The Aberfan Disaster Through Pictures: The True Story of a Tragedy that Shook Wales in 1966
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1966, a small Welsh village was forever changed by a devastating event that shook the nation. The […]
Month: March 2024
Amazing Photos of the 1963 Daimler SP250 Dart Convertible
This post was originally published on this siteA surprising departure from its renowned lineup of luxury limousines, the SP250 sports car marked Daimler’s swan song […]
Wonderful Color Photos Show How People Dressed For Easter Parade in New York City in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1950s, the phrase “Sunday’s best” meant something quite different than it does today. On Easter Sunday, […]
Haunting Portraits of Surgery Patients of Dr. Harvey Cushing From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteDr. Cushing (who you may know from Cushing’s Syndrome) was one of the forefathers of neuroscience, and performed […]
30 Gorgeous Photos of Vivian Austin in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1920 as Irene Vivian Coe in Hollywood, California, American actress Vivian Austin played a variety of bit […]
17-Year-Old Eric Clapton Performing With His First Band, The Roosters in 1963
This post was originally published on this siteEric Clapton joined his first band, The Roosters, at age 17. They played mostly in the Greater London […]
Amazing Posters Designed by Emil Cardinaux in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteEmil Cardinaux, born in 1877, was a Swiss painter and poster artist. He became famous throughout the world […]
Rarely Seen Photographs Capture Daily Life of Teenage Celine Dion From the Early 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the early 1980s, Celine Dion was in her teenage years and was beginning to establish herself as […]
25 Fascinating Vintage Portraits of Eric Clapton With His Curly Hair in 1967
This post was originally published on this sitePictures of Eric Clapton of Cream with his curly hair that was created for him by a West […]
Floyd A. Hyatt Collection: Wonderful Photos of Eiffel Tower in 1955
This post was originally published on this siteLocally nicknamed “La dame de fer” (French for “Iron Lady”), the Eiffel Tower is a wrought-iron lattice tower […]
Osteosarcoma, Before and After Operation, ca. 1839
This post was originally published on this siteOsteosarcoma are cancerous bone tumors found in immature bone, most often in those over 10 and under 25 […]
45 Beautiful Portrait Photos of Audrey Hepburn on the Set ‘Funny Face’ (1957)
This post was originally published on this siteFunny Face is a 1957 American musical romantic comedy film directed by Stanley Donen and written by Leonard […]
Aviary: The Haunting Bird People by Sara Angelucci
This post was originally published on this siteEmbracing the superimposed style that is a current favorite among photographers, Aviary by Sara Angelucci, an artist based […]
The Friendship of Elton John and John Lennon in the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteElton John, the flamboyant singer-songwriter and pianist, and John Lennon, the legendary musician and co-founder of The Beatles, […]
35 Stunning Photos Show Fashion Styles of Sarah Jessica Parker in the 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1965 in Nelsonville, Ohio, American actress and television producer Sarah Jessica Parker made her Broadway debut at […]
Dr. Mary Edwards Walker’s Pocket Surgical Kit, ca. 1864
This post was originally published on this sitePocket surgical kit which belonged to Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, the first female assistant surgeon in the U.S. […]
Wonderful Photos of Yosemite National Park in the Late 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteYosemite National Park is a national park in California. It is bordered on the southeast by Sierra National […]
These Are the Only Three Known Photographs (Tintype) of Bloodletting by Venesection From the 1860s
This post was originally published on this siteBloodletting has long been a practice for withdrawing blood from the human body. It was typically thought to […]
35 Vintage Snaps of People Camping in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteCamping as a recreational activity became popular among elites in the early 20th century. With time, it grew […]
50 Candid Photographs From The Beatles’ “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” Sessions in 1966 and 1967
This post was originally published on this siteSgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band is the eighth studio album by the Beatles. Released on May 26, […]
Cutis Laxa, an Extremely Rare Connective Tissue Disorder, 1907
This post was originally published on this siteDermatochalasia, also known as cutis laxa, is distinct from the more common Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, but displays many of […]
Impressive Fashion Designs by Susan Small in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteSusan Small was a British ready-to-wear fashion label, best known for their party dresses and evening wear. Their […]
The First Lady of Bass Guitar: Portraits of Carol Kaye From the 1960s and 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteMeet the woman who Brian Wilson and Quincy Jones called “the greatest bassist in the world“. The woman […]
Intriguing Portrait of a Woman with Unusual Hair Growth, ca. 1896
This post was originally published on this siteA woman with hair growing between her shoulder blades. Her condition was probably due to naevus pilosus, aka […]
Beautiful Photos of Jennifer Holt in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1920 as Elizabeth Marshall Holt in Hollywood, California, American actress Jennifer Holt had her film singing debut […]