This year the Wayback Machine turns 20! And we've been archiving web pages since 1996. Many don't realize that the Wayback Machine captures more than just screenshots! It's a complex set of tools. Our intern, University of Southern California computer science student Bridget Bell, lifts up the hood & gives you a look at how the #WaybackMachine actually works. Take it for a spin yourself: https://web.archive.org | Internet Archive

It's easy to search for high res public domain images to share and reuse in any way you'd like. Learn how below, then explore the collections here: http://on.nypl.org/231TsBt | NYPL The New York Public Library