarming pace at which the Arctic is warming and changing, emphasizing the need for swift action to reduce emissions and limit global temperature rise to mitigate the future loss of glaciers and their contribution to sea level rise.