The 1959 Shamrock: The Irish Car That Didn’t Have the Luck of the Irish
This post was originally published on this siteThe Shamrock was the brainchild of William Curtis, a Californian restaurant equipment manufacturer. The story goes that while […]
Month: August 2018
36 Stunning Hand Colored Photographs That Capture Everyday Life in Japan From Between the 1870s and 1880s
This post was originally published on this siteWhen Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre introduced photography to the public in 1839 it generated much interest and excitement. But for […]
25 Hilarious Snaps That Defined Lifestyles of the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteAlthough life may have been difficult, these found snaps show that humans at the beginning of the 20th […]
Cool Sketch Images of the First 23 Presidents of the United States
This post was originally published on this siteThe President of the United States is the elected head of state and head of government of the […]
This Stunning Modern Looking Portrait of Annie Philpot Was Taken by the Victorian Lady Julia Margaret Cameron in 1864
This post was originally published on this siteCameron made this portrait of Annie Philpot, the daughter of a family friend in January 1864, just one […]
The Scandal of Simone Silva Exposed Herself Topless in the Arms of Robert Mitchum During the 1954 Cannes Film Festival
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1954 during the Cannes Film Festival, the English starlet Simone Silva exposed herself topless in the arms […]
The First Color Photographs of Hanoi, ca. 1910s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Sword Lake, the Temple of Literature with primitive dirt roads or the girls in brassiere are very […]
Classic Spanish Beauty: 42 Glamorous Photos of Conchita Montenegro From Between the 1920s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1911 as Concepción Andrés Picado in San Sebastian, Spanish model, dancer and actress Conchita Montenegro first worked […]
Before Mobile Phones, This Is How People Got in Touch With Each Other in the 1960s and 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1979, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) launched the world’s first cellular network in Japan. In 1983, the […]
25 of the Best in Worst Album Covers
This post was originally published on this siteFrom big-haired country gospel to foreign language classics to good ol’ rock’n’roll, these funny and iconic examples of […]
If You Wore Bell Bottoms and Watched "Charlie’s Angels," Chances Are You’ll Remember "Gee, Your Hair Smells Terrific" Shampoo
This post was originally published on this siteGee, Your Hair Smells Terrific was a popular shampoo in the 1970s and 1980s. Manufactured by the Andrew […]
30 Rare Photos of Jack London, Who Is Considered by Many to Be America’s Finest Author
This post was originally published on this siteJack London (1876–1916) was an American novelist, journalist, and social activist. A pioneer in the world of commercial […]
Early ’40s Fashion: A Look Back on Women’s Clothing During the Second World War
This post was originally published on this siteIt is worthless to discuss fashion of the forties without first understanding the tremendous impact World War II […]
Chicago in 1971 Through an Australian Traveler’s Lens
This post was originally published on this siteA small photo collection from lindsaybridge that captured street scenes of Chicago when he traveled there 1971. Street level […]
These Days It’s Easy to Forget Tom Hanks Used to Be Cute, See 20 Photos of the Much-Beloved Star When He Was Young!
This post was originally published on this siteTom Hanks’ charm, humor and affability are just a few of the reasons he’s such a beloved actor. […]
8 Worst Muscle Cars of the 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro are performance icons. In the early 1980s, the base models couldn’t even […]
Before Fast Food Delivery, Here Are Some Amazing Photographs of Soba Noodle Cyclists of Early 20th Century Japan
This post was originally published on this siteFast food delivery has changed drastically since the old days of demae (which literally “to go in front […]
35 Glamorous Color Photos of Loretta Young From Between the 1930s and 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1913 as Gretchen Young in Salt Lake City, Utah, American actress Loretta Young had her first role […]