Meet Sylvia Gerrish, the Girl With Poetical Legs
This post was originally published on this siteSylvia Gerrish (born Lillian M. Rollins; May 1860 – December 8, 1906) was a prominent American musical theatre […]
The Story of Gunnar Kaasen and His Lead Dog Balto, Who Delivered Diphtheria Antitoxin to Nome, Alaska, Saving the City From an Epidemic, 1925
This post was originally published on this siteIn January 1925, a severe outbreak of diphtheria struck the isolated port town of Nome, Alaska. With the […]
Marina Berti: Elegant Star of Italian and Hollywood Cinema
This post was originally published on this siteMarina Berti (1924–2002), born Elena Maureen Bertolino in London to an Italian father and English mother, was an […]
Vintage On-Set Portraits of Claudette Colbert From ‘The Sign of the Cross’ (1932)
This post was originally published on this siteThese vintage on-set portraits capture Claudette Colbert during the filming of Cecil B. DeMille’s epic The Sign of […]
A Young Xi Jinping Posing in Front of the Golden Gate Bridge During His Very First Trip to the United States
This post was originally published on this siteThis photograph shows Xi Jinping in 1985 posing in front of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, […]
Historical Photos of the Deadwood Coach From the 19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThe Deadwood Coach (or Deadwood Stagecoach) is one of the most famous and historic stagecoaches of the American […]
30 Lovely Vintage Photos of Children With Their Cats in the Early 1900s
This post was originally published on this siteThese lovely vintage photos capture children posing with their cats in the early 1900s. The images show young […]
Fascinating Photos of the 1982 World’s Fair in Knoxville, Tennessee
This post was originally published on this siteTaken by Steven Martin, these fascinating photos capture the 1982 World’s Fair in Knoxville, Tennessee, an international exposition […]
The Father of Modern Knife Throwing: Amazing Photos of Signor Arcaris in the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
This post was originally published on this siteSignor Arcaris, whose real name was Gustavo Arcaris, is widely celebrated as the “Father of Modern Knife Throwing.” […]
30 Stunning Portraits of a Young and Beautiful Helen Hayes in the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteHelen Hayes (October 10, 1900 – March 17, 1993) was an American actress. During the 1920s, she established […]
Ulla Bomser: Elegant Face of 1960s Fashion
This post was originally published on this siteUlla Bomser is a Danish-born fashion model who rose to prominence in the mid-1960s, working in both New […]
The Orphan Train Movement From Between the Mid-19th Century to Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThe Orphan Train Movement was a massive social experiment operating in the United States between 1854 and 1929. […]
1907 Cadillac Model M Coupe: Early American Motoring Elegance
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1907 Cadillac Model M Coupe was a refined early automobile produced by the Cadillac Motor Car Company. […]
Rare Snapshots of Blanche Barrow in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteBlanche Barrow’s life changed irrevocably in 1933 when she became swept up in the chaos surrounding the Barrow […]
40 Funny Snapshots of People Eating Watermelon From the Early to Mid-20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the early to mid-20th century, watermelon was a defining symbol of summer, community gatherings, and rural life. […]
30 Vintage Portraits of Isabel Jewell in the 1930s and ’40s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn in Shoshoni, Wyoming, American actress Isabel Jewell (1907–1972) began her career on the stage before moving to […]
Skywriting on John Lennon’s 40th Birthday on October 9, 1980
This post was originally published on this siteOn October 9, 1980, to celebrate John Lennon’s 40th birthday and their son Sean Lennon’s 5th birthday (as […]
Charming Found Snaps of Jackie in Her 1940s Prom Dress
This post was originally published on this siteThese charming found snaps show a young woman named Jackie casually posing in her 1940s prom dress. Rather […]
32 Photographs of Paul Hogan on the Set of “Crocodile Dundee” (1986)
This post was originally published on this siteOn the set of the 1986 global phenomenon Crocodile Dundee, Paul Hogan approached filmmaking with the same laid-back, […]
Freddie Mercury Posing With Young Fans During Queen’s “The Works Tour” in Sun City, South Africa, in October 1984
This post was originally published on this siteFreddie Mercury posing with young fans, including an 8-year-old Neville Kaye on the left, in October 1984 while […]
Candid Photographs of a Young Kate Bush in Japan, 1978
This post was originally published on this siteIn June 1978, a 19-year-old Kate Bush embarked on her first and only promotional trip to Japan, celebrating […]
Thailand in the 1970s: 30 Vintage Photos of Everyday Life
This post was originally published on this siteTaken by Edward Eugene Masters, these vintage photos offer a vivid glimpse into everyday life in Thailand during […]
30 Color Snapshots Show What Halloween Looked Like in the 1960s and 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the 1960s and 1970s, Halloween was a highly community-centric, uncommercialized neighborhood event characterized by freedom, simple DIY […]
30 Beautiful Photos of 1980s Bridesmaids
This post was originally published on this siteThese beautiful photos capture the distinctive style of bridesmaids in the 1980s. From voluminous hairstyles and bold makeup […]
Newly Unveiled Playful Photo Strip of Dolly Parton and Carl Dean Goofing Around in a Photobooth, ca 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteThis candid, playful photo strip shows country music icon Dolly Parton and her late husband, Carl Dean, goofing […]