The Story Behind the Iconic Pin-Up Photo of Rita Hayworth for LIFE Magazine in 1941
This post was originally published on this siteIn August 1941, Rita Hayworth was featured in an iconic LIFE photo in which she posed in a […]
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Notificator, the Public Robot Messenger Board From the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteTo aid persons who wish to make or cancel appointments or inform friends of their whereabouts, a robot […]
20 Vintage Portrait Photos of James Drury in the 1950s and ’60s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1934 in New York City, American actor James Drury began his professional acting career when he was […]
Witchy Stevie for Halloween
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the rise of her stardom, Nicks was plagued by one sort-of rumor, sort-of frequently asked question: “Is […]
30 Portrait Photos of Theda Bara From ‘Cleopatra’ (1917)
This post was originally published on this siteCleopatra is a 1917 American silent historical drama film based on H. Rider Haggard’s 1889 novel Cleopatra, the […]
The 1950s Cigarette Psychology: 9 Ways of Holding Your Cigarette and Their Meaning
This post was originally published on this siteEver take a moment to notice how people hold their cigarettes? It’s a subtle yet distinct habit. Some […]
Nostalgic Photos of Show the Heyday of LAN Parties From the Late 1990s to the Early 2000s
This post was originally published on this siteA local area network (LAN) party is when people get together in a physical space to connect their […]
Behind the Scenes Photos of Michael Keaton Being Made Into Beetlejuice by Ve Neill
This post was originally published on this siteIn the film Beetlejuice, Geena Davis and Alec Baldwin make the title character appear by saying his name […]
40 Portrait Photos That Show Hairstyles For Women in the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1960s, hair became a statement, not just a style. Traditional hair, makeup, and clothing trends fell […]
Wooden Balls Speed Cycle Races, 1932
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1932, Les Blakeborough, the well known English dirt track motorcycle rider, has invented an entirely new back […]
30 Impressive Posters Designed William Henry Bradley in the Late 19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1868 in Boston, Massachusetts, American Art Nouveau illustrator, artist and film director William Henry Bradley was nicknamed […]
Queen of Happiness: Stunning Photos of Florence Mills From the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteFlorence Mills, original name Florence Winfrey, (1896–1927), billed as the “Queen of Happiness,” was an American singer and […]
Swim Coordinator for the Novice, 1936
This post was originally published on this siteWhen learning to swim, so many people emulate a wet hen that they get nowhere at all. But […]
Glamorous Photos of Dolores Hawkins as a Model in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteDolores Hawkins’ lovely face was instantly recognizable to magazine readers during her long career; one that ran from […]
2000-Year-Old “Darning Tool” Found at Vindolanda Roman Fort in Northumberland
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1992, archaeologists discovered an oblong-shaped object at the ancient Roman fort of Vindolanda, in northern England. Found […]
Amazing Photos Show Fashion Styles of a-ha in the 1980s
This post was originally published on this sitea-ha is a Norwegian synth-pop band formed in Oslo in 1982. Founded by Paul Waaktaar-Savoy (guitars and vocals), […]
Milk Spray Aids Sun Tan, 1938
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1938, bathers at Willow Lake, near Glendale, California, have adopted mass-production methods to speed up the process […]
The Incredible Story of Vesna Vulović, a Serbian Flight Attendant Who Fell 33,000 Feet and Survived
This post was originally published on this siteVesna Vulović (1950–2016) was a Serbian flight attendant who survived the highest fall without a parachute: 10.16 kilometers […]
30 Portrait Photos of Anthony Franciosa in the 1950s and ’60s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1928 in New York City, American actor Anthony Franciosa began his career on stage and made a […]
Funny Photographs of Rosalind Russell Riding Bicycle on the Set of “The Trouble with Angels” (1966)
This post was originally published on this siteThe Trouble with Angels is a 1966 American comedy film about the adventures of two girls in an […]
Beautiful Photos of the 1942 Plymouth Special Deluxe Convertible Coupe
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1942 Plymouth models began their production run several months before Pearl Harbor triggered the United States’ entry […]
Vintage Toasters: How These Small Wonders Have Evolved Over the Years
This post was originally published on this siteEmbark on a delightful journey as we delve into the heart of the kitchen, where humble appliances have […]
The Prediction of a Bubbletop Windshield From 1939
This post was originally published on this siteDemonstrated at a convention of the Society of Automotive Engineers held in Detroit, Michigan, the huge streamlined curved […]
20 Stunning Portraits of Fashion Designer Emilie Flöge From the 1900s and 1910s
This post was originally published on this siteEmilie Flöge (July 14, 1862 – February 6, 1918) was one of Vienna’s most successful fashion stylists and […]
40 Amazing Halloween Postcards From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteA Halloween card is a greeting card associated with Halloween. The concept originated in the 1890s United States, […]