24 Amazing Photos Show Interiors of Canadian Hotels’ Rooms in the 1950s and ’60s
This post was originally published on this siteA set of amazing vintage photos will bring you back to the 1950s and 1960s to see what […]
Month: June 2020
In 1908, the Coffee Filter and Filter Paper Were Founded by a German Housewife
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1908, a utility model was registered at the Kaiserliches Patentamt (Imperial Patent Office) in Berlin, which is […]
The Most Beautiful Women in the World: Vintage Portraits of Circassian Beauties With Their Big Curly Hair
This post was originally published on this siteCircassian beauties, or “Moss-haired girls” as they were sometimes known, reflect a curious legacy of racial stereotyping and […]
Vintage Photos of Sir Ian Holm From the 1960s to 1990s
This post was originally published on this siteSir Ian Holm discovered his love for acting at an early age. He made his stage debut at […]
35 Cool Photos Capture ’50s Women in Shorts
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1950s decade was the first that embraced women wearing shorts for more than just beach wear or […]
32 Fascinating Photos Capture Everyday Life of Guatemala in the Early 1990s
This post was originally published on this siteGuatemala is a country in Central America bordered by Mexico to the north and west, Belize and the […]
1939 Pontiac Plexiglas “Ghost Car”: The First Full-Sized “See-Thru” Car Ever Made in America
This post was originally published on this siteVisitors to the 1939 New York World’s Fair Highways and Horizons exhibit by General Motors were dazzled by […]
The Real Tintin: Rare Vintage Photos of Palle Huld, a Teenage Boy Who Travel Around the World in 44 Days in 1928
This post was originally published on this sitePalle Huld (August 2, 1912 – November 26, 2010) was a Danish film actor and writer. He appeared […]
32 Glamorous Photos of Dana Gillespie in the 1960s and ’70s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1949 in Woking, Surrey, English actress, singer and songwriter Dana Gillespie recorded initially in the folk genre […]
Ambrotype of a Veteran of the Napoleonic Wars Posing With His Wife, ca. 1860
This post was originally published on this siteHere’s a picture of a veteran of the Napoleonic wars posing with his wife. He can be seen […]
Top 10 of Stars on Ready Steady Go!
This post was originally published on this siteReady Steady Go! (or RSG!) was a British rock/pop music television programme broadcast every Friday evening from 9 […]
Creep or Creeping? These Creeping Baby Dolls From the 1870s May Haunt Your Dreams Forever!
This post was originally published on this siteWhat child wouldn’t want to be surprised by this adorable wax-headed baby doll crawling out from under their […]
The story of early diving suits, 1900-1935
This post was originally published on this siteThe invention of individual diving suits in the early 18th century allowed a more refined exploration of the […]
Napoleon’s Bicorne Hat, Salvaged From the Battle of Waterloo, 1815
This post was originally published on this siteWhen Napoleon fled the Battlefield of Waterloo on 18 June 1815, he left behind his campaign baggage and […]
The vibrant streets of Old Havana, 1890-1910
This post was originally published on this siteThe original settlement of San Cristobal de la Habana was founded on St. Christopher’s Day in July of […]
Vibrant Vintage Photos of NYC Gay Pride in the ‘70s
This post was originally published on this sitePride was born with the liberation of Christopher Street after the chaotic Stonewall rebellion on the morning of […]
40 Cool Found Photos Capture Couples Posing With Their Cars in the 1920s and ’30
This post was originally published on this siteA set of cool photos was found by Vintage Cars & People that shows couples posing with their cars […]
40 Beautiful Photos of Gloria Estefan in the 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1957 in Havana, Cuban-American singer, songwriter and actress Gloria Estefan started her career as the lead singer […]
Haunting Photographs From the Aftermath of the 1991 Eruption of Mount Pinatubo
This post was originally published on this siteThe second-largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century, and by far the largest eruption to affect a densely […]
Rare Photos Show Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret as the Teenage Stars in Private Royal Pantomimes in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteThese photographs were taken between December 1941 and 1944 and show a teenaged Queen and her sister, Princess […]
40 Amazing Photos Capture Portraits of Croatian Women in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteCroatia is a country in Southeast Europe. It borders Slovenia to the northwest, Hungary to the northeast, Serbia […]
1952 Mercedes 300 SL: The First All-New Racing Car Designed by Mercedes-Benz After WWII
This post was originally published on this siteThe Mercedes-Benz W194 (also 300 SL) was the Mercedes-Benz entry for the 1952 Sportscar racing season, its first […]
Helena Vlahos Performing Her Famous Nine Quarters Belly Dance Act, 1979
This post was originally published on this siteHelena Vlahos is a precise, energetic performer and instructor with a wealth of knowledge to share. She is […]
25 Black-and-White Photos Capture Life in NYC in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteErnst Haas is considered one of the pioneers of color photography and one of the most influential photographers […]
45 Fascinating Black and White Photos Capture Street Scenes of Paris in the Early 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteParis is the capital and most populous city of France, in an area of 105 square kilometres (41 […]