1876

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.

Construction of the Statue of Liberty and renovations

1800s

Construction of the Statue of Liberty: See her like you’ve never seen her before

It took years to complete the construction of the Statue of Liberty. Look behind the scenes into how it was done, plus close-up shots from renovations.

The Battle of the Little Bighorn, showing Native Americans on horseback in foreground.

1800s

The Battle of Little Bighorn: Original newspaper stories & more details from the disastrous conflict in 1876

Find out what set in motion the deadly chain of events that led to General Custer’s troops being overwhelmed by Sitting Bull’s force of 8,000 Lakota & Cheyenne during The Battle of Little Bighorn.

Gold Rush in California - Currier and Ives

1800s

How the California Gold Rush of 1849 began, and what life was really like for the miners

How did the great Gold Rush of 1849 get started? Find out its history, how it made people rich and poor – and helped make California what it is today.

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

See Armsmear, Col. Samuel Colt’s famously over-the-top Victorian mansion built in Hartford, Connecticut

Armsmear, the Connecticut mansion also known as the Samuel Colt House, was built on a huge plot of land owned by the inventor of the famous firearm. See what this grand and spacious Victorian home was like in its heyday!

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!