Execution of traitor during the war in Afghanistan, 1980
This post was originally published on this siteIt was June 1980, just six months after the Soviet Union had invaded its southern neighbor to forestall […]
Month: April 2020
Everyday Life of Helsinki in the Early 20th Century Through Amazing Colorized Photos
This post was originally published on this siteHelsinki is the capital and most populous city of Finland. Located on the shore of the Gulf of […]
Weeki Wachee Mermaids in the 1970s Through Amazing Color Slides
This post was originally published on this siteWeeki Wachee Springs is a natural tourist attraction located in Weeki Wachee, Florida, where underwater performances by ‘mermaids,’ […]
In 1980, American Express Teamed Up With DeLorean to Produce a 24K Gold Plated DMC-12, But Only Two Were Sold!
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1980, American Express teamed up with DeLorean to produce a specialty car to promote their gold card. […]
20 Fascinating Photos of Ernest Hemingway in Cuba
This post was originally published on this siteA series of vintage photographs capture Hemingway during his residence in Cuba, where he spent his time with […]
Iconic Burlesque Dancer: Glamorous Photos of Sally Rand in the 1920s and ’30s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1904 as Helen Gould Beck in Elkton, Missouri, American burlesque dancer, vedette and actress Sally Rand got […]
40 Glamorous Photos of Crystal Gayle in the 1970s and ’80s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1951 as Brenda Gail Webb in Paintsville, Kentucky, American country music singer and songwriter Crystal Gayle began […]
Making the vaccine against the Influenza Outbreak of 1957
This post was originally published on this siteThe pattern of Influenza Outbreak of 1957 is sickeningly similar to COVID-19. A new and deadly strain of […]
An American Female Teacher’s Contract From 1923
This post was originally published on this siteThis sample female teacher’s contract from 1923 reminds us that, “We’ve come a long way, baby!” It stipulates […]
Alligator Shoes by George Febres, 1975
This post was originally published on this siteCharismatic and influential artist, curator, and gallery owner, George Febres (1943–1996) was a spirited participant in the resurgence […]
44 Cool Pics That Defined Wedding Dress Styles in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteComing out of the 1940s, women were looking too high fashion designers and their Hollywood models for fashion […]
20 Intimate Black and White Photos Capture Pizza Makers Through a New York Display Window in 1956
This post was originally published on this siteA set of black and white photos from Joe+Jeanette Archie that shows pizza makers through a display window […]
Victorian Taxidermy Animal Hats
This post was originally published on this siteThis particular craze is perhaps an extension of the overall fascination with taxidermy, and the ways in which […]
Fascinating Vintage Photos of Famous Figures Taken by Fred W. McDarrah
This post was originally published on this siteFred W. McDarrah was the first staff photographer at The Village Voice, and an essential chronicler of the […]
44 Cool Snaps That Show the Curtain Styles in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1950s was a decade that brought massive changes into the homes. The post-World War II era was […]
1980s R&B Hitmaker: 25 Beautiful Pics of Teena Marie in the 1970s and ’80s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1956 as Mary Christine Brockert in Santa Monica, California, American singer-songwriter and producer Teena Marie was known […]
April 1, 1962: Sweden Was Convinced It Could View Black and White Television in Color
This post was originally published on this siteColor television wasn’t widespread until 1966, but some Swedes armed with nylon stockings tried to get it four […]
When Queen Elizabeth was a truck mechanic, 1945
This post was originally published on this siteAt the outbreak of World War II in 1939, many close to the British royal family wanted the […]
British Baby Gas Masks From World War II
This post was originally published on this siteThese masks looks like deep-sea diving helmets but are in fact gas masks for babies, dating from World […]
40 Fascinating Color Photos Capture Everyday Life of Saigon in the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteSaigon in the 1960s was the capital of America’s global proxy war to counter the ‘domino effect’ of […]