Jeanne Klein: Elegant Muse of Mid-Century Fashion
This post was originally published on this siteJeanne Klein was a French-American fashion model active in the 1950s, best known for her elegant beauty and […]
The First American Woman in Space: 34 Amazing Photos of a Young Sally Ride From Between the Late 1970s and 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteDr. Sally Ride (May 26, 1951 – July 23, 2012) was an American physicist, trailblazing astronaut, and educator […]
The Siberian “Mad Monk”: Portraits of Grigori Rasputin From the 1900s and 1910s
This post was originally published on this siteGrigori Rasputin (full name Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin, born January 21, 1869 – December 30, 1916) was a Russian […]
Riverview Amusement Park, 1962: Vintage Portraits by Laird Scott
This post was originally published on this siteIn the summer of 1962, Chicago’s beloved Riverview Amusement Park — one of the largest and most popular […]
Iconic Photograph of a Jewish Mother and Her Daughter, Liberated From Bergen-Belsen Train, in April 1945
This post was originally published on this site In the final weeks of World War II, as Allied forces advanced deep into Germany, the SS […]
30 Vintage Photos of Ursula Andress on the Set of “4 for Texas” (1963)
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1963, Swiss actress Ursula Andress was one of the most desirable and iconic sex symbols in the […]
Portraits of Danish Actress Lilian Ellis in the 1920s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the late 1920s and early 1930s, Danish actress Lilian Ellis (1907-1951) had a short but glittering career […]
The Golden Age of Art Nouveau: 40 Vintage Exhibition Posters From the Early 1900s
This post was originally published on this siteThe early 1900s, often regarded as the Golden Age of Art Nouveau, witnessed an extraordinary flowering of decorative […]
Photos of Bob Dylan During Recording Sessions for His Debut Album at Columbia Studio in New York City in 1961
This post was originally published on this siteIn November 1961, a 20-year-old Bob Dylan entered Columbia Studios in New York City to record his self-titled […]
A Daguerreotype of Caesar, the Earliest Known Portrait of an African American
This post was originally published on this siteCaesar (c. 1737? – 1852) was an enslaved man in New York who is notable for a surviving […]
Vera-Ellen: The Radiant Dancing Star of Hollywood Musicals
This post was originally published on this siteVera-Ellen (1921–1981) was an American actress, singer, and dancer who lit up the screen during Hollywood’s Golden Age […]
Portraits of Teenage Priscilla Beaulieu (Later Known as Priscilla Presley) in West Germany From Between 1960 and 1962
This post was originally published on this siteBetween 1960 and 1962, Priscilla Beaulieu lived a mostly long-distance relationship with Elvis Presley while navigating her teenage […]
Greta Plattry: The Elegant Soul of American Knitwear and Sportswear
This post was originally published on this siteGreta Plattry (1909–2006) was a German-American fashion designer known for her elegant yet practical sportswear and knitted separates […]
The Story of Steve McQueen With His 1958 Porsche Speedster, the First Brand-New Car He Ever Purchased
This post was originally published on this siteSteve McQueen’s 1958 Porsche 356 A 1600 Super Speedster (Chassis 84855) is legendary as the first brand-new car […]
30 Fascinating Photos of Rosemary Clooney in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteRosemary Clooney (May 23, 1928 – June 29, 2002) was an American singer and actress. She was a […]
Konstantin Ukhtomsky: Master of Architectural Elegance
This post was originally published on this siteKonstantin Ukhtomsky (1818–1881) was a prominent Russian painter and watercolorist, best known for his exquisite architectural views and […]
The Story of Child Shooting Her Middle-Aged Husband in Tennessee, 1942
This post was originally published on this siteIn June 1942, 14-year-old child bride Mattie Pearl Manning (née Morgan) and her father, Frank Morgan, were both […]
35 Elegant Vintage Photos That Defined 1930s Women’s Swimwear
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1930s marked a golden era in women’s swimwear, when bathing suits evolved from bulky, modest garments into […]
The History of Canaries in Coal Mines
This post was originally published on this siteThe use of canaries in coal mines began in the late 19th century as a biological early-warning system […]
Sonja Henie: The Ice Queen Who Conquered Hollywood
This post was originally published on this siteSonja Henie (1912–1969) was a Norwegian figure skater and actress who became one of the most famous and […]
The Wedding of Republican Milicianos in 1936
This post was originally published on this siteThe photograph titled La boda de los milicianos (The Wedding of a Militiaman and a Militiawoman), capturing the […]
1955 Maserati A6G/54 2000 Spyder Zagato: A Rare Italian Masterpiece
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1955 Maserati A6G/54 2000 Spyder Zagato is one of the rarest and most desirable Italian sports cars […]
Amazing Photography by Dennis Hopper in the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteBefore Dennis Hopper directed Easy Rider (1969) or became the chaotic icon of New Hollywood, he was blacklisted […]
Grave Stones Surrounding the Hardy Tree in St. Pancras Old Church, London
This post was originally published on this siteThe Hardy Tree was a famous ash tree in the churchyard of St Pancras Old Church in London, […]
Paris Street Life: 30 Vintage Photos From 1968 and 1970
This post was originally published on this siteThese compelling vintage photos offer a raw and intimate look at Parisian street life during two pivotal years: […]