A Dog’s Life: A Brief History of the Turnspit Dog
A history lesson about the not-very-fun life of the turnspit dog, charged with trotting in circles to keep kitchens running.
13 Vintage Pictures of Sheep Shearing
Vintage pictures from the Golden Age of sheep shearing.
12 Vintage Pictures of Cattle Branding
The practice of cattle branding has been around since ancient Egypt, but it was the American cowboy that would make it famous.
Selling the Farm: 12 Vintage Pictures of Abandoned Farms
From the Library of Congress photo archives, a pictorial history of abandoned farms in the Great Depression.
Buttered Up: 12 Vintage Pictures of Churning Butter
Butter is one of the oldest foods, dating back to 6500 BC. Legend says that butter was first discovered when a nomad tied an animal skin of cream to his horse. After a long journey...
The Money of Global Warming: Q&A with McKenzie Funk
As the world starts to feel the repercussions of climate change, individuals and companies are rushing to adapt and make money.
