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Less cold: Ocean cold period in the early 20th century less pronounced than previously thought

A new study shows that the oceans were less cold in the early 20th century (1900--1930) than previously thought. During this period the ocean appears too cold due to the way some measurements were ...
AOL

15 Fascinating Ads From the Early 20th Century

If you want to get a glimpse of life in the early 20th century, just look at advertisements from the era. These vintage ads were printed at a time before “Mad Men” and the Golden Age of Advertising, ...
The Conversation

The Edwardians: Age of Elegance – a glimpse into royal patronage of the arts in the early 20th century

Jane Hamlett does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...
Business Insider

Vintage photos show how dangerous railways, mills, and other workplaces used to be

In the early 20th century, deadly conditions on the job killed thousands of US workers each year. Railways and mines were dangerous, but so were factories and mills. Photos from the era show just how ...
The Inlander

Local historians weigh in on Train Dreams’ portrayal of early 20th century rural life

In the opening moments of Train Dreams — both the film and the Denis Johnson novella it’s based on — it’s 1917. In the ensuing years (mainly through the 1940s, plus a few scenes in the late ’60s) we ...
The Conversation

London: Lost Interiors – new book provides a rare look inside of Victorian, Edwardian and early 20th century houses

Vanessa Brown does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...