Stunning Fashion Designs by Charles James in the 1940s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1906 in Camberley, English-American fashion designer Charles James started his career as a milliner, and opened his […]
Month: June 2023
45 Vintage Snaps of a Wedding in 1976
This post was originally published on this siteWeddings in the 1970s were influenced by many different trends — like hippie style, rock-and-roll style, and even […]
Horsemaning Was a Huge Photography Craze From a Century Ago
This post was originally published on this siteHorsemaning is the act of posing for a photograph in such a way that the subject appears to […]
The Earliest Known Manufactured Mirrors (Approximately 8000 Years Old) Have Been Found in Anatolia (Modern-Day Turkey)
This post was originally published on this siteThe first mirrors used by people were most likely to be a pool of water where they could […]
Beautiful Photos of Elinor Donahue in the 1950s and ’60s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1937 in Tacoma, Washington, American actress Elinor Donahue appeared in dancing-chorus film roles from the age of […]
19-Year-Old George Michael Photographed by Arthur Sidey in October 1982
This post was originally published on this siteGeorge Michael of the teenage pop duo Wham!, poses in the studio on October 26, 1982. The photographs […]
In 1971, Nike Hired a Student to Create Its Swoosh Logo for Just $35
This post was originally published on this siteBill Bowerman and Phil Knight founded Nike on January 25, 1964, as Blue Ribbon Sports (BRS). Upon changing […]
Amazing Photos of the 1954 Desoto Adventurer II
This post was originally published on this siteIn early 1954, a Supersonic on a Fiat chassis was imported to Chrysler into the United States. Virgil […]
These Amazing “Tilt Test” Photos From the Past Prove That Double-Decker Buses Were Safe and Not a Tipping Hazard
This post was originally published on this siteBefore they’re allowed on the roads of London, all the iconic red double-decker buses have to put through […]
Cathee Dahmen: The first Native American Supermodel in the 1960s and ’70s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1945, Catherine Helen Sachs née Cathee Dahmen was half German, half Chippewa and was born and raised […]
Portrait Photos of Johnny Weissmuller and Maureen O’Sullivan During the Filming of ‘Tarzan the Ape Man’ (1932)
This post was originally published on this siteTarzan the Ape Man is a 1932 pre-Code American action adventure film released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer featuring Edgar Rice […]
Retro Inspiration: Nostalgic Bathroom Designs and Styles from the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1950s in the United States was a time of post-war prosperity and rapid social and technological advancements. […]
Man of Future to Have One Eye
This post was originally published on this siteIn February of 1934, this amazing announcement was made in Popular Mechanix magazine. According to Dr. Shastid, the […]
Priest Developed Practical Psychogalvanometer, 1937
This post was originally published on this siteIf you can’t lie to your priest, who CAN you lie to? In 1937, a psychogalvanometer invented by […]
Henry Leland (Founder of Cadillac) Posing With Cadillac “Osceola”, the First Fully Enclosed Car Built by Cadillac, 1905
This post was originally published on this siteHenry Leland is pictured here with his 1905 Cadillac “Osceola”, the first fully enclosed car built by Cadillac. […]
Stunning Color Photos of Vietnam’s My Tho Captured by An American Soldier, 1969
This post was originally published on this siteWhen drafted to serve in the Vietnam War, an American GI took a unique approach to his off-duty […]
Life of Malta in the 1980s Through Fascinating Photos
This post was originally published on this siteMalta is an island country in Southern Europe, located in the Mediterranean Sea. It consists of an archipelago, […]
Amazing Vintage Postcards of the 1939 New York World’s Fair
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1939–1940 New York World’s Fair was a world’s fair held at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, New […]
Amazing Vintage Photos of a Very Young Cyndi Lauper From the Early 1970s
This post was originally published on this site Cyndi Lauper is an award-winning American singer-songwriter who rose to fame in the 1980s with a string […]
Matching Outfits for All: Unveiling the Unisex Fashion Craze of the Early 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the early 1970s, a groundbreaking trend emerged that challenged traditional gender norms and brought forth a fashion […]
Swedish Dream Car: A Car Named “Future”, Designed by Sigvard Berggren in 1952
This post was originally published on this siteSwedish carrot juice maker Sigvard Berggren (1923–2009) built his own Future. That’s the name of his dream car […]
The Brand Icon of Michelin Tires: Vintage Terrifying Photos of the Original Michelin Man
This post was originally published on this siteThe world of marketing and advertising has witnessed numerous brand icons that have left an indelible mark on […]
Fabulous Photos of British Actress Janet Munro in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1934 in Blackpool, Lancashire, British actress Janet Munro won a Golden Globe Award for her performance in […]
Amazing Cover Photos of the Railroad Magazine in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteRailroad Mans Magazine was the title of this monthly pulp publication. Started in 1909, till it was merged […]
Amou Haji, the World’s Dirtiest Man Who Died a Few Months After Washing for the First Time in 60 Years
This post was originally published on this siteAmou Haji (1928–2022) was an Iranian man who was known for not bathing for more than 60 years. […]