As the 19th century came to a close, prominent figures and institutions offered up their assessments as to how it would best be remembered and predicted what the 20th century held in store. Comparing ...

Nearly 120 years ago, at the 1900 Exposition Universelle in Paris, a display from the United States put the first post-slavery generation of African Americans on the world stage. The “Exhibit of ...

Souvenir silk picture commemorating the 1900 Paris World's Fair. PIcture features an image of the Exposition's recreated Swiss village. France ushered in the 20th century with their largest World’s ...

With the 33rd Olympiad kicking off later this month, here’s a look at what the Games looked like the first time the City of Lights played host. Editorial Visual Director The fittest, quickest, and ...

Incredible photos from the turn of the 20th century were included in a bold and spectacular Parisian exhibit designed to promote racial equality in the wake of the American Civil War. Around 120 years ...

TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. About the Archive This is a digitized version of an article from The Times’s print archive, before the start of online ...

Portland of today might not be that far from the Paris of before. Given the popularity of Portland's leisurely afternoon cappuccinos, the fact that duck fat makes an appearance at our most basic ...