24 Amazing Color Photographs of Berlin in the Early 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteBy the 1950s the German capital had become a divided microcosm of the Cold War. East Berlin was […]
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Babe Paley: Fashion Icon and One of the Most Elegant Women of All Time
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1915 as Barbara Cushing in Boston, Massachusetts, American socialite Babe Paley was known by the nickname “Babe” […]
Vintage color postcards capture life in 19th century Tunisia
This post was originally published on this siteThese stunning color postcards of Tunisia show its vibrant streets, spectacular architecture, and the everyday life of Tunisian […]
Stunning vintage photos of car wrecks from the days before seat belts and airbags, 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteThese stunning photographs of car wrecks in the 1930s were captured by Leslie Jones, a famous photographer who […]
30 Lovely Photos of Kids With Their Jack-o’-Lanterns in the 1950s and ’60s
This post was originally published on this siteA jack-o’-lantern is a carved pumpkin, turnip, or other root vegetable lantern, commonly associated with the Halloween holiday. […]
Vintage Photos of Rita Hayworth Performing the “Dance of the Seven Veils” in ‘Salome’ (1953)
This post was originally published on this siteThe “Dance of the Seven Veils” is Salome’s dance performed before Herod II, in modern stage, literature and […]
Applicant for Carhop Job Being Interviewed, Houston, 1940
This post was originally published on this siteApplicant for job, Ruth Oliphant, 18, is being inspected by Mrs. Sivils, who coaches girls in diction, deportment […]
Portraits of Swiss “Halbstarken” Girls With Very Big Hair in the 1950s and 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteHalbstarke is a German term describing a postwar-period subculture of adolescents – mostly male and of working class […]
Bing Crosby: One of the Most Popular and Influential Musical Artists of the 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1903 in Tacoma, Washington, American singer and actor Bing Crosby was a leader in record sales, radio […]
Chile 1988: Year of the Plebiscite and the Defeat of Pinochet
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1988 Chilean national plebiscite was a national referendum held on October 5, 1988 to determine whether Chile’s […]
Skeleton Series on PIX Magazine, 1938
This post was originally published on this siteAustralia’s post-depression resurgence from 1935 to 1939 coincided with a change in the tempo of public thought and […]
Dick’s Auto Wrecking, 1942
This post was originally published on this siteDick’s Auto Wrecking yard in Clarksburg, West Virginia in January 1942. Most of those cars seem to be […]
Vintage Photos of ‘the Worlds of Bertha Shambaugh’ at 219 N Clinton Street, Iowa City
This post was originally published on this siteBertha Maude Horack Shambaugh was born in 1871 to Czech-born immigrants Frank and Katherine Horack. The family moved […]
Vintage Photos of NYC Subway Riders From the Late 1970s to Early 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteFrom 1977 to 1985, famous Swiss photographer Willy Spiller lived in “The Big Apple”. During his seven-year stay, […]
45 Stunning Photos Show Styles of Selena on Stage
This post was originally published on this siteIt’s 26 years have passed since Selena tragically passed away, the stunning Tejano singer remains a constant inspiration […]
40 Captivating Vintage Photos of People in Encampment, Wyoming From Between the 1920s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteWhen her youngest child reached 4 years of age and the Nichols family committed to remaining in Encampment […]
20 Stunning Black and White Photos of Italian Screen Stars Taken by Tazio Secchiaroli in the 1960s and 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteTazio Secchiaroli (1925 – 1998) was an Italian photographer known as one of the original paparazzi. He founded […]
Gorgeous Photos of Dina Merrill in the 1960s and ’70s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1923 as Nedenia Marjorie Hutton in New York City, American actress, heiress, socialite, businesswoman, and philanthropist Dina […]
Electric Mask Removes Lines and Sags From Milady’s Face, 1933
This post was originally published on this siteBeauty may be spiritual, but it seems to thrive best on mechanical aids. Proof of this may be […]
Covers of Vogue in the 1910s
This post was originally published on this siteBegan as a weekly newspaper in 1892, before becoming a monthly magazine years later, Vogue is an American […]
40 Fascinating and Candid Photographs Reveal How Halloween Was Celebrated in 1970s America
This post was originally published on this siteThe photographs were all taken at yearly parties in Kennett, Missouri, and the outfits range from the surprisingly […]
Elegant Photos of Victorian Men With Their Top Hats
This post was originally published on this siteA top hat is a tall, flat-crowned hat for men traditionally associated with formal wear in Western dress […]
Brilliant Vintage Photos of The Rolling Stones’ Free Concert At Hyde Park in 1969
This post was originally published on this siteOn July 5, 1969, The Rolling Stones played at a free concert in London’s Hyde Park. They decided […]
Raymond Mays and the 3 Wheeled Bugatti, 1924
This post was originally published on this site You picked a fine time to leave me loose wheel. During the 1920s, Raymond Mays became the […]
50 Amazing Photos Capture Street Scenes of New York City in the 1990s
This post was originally published on this siteAt the dawn of the 1990s, New York City was in an unremittingly bleak state. Following two decades […]