1874

1800s

What Yellowstone National Park looked like more than 100 years ago

Here are eight beautiful views of Yellowstone National Park from more than a hundred years ago, as seen by artist Thomas Moran and published in 1875.

1800s

See old Lake Tahoe: How the Sierra vacation destination looked a long time ago

Here, take a look back at old Lake Tahoe – the big, beautiful lake that has been a popular vacation spot for generations.

1970s

‘Blazing Saddles’ was Mel Brooks’ hilarious take on the Western movie (1974)

Blazing Saddles is a western set in 1874, but this comedy also includes a gigantic pie-throwing scene featuring 40 swishing dancers, Tarzan, Cheetah and Hitler.

History of the phone - Alexander Graham Bell

1800s

The history of the telephone, with 50 examples of old phones, including early rotary-dial models

It was different then, The old enemy of distance prowled everywhere. And people were separated by the bigness of this land. That was what started

1800s

Dogs’ names: The most popular of the pack (1875)

Take a look back at the most popular names for dogs from the 1870s!

1800s

Have you seen Tom Collins? Plus 5 classic Tom Collins cocktail recipes

A Tom Collins isn’t a drink just named after some guy, somewhere. It’s a drink named after nobody, nowhere. Ah, but there’s a story to go along with it all. Find out the backstory of “Have you seen Tom Collins?” — and get recipes for four original, old-fashioned versions of the Tom Collins cocktail!