Signal Hill: The Birthplace of Modern Communications

Overlooking the harbour of St John’s, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, is a massive piece of rock towering 140 meters above the Atlantic Ocean. The rock, known as Signal Hill

The Dust Bowl of The 1930

The 1930s were some of the driest years in American history. Eight long years of drought, preceded by inappropriate cultivation technique, and the financial crises of the Great Depression forced many farmers off the land abandoning their fields throughout the Great Plains that run across the heart of mainland United States.

Carving Dead Trees Into Public Art

Trees have long life spans, but eventually they too die of old age or succumb to diseases or get damaged in thunderstorms and hurricanes. When trees in urban spaces die and show signs of toppling over or breaking off, the city might decide to remove them for the safety of those around. The remaining stumps then provide a wonderful opportunity for wood carvers to showcase their talent and liven up the neighborhood at the same time.

The Witness Trees of The American Civil War

Across the United States there are hundreds and thousands of trees that have stood around for many centuries and bore witness to the history in that area. Some of these trees were present during key events in American history like the Civil War battles. Historians call these trees “witness trees”.

Fractal: A Magnificent Supercell Thunderstorm Timelapse

For the last decade, Kansas-based photographer Chad Cowan has driven almost 100,000 miles across the United States chasing powerful supercell thunderstorms and recording them in high definition.

The Fluorescent Rocks of Sterling Hill Mining Museum

The Sterling Hill Mining Museum in New Jersey, United States, is known for its variety of immersive and educational exhibits, but is best known for its massive collection of fluorescent minerals.

The Man Who ‘Died’ and Came Back to Plant Trees

Twenty some years ago David Milarch hovered above the bed, looking down at his motionless body. Years of alcoholism had booted him out of his life.

360-Degree Panoramic Photos Celebrate the Majestic Beauty of Grand Libraries

George Peabody Library, Baltimore

Who doesn’t love a gorgeous library? Photographer Thomas R. Schiff proves you don’t have to leave the United States to find stunning library interiors.

Flatland II: Stunning Photo Manipulations

Turkish digital artist and photographer Aydin Büyüktas creates sensational photographic images for his series ‘Flatland II’