1893: Visitors to the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago got to ride the debut of the first Ferris wheel, which was designed by George W. Ferris. Advertisement ...

The 1893 World's Columbian Exposition was an assertive statement about American culture and identity. Celebrating the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' arrival in the New World. The fair was ...

The World Columbian Exposition of 1893 in Chicago and the world’s fairs that came to New York City in 1939 and 1964 still linger in the collective imagination; few outside of eastern Tennessee are ...

This article was originally published with the title “ Photography at the World's Columbian Exposition ” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 68 No. 23 (June 1893), p. 354 doi:10.1038 ...

New Delhi, Jun 2 (PTI) The month-long exposition of Lord Buddha’s holy relics, spanning multiple cities in Vietnam, drew over 17 million devotees, officials on Monday said. The sacred relics, ...