Curiosity Cabinet / World Before / Now
World Before / World Now
A visual shelf for archive frames, public-domain imagery, maps, and timelapse comparisons.
Gallery
Gallery brief.
- Location
- global archives
- Image plan
- Start as linked archive cards; use local thumbnails only after rights check.
- Alt text rule
- State what changed and why the image matters, not only visible objects.
Visual Comparison Pattern
This gallery should eventually support two-panel comparisons, timelines, maps, and short notes that make change legible.
Archive visuals need source, date, rights, and context. Without that, they are only vibes with a caption.