Society
One-of-a-Kind Elevator Ride: One World Observatory at World Trade Center
Dec 29 2015
World Trade Center elevators are equipped with nine 75" displays, which, as you go up 100+ floors, take you on an incredible history tour of the birth of New York city. On the way down, elevators 'jump out of the building', giving you a scenic ride [down] through Manhattan's skyline. What an epic experience it is – a must watch!
Fantasy Worlds Pt.1 [20 Pics]
Dec 28 2015
What would buildings of the future look like? How would the 7 Wonders of the Old World look today? What would it look like to harvest natural resources in space? What about life under sea?
Find answers to these questions and more in the first installment of our new series, Fantasy Worlds.
Most Expensive Penthouses in the World: San Francisco
Aug 2 2015
This series highlights the most exclusive penthouses from the most prominent cities on Earth. Join us on a tour of the best penthouses San Francisco has to offer.
“Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood and probably themselves will not be realized.”
Aug 2 2015
– Daniel Hudson Burnham , FAIA (September 4, 1846 – June 1, 1912) was an American architect and urban designer. Burnham took a leading role in the creation of master plans for the development of a number of cities, including Chicago, Manila and downtown Washington, D.C.
Private Study Rooms of Famous People Pt.2 [20 Pics]
Feb 17 2015
Dive deeper into the world of Mark Twain, Hans Zimmer, Napoleon and other icons as we explore their private environments.
Best Apocalypse and Natural Disaster Scenes Pt.1 [10 Pics]
Feb 6 2015
A compilation of some of our favorite post-apocalyptic/disaster scenes. Enjoy!
Chernobyl, 28 Years Later [Video]
Dec 6 2014
Go on a very eery journey with Danny Cooke, as he explores what's left of once a 50,000 people city. Danny uses a DJI Phantom 2 and Gopro Hero 3+ for aerial shots, and Canon 7D for ground shots. The end result is, as the author puts it, "serene, yet highly disturbing".
“Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime”
Jun 11 2014
– This saying was coined by Anne Isabella Thackeray Ritchie (1837–1919) in her novel, Mrs. Dymond (1885)
“Happiness is not a goal...it's a by-product of a life well lived.”
Apr 16 2014
– Eleanor Roosevelt; she was the longest-serving First Lady of the United States, holding the post from 1933 to 1945 during her husband Franklin D. Roosevelt's four terms in office.
Oymyakon: The Coldest Village on Earth [20 Pics]
Feb 8 2014
Oymyakon, Russia has been dubbed the coldest village on earth.
Known as the "Pole of Cold", this northern Russian village averages -51°C in January, with an all-time record low temperature of -71°C in February of 2013.
Shocking Composite Portraits of Drug Users [6 Pics]
Feb 7 2014
London photographer Roman Sakovich created a series of photographs depicting the shocking effects of long-term drug abuse.
“He who knows all the answers has not been asked all the questions.”
Feb 6 2014
– Confucius, was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn Period of Chinese history. The philosophy of Confucius emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity.
The Vibrant Style of Congo [19 Pics]
Feb 5 2014
Each member of the SAPE (Société des Ambianceurs et des Personnes Élégantes - Society of Elegant Persons) has their own unique style, and it sure is cool. Photographed by Francesco Giusti.
“It's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it.”
Feb 4 2014
– Lou Holtz, is a retired American football coach, and active sportscaster, author, and motivational speaker.
