Slideshow: Humanity’s Traditional Dwelling Places
Humans have constructed all sorts of abodes across cultures and history: Read more
Category Archives: Slideshows
Slideshow: 27 Cool Coats of Arms
Coats of arms are heraldic designs that grew out of the European Middle Ages. They were originally meant to distinguish people in combat because faces were concealed by helmets. Now whole families, provinces, states and agencies have them, but the most well-known are those of nations. Read more
Slideshow: Humanity’s Striking Diversity of Traditional Dress
Humans have adorned themselves in myriad ways, across time and across cultures. Much of it was and remains functional. But clothing is also a canvas for the human spirit. Here’s 34 different ways we painted it. Read more
Slideshow: How the World Map Has Changed
From the first civilizations in Mesopotamia, to the European Age of Sail, our understanding of the planet and its inhabitants has undergone incredible growth. Read more