Accounts of the discovery of the “new world” often give the impression that Europeans’ first encounters were with small native tribes, saving major indigenous histories for large civilizations like the Aztec and Inca. In fact, the very first people the conquistadors met in the Caribbean were part of a distinct culture with its own […]

‘Saving’ South Africa’s San Peoples JamesHoare Fri, 07/25/2025 - 09:36

George McClellan was one of the most controversial generals of the American Civil War. Known for organizing the Army of the Potomac, McClellan earned praise from superiors for his ability to instill discipline within his men. However, his cautious approach on the battlefield led to missed chances to end the war during the early […]

Have you been? Do you need to go? We’ve seen Janet Leigh on the toilet in the Psycho bathroom, men of all ages on the pot and admired the bog at New York’s CBGB club and the dawning of the 1980s bathroom. In this gallery, photograph collector Robert E. Jackson share vintage snapshots of … Continue reading "Let’s Hear It For The Toilet Paper: 25 Vintage Snapshots of People And Toilets" The post Let’s Hear It For The Toilet Paper: 25 Vintage Snapshots of People And Toilets appeared first on Flashbak.

Shakespeare’s Lost Years JamesHoare Thu, 07/24/2025 - 09:14