Gyula Tornai: Master of Hungarian Orientalist Painting
This post was originally published on this siteGyula Tornai (1861–1928) was a Hungarian painter and one of the most prominent Orientalist artists of the late […]
Princess Diana Posing Alone in Front of the Taj Mahal, India in 1992
This post was originally published on this sitePrincess Diana was famously pictured alone on a bench in front of the Taj Mahal, India’s stunning monument […]
Brigitte Bardot: Captivating Beauty on the Set of ‘Doctor at Sea’ (1955)
This post was originally published on this siteLong before she became the ultimate global sex symbol of the 1950s and ’60s, a 20-year-old Brigitte Bardot […]
30 Glamorous Photos of Susan Hayward in Swimsuit in the 1940s and 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the 1940s and 1950s, Academy Award-winning actress Susan Hayward was a prominent Hollywood style icon and a […]
A Statue of Anubis in Tutankhamun s Tomb, Taken During Carter Expedition in 1922
This post was originally published on this siteThe statue of Anubis, the ancient Egyptian god of mummification and the afterlife, was discovered inside the tomb […]
30 Amazing Photographs of Lena Horne Performing on Stage in the 1940s and 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteLena Horne (June 30, 1917 – May 9, 2010) was one of the most elegant and influential live […]
Pascale Petit: The Sensual Beauty of 1950s–60s European Cinema
This post was originally published on this sitePascale Petit (born 1938) is a French actress who became one of the most alluring and popular stars […]
30 Beautiful Mid-Century Restaurant Postcards From the U.S.
This post was originally published on this siteThe mid-20th century was a golden age for American restaurant advertising, when bold, colorful postcards captured the excitement […]
20 Glamorous Photos of Ruth Warrick in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteRuth Warrick (June 29, 1916 – January 15, 2005) had a fascinating, high-profile entry into Hollywood in the […]
Sid Vicious’ Mugshot Taken After His Arrest by New York City Police on December 8, 1978
This post was originally published on this siteTwo months prior to this photograph, on October 12, 1978, Sid Vicious’ 20-year-old American girlfriend, Nancy Spungen, was […]
Woodstock on the Water: 40 Amazing Photographs of the Ramblin’ Raft Race on Atlanta’s Chattahoochee River in 1977
This post was originally published on this siteThe Ramblin’ Raft Race (primarily the one on Atlanta’s Chattahoochee River) was a legendary, massive floating party and […]
35 Iconic Studio Portraits of 1970s High School Seniors
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1970s was a vibrant and transformative decade for American high school culture, and these iconic studio portraits […]
Antonella Lualdi: The Warm Beauty of Postwar Italian Cinema
This post was originally published on this siteAntonella Lualdi (1931–2023) is an Italian actress who became one of the most beloved and charismatic stars of […]
27 Amazing Photos of Mel Brooks on the Set of “High Anxiety” (1977)
This post was originally published on this siteOn the set of High Anxiety (1977), Mel Brooks pulled off a masterclass in cinematic parody by doing […]
Jayne Mansfield Photographed Departing by Helicopter to Rotterdam on October 11, 1957
This post was originally published on this siteOn October 11, 1957, Hollywood star Jayne Mansfield made a legendary, highly publicized promotional visit to Rotterdam, Netherlands, […]
Viviane Fauny: The Ethereal Muse of 1970s High Fashion
This post was originally published on this siteActive in the late 1960s and early ’70s, Viviane Fauny was a striking French fashion model who beautifully […]
20 Striking Photos of Kathy Bates on the Set of “Dolores Claiborne” (1995)
This post was originally published on this siteDolores Claiborne (1995) is the Stephen King adaptation where Kathy Bates delivers what she has called her favorite […]
1957 Bentley S1 Continental Fastback Sports Saloon: The Pinnacle of British Elegance
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1957 Bentley S1 Continental Fastback Sports Saloon is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful and […]
Vogue Studio Photography From the Late 1940s and Early 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteVogue studio photography in the 1940s and 1950s marked a golden age of fashion imagery, transitioning from dramatic, […]
34 Amazing Photos of Isabelle Adjani on the Set of “The Story of Adèle H.” (1975)
This post was originally published on this siteOn the set of The Story of Adèle H. (1975), 20-year-old Isabelle Adjani delivered a hauntingly intense, consumed […]
Annette Stroyberg: The Seductive Danish Blonde of 1960s European Cinema
This post was originally published on this siteAnnette Stroyberg (1936–2005) was a Danish actress and model who became one of the most seductive and talked-about […]
Brooklyn Stand-Up Mugshots
This post was originally published on this siteBefore the stand-up series began, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) relied on the “Rogues Gallery” (established […]
Richard Roland Holst: Master of Dutch Art Nouveau and Symbolism
This post was originally published on this siteRichard Roland Holst (1868–1938) was a prominent Dutch painter, graphic artist, and designer who played a significant role […]
40 Glamorous Portraits of a Young and Beautiful Eleanor Parker in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1940s, Eleanor Parker built the foundational decade of her career as one of Warner Bros.’ most […]
22 Stunning Portraits of Suzy Vernon in the 1920s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteSuzy Vernon (born Amelie Paris, June 26, 1901 – January 24, 1997) was a popular French film actress, […]