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47 Rare And Interesting Historical Photographs You Don’t Get To See In Textbooks

Who knew Mrs. Coolidge had a pet raccoon?

Bored Panda · Jul 15, 2025

Travel Back In Time With These 47 Stunning Photos Of 1920s D.C.

Would you like to walk the streets of Washington, D.C., a century ago?

Bored Panda · Jul 15, 2025

50 Historical Photos Of Washington, D.C., From The 1920s That Are Vintage US At Its Best

Would you like to walk the streets of Washington, D.C., a century ago?

Bored Panda · Jul 11, 2025

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Fresh off Trump firings, Library of Congress stares down a proposed cut

The past two months have brought uncertainty for the Library of Congress, after the president fired two top leaders and now as GOP appropriators take aim.

Roll Call · Jun 25, 2025

White House shows off a stern-looking Trump portrait with a knock-off Austin Powers twist

Reminiscent of his 2023 mug shot, the new close-up image shows Trump wearing a navy suit and red tie against a dark backdrop ... and with a very serious expression on his face

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2025

Time Leaves Its Fingerprints: 40 Places That Barely Recognize Themselves Anymore

How often do we stop to pay attention to changing surroundings?

Bored Panda · Jun 3, 2025

Washington Post Article Stresses the Library of Congress's Name, but Largely Ignores Judicial Precedent …

that treats the Library of Congress as an Executive Branch department as to Presidential removal of the Librarian.

Reason · Jun 3, 2025

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Firing, hiring and a mystery: The 225-year-old Library of Congress has never had a moment like this

The Library of Congress, a 225-year-old Washington institution, has never had a moment like this

The Independent UK · May 15, 2025

Donald Trump accused of ‘executive overreach,’ faces criticism from Democrats AND Republicans

Trump's penchant for favoritism is not sitting well with his supporters.

We Got This Covered · May 14, 2025

As Library of Congress crisis deepens, lawmakers tread carefully - Roll Call

Trump’s bid to exert control over the Library of Congress has resulted in a power struggle between the legislative and executive branches.

Roll Call · May 13, 2025

Two Trump appointees escorted out of Library of Congress amid White House takeover, report says

Trump’s firing of the head of the Library of Congress comes as White House officials can’t say what agency does

The Independent UK · May 12, 2025

Trump taps Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche as acting head of Library of Congress - Roll Call

Critics cite separation of powers concerns: “You can’t name an executive branch official to head a legislative branch agency.”

Roll Call · May 12, 2025

If You Wondered What Japan Looked Like In The 1800s, Here Are 38 Photos From That Time

These fascinating pictures let you catch a glimpse of what life was like in 19th century Japan.

Bored Panda · May 12, 2025

Trump abruptly fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden - Roll Call

Trump has fired Carla Hayden, the longtime head of the Library of Congress, a move Democrats panned as “callous” and “ignorant.”

Roll Call · May 8, 2025

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Bored Panda · May 8, 2025

If You Wondered What Japan Looked Like In The 1800s, Here Are 40 Photos From That Time

These fascinating pictures let you catch a glimpse of what life was like in 19th century Japan.

Bored Panda · May 2, 2025

50 Photos Of Legendary People You Probably Didn’t Know Were Ever Photographed (New Pics)

Do you know how the famous painter Vincent Van Gogh looked when he was young?

Bored Panda · Apr 30, 2025

56 Rare Photos Of Famous Historical Figures (New Pics)

Do you know how the famous painter Vincent Van Gogh looked when he was young?

TechRadar · Apr 26, 2025

I tried using ChatGPT to restore old photos, here’s how to really do it

How to use ChatGPT to restore old photos.

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PC Gamer · Apr 11, 2025

The Windows 95 start-up sound and the Minecraft soundtrack have been added to the US Library of Congress list of nationally significant recordings

One is significant to my childhood, at the very least.

Bored Panda · Mar 28, 2025

72 Really Old Maps That Were Once Key To Exploration And Navigation

If an atlas was your favorite ‘book’ as a child and spending time on Google Maps is now a favored pastime, welcome to the best post you’ll see all day. The post 72 Really Old Maps That Were Once Key To Exploration And Navigation first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Mar 26, 2025

People Are Sharing Pics Of Life 100 Years Ago, And They Might Put Things In A New Perspective

In case you woke up wondering how life looked exactly one century ago - we got you covered! The post People Are Sharing Pics Of Life 100 Years Ago, And They Might Put Things In A New Perspective first appeared on Bored Panda.

The Conversation · Feb 3, 2025

Rare portraits reveal the humanity of the slaves who revolted on the Amistad

On the night of July 1, 1839, 53 enslaved Africans revolted aboard the slaving schooner La Amistad – Spanish for “Friendship” – while they were being shipped to a plantation in Puerto Príncipe, Cuba.

National Film Registry Adds 'Dirty Dancing' And 'Beverly Hills Cop'

Library of Congress adds iconic 1980s films 'Dirty Dancing' and 'Beverly Hills Cop' to National Film Registry, along with other notable additions.

The Conversation · Oct 7, 2024

How a newspaper revolution sparked protesters and influencers, disinformation and the Civil War

There’s one question I get every time I give a talk. I’m a curator of political history at the Smithsonian Institution, and when I discuss the deep history of political division in our country, someone in the audience always asserts that we can’t possibly compare past divisions to the present,…

The Conversation · Sep 24, 2024

‘Russians at War’ documentary: From the Crimean to the Iraq War, soldier images pose questions about propaganda

Questions surrounding the film Russians at War linger following controversy surrounding it at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).

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