Queenie: The World’s Only Water Skiing Elephant
This post was originally published on this siteQueenie was a captive female Asian elephant and born wild in Thailand in 1952. Her water skiing talents […]
Month: May 2021
The Story Behind the Photographs of Stevie Nicks With Veils on the Roof of Her House in Venice Beach, 1981
This post was originally published on this siteStevie Nicks from Fleetwood Mac stands in the ocean breeze with her trademark flowy dress sleeves rippling dramatically […]
35 Handsome Portrait Photos of John Derek in the 1940s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1926 as Derek Delevan Harris in Hollywood, California, American actor had small roles in the Selznick pictures […]
Black and White Portrait Photos of North Cambridge Residents in the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteNorth Cambridge, also known as “Area 11”, is a neighborhood of Cambridge, Massachusetts bounded by Porter Square and […]
Photochrom postcards capture Ireland in vibrant colors, 1890s
This post was originally published on this siteThese vivid color photographs of Ireland were produced as tourist mementos and postcards using a technique called Photochrom. […]
Rare Vietnam War images from the winning side, 1965-1975
This post was originally published on this siteThe history of the Vietnam War is one that has been complicated by politics, and it is a […]
Unimaginable Costumes and Makeup From the Classic Sci-Fi Movie ‘Planet of the Apes’ (1968)
This post was originally published on this sitePlanet of the Apes is a 1968 American science fiction film directed by Franklin J. Schaffner and loosely […]
Fascinating Vintage Snapshots of Greater Manchester in the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteManchester went through enormous changes in the seventies—a decade of confusion, of a loss of direction, of new […]
Life of France in the Early 20th Century Through Amazing Photos
This post was originally published on this siteThe turn of the 20th century was a golden era in France. After a series of bruising wars […]
When the British royals went to India for coronation and a hunting expedition, 1911
This post was originally published on this siteGeorge V (1865-1936), King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1910, went to India in 1911 to be […]
Photos of Sterling St. Jacques and Bianca Jagger Dancing at Studio 54 in New York City, 1978
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1957 in Salt Lake City, Utah, American model, actor and dancer Sterling St. Jacques was the adopted […]
Early Photographs of Bob Dylan Taken by John Cohen in New York City, 1962
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1962, shortly after a young Bob Dylan arrived in New York City, he met fellow musician John […]
Portraits of Priscilla Presley With Her Very Big Hair From the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteHigh, black and tumbling down – Priscilla Presley rocked one of the biggest bouffants we’ve seen. Hailed as […]
40 Candid Photos Capture People on the Couches in the 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteThe 80s had two distinct décor trends beginning with subdued tones then transitioning to bombastic colors later in […]
Rare Photos From the Excavation of Lamassu From the Citadel of Sargon II at Dur-Sharrukin, Iraq
This post was originally published on this siteDur-Sharrukin (“Fortress of Sargon”), present day Khorsabad, was the Assyrian capital in the time of Sargon II of […]
35 Portraits and Stills of Esther Ralston From ‘Fashions for Women’ (1927)
This post was originally published on this siteFashions for Women is a lost 1927 American drama silent film directed by Dorothy Arzner and written by […]
Everyday Life in the U.S During the 1960s, Through the Lens of Dennis Hopper
This post was originally published on this siteDennis Hopper was an actor, filmmaker, visual artist, and photographer. Known for his realistic portrayals of drug addicts […]
30 Funny ”Your Ideal Love Mate” Arcade Cards From the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteUsually, people seek answers to questions such as when and where they will magically find true love. These […]
30 Beautiful Photos of American Actress Diane Baker in the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1938 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, American actress Diane Baker moved to New York to study acting […]
St. Louis World’s Fair in 1904 Through Amazing Photos
This post was originally published on this siteThe Louisiana Purchase Exposition, informally known as the St. Louis World’s Fair, was an international exposition held in […]
Stunning Portraits of Elizabeth Taylor Taken by Douglas Kirkland in 1961
This post was originally published on this siteOver the course of his six-decade-long career, legendary photographer Douglas Kirkland has taken some of the most recognizable […]
Vintage Color Photos of Atlantic City in 1962
This post was originally published on this siteLike many older east coast cities after World War II, Atlantic City became plagued with poverty, crime, corruption, […]
30 Rare Photos Capture Street Scenes of Amsterdam in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteAmsterdam is the capital and most populous city of the Netherlands. It is colloquially referred to as the […]
Classic Beauties Taken by Russell Ball in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1891 in Philadelphia, American studio glamor photographer Russell Ball moved to New York and married the film […]
10 Eccentric Vintage Car Ads From the 1960s and 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteIn 20th century automobile print advertising, automakers often depicted their new models in settings that attracted the attention […]