Autogyro: The story of early plane-helicopter hybrids, 1925-1940
This post was originally published on this siteA Spanish engineer and aeronautical pioneer, Juan de la Cierva, developed the original “autogiro”. Its name was derived […]
Month: October 2020
A Series of Found Photos Featuring Two Young Women on a Florida Vacation, 1968
This post was originally published on this siteA series of vintage photos was found by Steven Martin that featured two young women on a Florida vacation […]
October 20, 1973: The Sydney Opera House Was Officially Opened by Queen Elizabeth II
This post was originally published on this siteAustralian culture reached a remarkable milestone on October 20, 1973: the completion of one of the greatest buildings […]
15 Best American Muscle Cars of All Time
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1960s and 1970s birthed the American muscle car scene, a beloved American pastime for those who enjoy […]
A Look Back When Jack Nicholson and Anjelica Huston Were Together
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1973, a 22-year-old Huston accompanied her friend to a party at Nicholson’s house. She fell in love […]
24 Fabulous Photos Capture Portraits of Young Couples in the Mid-19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1850s, women’s skirts were domed and bell-shaped, supported by crinoline petticoats. They often featured deep flounces […]
30 Glamorous Photos of American Actress Dolores Moran in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1926 in Stockton, California, American actress and model Dolores Moran was signed by Warner Bros. to a […]
Creepy Pictures of Young Actress Candice Bergen Posing With Her Dad’s Famous Puppet, Charlie McCarthy, in 1950
This post was originally published on this site“Let’s get one thing straight: I don’t want your pity. However, this photo of Charlie McCarthy and me […]
40 Amazing Black and White Photographs Capture Everyday Life in France During the Mid-20th Century
This post was originally published on this sitePhotographer Janine Niepce (February 12, 1921 – August 5, 2007), one of the first photo-journalists in France, was […]
25 Cool Photos Show Bedroom Styles in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteMultiple bedroom styles coexisted in the 1940s, reflecting the decorating enthusiasms of a decade, which featured soldiers returning […]
Studio Portrait Photos of Young Ladies of Central State Normal School, Pennsylvania in 1889
This post was originally published on this siteThe Central State Normal School, a private corporation until it was legally conveyed to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania […]
October 18, 1963: Félicette, a Black and White Female Parisian Stray Cat, Became the First Cat Launched Into Space
This post was originally published on this siteFrance’s first astro-critter came late to the space game. Her name was Felicette and she was launched on […]
50 Rare and Amazing Photographs That Capture Everyday Life in Seoul, South Korea in the Late 19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThe 19th century is a period of significant political, social, and cultural change as Korea lurches into the […]
Fabulous Portrait Photos of Elizabeth Taylor During Filming ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’ (1966)
This post was originally published on this siteWho’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is a 1966 American black comedy-drama film directed by Mike Nichols in his […]
Living in the Seventies: 40 Found Photos Show Fashion Styles of the ’70s Guys
This post was originally published on this siteThe fashion breakthroughs that began for men in the late 1960s continued into the 1970s. Starting in the […]
They Shoot Horses, Don’t They? – Portraits of Dancers Who Competed in Some Massachusetts Walkathons in 1933-34
This post was originally published on this siteIt’s 1933, the Depression grips the country but in the dancehalls south of Boston are filled with music […]
Gorgeous Photos of Paul Newman in ‘Cool Hand Luke’
This post was originally published on this siteCool Hand Luke is a 1967 prison drama film based on Donn Pearce’s 1965 novel of the same […]
40 Handsome Portrait Photos of William Holden From Between the 1930s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1918 in O’Fallon, Illinois, American actor William Holden appeared uncredited in Prison Farm (1939) and Million Dollar […]
40 Lovely Photos of Halloween Costumes For Kids in the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteHalloween is a holiday celebrated each year on October 31. The tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival […]
When New Yorkers heard about the D-Day invasion, 1944
This post was originally published on this siteBy the time the sun rose in New York City on the morning of June 6, 1944, the […]
Amazing Vintage Photos of Passengers Riding Mount Lowe’s Cable Incline in the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
This post was originally published on this siteThe Great Incline or Mountain Elevator was about 2,590 feet (789 m) long and rose 1,238 feet (377 […]
20 Candid Photographs of David Bowie Touring Around Kyoto, Japan in 1980
This post was originally published on this siteDavid Bowie was fascinated by Japan. But he loved Kyoto, to the point where he considered making it […]
The "Chinese Bardot": 40 Glamorous Photos of Nancy Kwan in the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1939 in Hong Kong, Chinese-American actress, philanthropist, and former dancer Nancy Kwan began filming the movie The […]
Beautiful Studio Portrait Photos of a Young Woman in the 1940s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteA set of beautiful photos was found by mj aux that show portrait of young woman who was […]
12 Wonderful Color Photographs That Capture Scenes of Gifu, Japan in the Mid 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteGifu is a city located in the south-central portion of Gifu Prefecture, Japan, and serves as the prefectural […]