John Ortved

When the daguerreotype—the proto-photo—was first popularized in 1839, French poet and critic Charles Baudelaire railed against the form, calling it “deplorable.” And in the 178 years since its invention, the camera—and photographers—have courted controversy and headlines in equal measure. Here are the 10 most controversial moments in the history of the camera: 1. Death on […]

While ancient Roman armies largely hunted their rations during war campaigns, modern soldiers now have access to pizza that can last as long as three years.

Some are firsts, others have printing errors and others are simply rare and old—all factors that make these the most sought-after U.S. stamps.