Potato History – A Spud’s Journey
The potato’s remarkable journey from the ancient Andes to international kitchens… and space!
The Meteorite Sword of James Sowerby: A Tale of Celestial Craftsmanship
Whether you’re into sci-fi or fantasy, I have a story for you. Let’s talk about a real life sword from outer space.
The Skeleton Characters of Dr. Louis Crusius
The wild 19th century skeleton character creations of Dr. Louis Crusius, an artist, pharmacist, physician and professor.
The Extraordinary Life of Captain George Costentenus: The Tattooed Greek Prince
Crazy adventures, kidnapping, tattoos and a guy that looks like Zach Galifianakis.
Poisonous Nightshades of the Public Domain
Poisons: good for witchcraft, hallucinations, medicine…and, well, poisoning.
The First English Book about Witchcraft and Witches
The Discoverie of Witchcraft (1584) is the first English book about witches and witchcraft (and stage magic!)
Till Eulenspiegel: The Folkloric Trickster of the 14th Century
A medieval jester who turned foolishness into an art form, one prank at a time.
Kangaroos, Wallabies, and Wombats, Oh My! Exploring John Gould’s “Mammals of Australia”
Explore John Gould’s remarkable work documenting Australia’s unique and mysterious wildlife.
Moldy Fruit: Public Domain Decay Illustrations
Moldy Fruit! Get your moldy fruit! We’ve got weird spots and bruises! Nobody beats our lumps and discoloration!
The Beauty of Conchology: Exploring 10 Fascinating Shells
We’ve dug up the best 18th and 19th century shell images on the beach. Let’s check out the collection.
Vultures: Nature’s Clean-Up Crew
Picking through old books and archives in our hunt for choice public domain tidbits we scavenged up some juicy vulture images. This is a feast for the eyes.
Strange Fruits: An Exploration of Nature’s Bizarre Bounty
From ratapple to bael to breadfruit, our selection of weird fruits will make you salivate (or not). Check out the strangest fruits in the public domain.