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While New York's thousands rush to crowded restaurants and congested lunch counters for their noon day lunch, these intrepid steel workers atop the 70 story RCA building in Rockefeller Center get all the air and freedom they want by lunching on a steel beam with a sheer drop of over 800 feet to the street level. The RCA building is the largest office building in terms of office space in the world. (original caption). Image taken 9/20/32; filed 9/29/32.

Iconic American Photo ‘Lunch Atop a Skyscraper’ to Become a Bobblehead

The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum is releasing a limited edition bobblehead based on the photograph.

BLACKBEARD THE PIRATE, US poster art, top: Robert Newton; bottom left: William Bendix, 1952

Who Was Blackbeard? The True Story of History’s Most Infamous Pirate

Was this real pirate as terrifying as books and Hollywood have portrayed him?

One of three Xanadu experimental houses, built 1979 demolished 2005 Public Domain

Whatever Happened to the Retro Futuristica Xanadu Houses?

These funky foam houses were tech homes of the future.

Dolly Parton and Danielle Colby from 'American Pickers'

‘American Pickers’ Star Danielle Colby Pens Dolly Parton Tribute Recalling 2014 Appearance on Show

The History Channel personality had the opportunity to pick items for a Dollywood rollercoaster.

Woodstock couple

Woodstock Turns 57: See Iconic Photos From the Legendary 1969 Music Festival

The festival became the defining music festival of the 1960s counterculture.

DUKES OF HAZZARD, John Schneider, Catherine Bach, Tom Wopat, 1979-85,

Who Is Still Alive From ‘The Dukes of Hazzard’?

Find out which star was so invested in the show that they created a ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ museum.

Alligator Farm Los Angeles

Do You Remember This Long Lost Alligator Farm in California?

The popular Los Angeles attraction that let kids ride alligators closed in 1984.

Little House on the Prairie, Sidney Greenbush, Carrie Ingalls, Walnut Grove

‘Little House on the Prairie’ Reunion Draws Devoted Fans & Stars to Walnut Grove (Exclusive Photos)

Cast and crew members celebrate, preserve, and share the legacy of Laura Ingalls Wilder.

Story Television Monster Month graphic

Monster Month Is Coming to Story Television This August

Do you believe in Bigfoot or the Loch Ness Monster?

Story Television Presents ‘Movies Week’ With a Slew of Historical Biopics & Miniseries

The History channel has some great movies in the lineup.

1937 All-Star Game players, from left, Lou Gehrig, Joe Cronin, Bill Dickey, Joe DiMaggio, Charlie Gehringer, Jimmie Foxx, Hank Greenberg, July 7, 1937, at Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C.

How World War II Changed Baseball Forever and Revived America’s Pastime

In 1946, when world war ii was over, the game’s best returned and America found itself renewed.

1776 Time Capsule Graphic

What Was Life Like in 1776? Take a Look at Our Time Capsule!

Who exactly signed the Declaration of Independence?

American Heroes and Folk Lore collage with Uncle Sam and Betsy Ross

15 American Folk Heroes & Historical Icons Who Defined a Nation

Celebrating some of the favorite larger-than-life figures of American lore.

American History and Civics quiz test

How Well Do You Know U.S. History, Civics & Geography?

Take the quiz and find out.

Brigantine Castle Pier, Brigantine, New Jersey collage

How New Jersey’s Brigantine Castle Revolutionized Haunted Houses Before Vanishing Forever

The pier side haunt was first constructed in 1976.

Elke Sommer Coppertone Ad

7 Things You Didn’t Know About Coppertone Sunscreen & Its Famous Ad Campaign

Do you remember those Little Miss Coppertone ads?

Little House on the Prairie. Jocko Sims as Dr. George Tann in episode 101 of Little House on the Prairie. Cr. Eric Zachanowich/Netflix © 2026

Who Was Dr. George Tann? The Real-Life Doctor Inspiring Netflix’s ‘Little House on the Prairie’

The true story behind the pioneering doctor who saved the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder.

1970s Fads Collage

Pet Rocks, Roller Skates, and Shag Carpet — Do You Remember These Forgotten ’70s Fads?

A look back at wildest trends of the ‘Me Decade.’

Pirates World, clown car

Whatever Happened to Pirates World? The Forgotten Theme Park Where The Doors Played

The park featured themed areas, rides from the World’s Fair, and even a film studio.

Marilyn Monroe Fun Facts Graphic

Celebrating Marilyn Monroe at 100: 26 Fun Facts From A-Z

From her ‘appendectomy’ to ‘Zelda Zonk.’

Marilyn Monroe during her USO tour, Korea, February 1954. -

How Bob Hope, Marilyn Monroe & Other Hollywood Stars Lifted Troop Morale Through the USO

How the USO brought a little bit of Hollywood to the boys serving overseas.

THAT GIRL, Marlo Thomas, 1966-1971

7 Female TV Trailblazers Who Shattered the Glass Ceiling & Changed the Industry Forever

A look at a few female figures who helped make television history and paved the way for future generations.

Marilyn Monroe at a London press conference at the Savoy Hotel, prior to filming THE PRINCE AND THE SHOWGIRL, 1956 -

Marilyn Monroe Vs. the System: The Behind-the-Scenes Story of Her Production Company

She created her own production company to gain creative and financial control over her career.

Squatters, Flash Shelton

Need to Get Rid of a Squatter? How to Contact Flash Shelton

‘They are people who have nice cars, they have good jobs.’

Hazardous History With Henry Winkler

Henry Winkler on ‘Hazardous History’ Season 2: ‘We’ve Unleashed a Monster!’ (Exclusive)

The ‘Happy Days’ star reveals more of history’s most dangerous toys, products, pastimes and crazes.

History of Baseball timeline header with Joe Dimaggio, Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth

America’s Favorite Pastime: A Quick Timeline of Baseball History

Here’s a run-down of baseball’s major milestones.

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS, US lobbycard, Charlton Heston, 1956

It Took 6 Months to Film This One Scene in ‘The Ten Commandments’

It was a huge endeavor at the time.

Route 66 sign over Hackberry store collage

8 Nostalgic Spots You Can Still Visit On Route 66

Might be time to plan a road trip.

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 25: Billy Joel performs at Billy Joel In Concert - New York, New York at Madison Square Garden on May 25, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

Who From Billy Joel’s ‘We Didn’t Start the Fire’ Is Still Alive Today?

Reddit is keeping track and has provided a list.

1996 Pop Culture Trivia Quiz header with Blues Clues

How Well Do You Remember 1996? Find Out With Our Quiz!

How well do you remember 30 years ago?