Help the Smithsonian Save Dorothy's Ruby Slippers From "The Wizard of Oz"
Few cinematic artifacts are as iconic as Dorothy's ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz. Never mind that the shoes...
World's Oldest Needle is 50,000 Years Old, But It Wasn't Made by Homo Sapiens
World's oldest needle found in Siberian cave that stitches together human history https://t.co/rCXw1vM8Dr pic.twitter.com/Iqwtumz0Gr—...
Archaeologists Just Found a 3,000-Year-Old Ball of Yarn
True story: Archaeologists in England just unearthed a 3,000-year-old—and extremely fragile—ball of yarn. Buried...
Broad Stripes, Bright Stars: The Changing Fabric of the American Flag
America has come a long way since its birth as a nation in 1776. But just as the country has evolved throughout...
This is the World's Oldest-Known Garment Still in Existence
There's vintage and then there's vintage. The so-called "Tarkhan Dress," a V-neck linen shirt currently on show...
Help the Smithsonian Save Neil Armstrong's Moon-Landing Space Suit
REBOOT THE SUIT One of the most fragile items in the museum's collection, Armstrong's suit was made to preserve...
Kim Kardashian's Fur Bikini Might Have Been Historical Cosplay
The ridiculousness that is Kim Kardashian came to a head in January, when the reality-show star hit the slopes...
"Soundweaving" Turns Traditional Folk Embroidery Into Playable Music
Soundweaving comes from design student Zsanett Szirmay, of the Moholy-nagy University of Art and Design Budapest,...
Neanderthals Turned Eagle Claws Into Jewelry 130,000 Years Ago
Neanderthals are stereotypically portrayed as thick-browed, imbecilic "cavemen," but our distant relations may...
Could This Silk Vest Have Prevented the First World War?
It was the shot that rang around the world. On 28 June 1914, 19-year-old Serbian nationalist Gavrilo Princip fired...
Archaeologists Discover World's Oldest Pants, Worn 3,300 Years Ago
The excavated remains of two trouser-clad men from the primeval Yanghai tombs in western China suggests that ancient...
Renaissance Women Removed Body Hair With Lotions of Arsenic, Cat Dung
Ever think of putting cat poop, arsenic or vinegar on your skin to get rid of pesky body hair? Women in the Renaissance...
Archaeologists Find 200-Year-Old Douche Under New York City Hall
Archaeologists digging around New York’s City Hall have uncovered a unique piece of feminine history- a douche...
Skinny Jeans Nearly Ruined America's Currency System
Dollar bills pass through our hands all the time, but we rarely stop to think about where the money comes from....
The Happy Accident That Resulted in Doctor Who's Iconic Striped Scarf
If it wasn't for a case of crossed wires, one of Doctor Who's most iconic accoutrements might never have been....
"Necropants," Made From a Dead Man's Skin, Were All the Rage in 17th Century Iceland
Strandagaldur, The Museum of Icelandic Sorcery & Witchcraft is home to what is possibly the world's only intact...
Prince George Baptized in Replica of 172-Year-Old Christening Gown
Even the future King of England can't avoid hand-me-downs. Per royal tradition, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's...
Ancient Egyptians Made Iron Jewelry From Pieces of Meteorite
Researchers at the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology at University College London have found that a collection...
U.S. Postal Service's Forever Stamps Honor America’s Industrial Workers
The U.S. Postal Service salutes America's industrial-era workers in a new series of Forever stamps. Unveiled Thursday,...
Vintage X-Rays Reveal Shocking Extent of Corset-Imposed Body Deformation
Back in 1908, Dr. Ludovic O’Followell started a minor opposition against a piece of clothing that virtually every...
Sentimental Value: New Exhibit Explores the Stories Behind Used Clothing
Do you care about connecting with your clothing or would you rather wear it without a second thought? Most people...
7 Photos That Changed Child-Labor Laws in America Forever
"Jewel and Harold Walker, 6 and 5 years old, pick 20 to 25 pounds of cotton a day" in Comanche County, Okla., 1916. HISTORY...
"Downton Abbey Effect" Sees Uptick in Sales of U.K.-Made Lucile Lingerie
DOWNTON EFFECT Unlike the fictional Crawleys, Lucile is part of British history. Founded by Belle Epoque "It"...
Vintage Pendleton Pamphlet Explains Meaning Behind Native American Symbols
Native American textiles aren't just a bunch of pretty pictures pieced together. Their colors, patterns, and even...
Edwardian Street-Style Photographer Captures 1900s Fashion Scene
1900s "BLOGGER" Photography gave Sambourne the ability to use friends, family members, and professional models...
Medieval "Lingerie" From 15th Century Castle Stuns Fashion Historians
Archaeologists have unearthed several 600-year-old bras that experts say could rewrite fashion history. While they'll...
World's Oldest Purse Unearthed—And It's Studded With Dog Teeth!
German archaeologists have unearthed what may be the remains of the world's oldest handbag. Although the purse...
Keep Your Shoes in Tip-Top Shape, World War II-Style
The original DIY doyenne, Mrs. Sew and Sew taught British civilians how to extend the lives of wardrobe staples...
How to Mend and Darn Clothing, World War II-Style
MRS. SEW AND SEW SAYS On darning holes and tears Do not wait for holes to develop. It is better to darn as soon...
Make Slippers for the Whole Family, World War II-Style
At the height of clothes rationing during World War II, U.K. civilians were introduced to Mrs. Sew-and-Sew, a fictional...