Amazing Cover Photos of Elite Styles Magazine in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteElite Styles magazine was published from 1897 to 1929 by Elite Styles Company, a pattern maker designed for […]
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40 Rarely Seen Photos of a Very Young Punk Billy Idol in the Late 1970s
This post was originally published on this site“I’m not interested in ‘fashion’ fashion. I’m not interested in trends or styles. We’d like to create an […]
Portrait of Samuel Clemens, aka Mark Twain, ca. 1851
This post was originally published on this sitePortrait of Samuel Clemens, aka Mark Twain ca. 1851, when the author was just sixteen. This daguerreotype graces […]
Portraits of a Young Ben Stiller in the 1980s and 1990s
This post was originally published on this siteBen Stiller (born November 30, 1965) is an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker. He is the son of […]
35 Glamorous Photos of Kim Novak in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteAmerican retired actress and painter Kim Novak began her career in 1954 after signing a contract with Columbia […]
Early Expeditions to Antarctica: Rare Photos from the 1900s-1920s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the early 20th century, Antarctica became the ultimate proving ground for human endurance and ambition. It was […]
The Last Known Photo of George Harrison in 2001
This post was originally published on this siteHere’s the last known photo of George Harrison, just a few days before he passed away. George died […]
35 Vintage Photos That Show Women in Shorts From the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1950s, women’s fashion was largely shaped by traditional gender roles, and societal expectations of femininity were […]
In 1983, Debbie Harry and Comedian Andy Kaufman Famously Squared Off in a Wrestling Match
This post was originally published on this siteDebbie Harry fighting comedian and self proclaimed “World’s Inter-Gender Wrestling Champion” Andy Kaufman in 1983 as part of […]
November 29, 1967: The Night The Who Played at Union Catholic High School on Their First U.S. Tour
This post was originally published on this siteThe Who Tour of 1967 began in March, it was their first trip to North America. The first […]
30 Beautiful Photos From a European Trip of a Family in the Late 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteLife in Europe in the late 1950s was shaped by post-war recovery, economic growth, and the Cold War […]
Watching Peter Murphy Within Almost Breathing Distance While Performing With Bauhaus, New York, 1985
This post was originally published on this siteWatching Peter Murphy within almost breathing distance while performing with Bauhaus on their first US gig at Tier […]
Impressive Fashion Photography by Nat Farbman in the Early 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteNat Farbman (1907–1988) was born in Warsaw, Poland, then migrated to United States in 1911. He was a […]
22 Awkward Pin-Up Photos of Hollywood Starlets Posing With Turkeys for Thanksgiving
This post was originally published on this sitePinup looks work great for pretty much every other holiday. Thanksgiving? Not so much. The tradition of Hollywood […]
20 Stunning Black and White Portraits of a Young and Beautiful Gloria Grahame in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteGloria Grahame (born Gloria Penelope Hallward; November 28, 1923 – October 5, 1981) was an American actress. She […]
Nov. 27, 1924: The Bear Mountain Bridge Opened With 5,000+ Vehicles Crossing the Span on Thanksgiving Day 1924
This post was originally published on this siteOn Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 1924, the Bear Mountain Bridge was opened to the general public after being […]
30 Fabulous Portrait Photos of Nina Foch in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1924 in Leiden, Netherlands, Nina Foch immigrated to the United States with her mother while still a […]
Early Friendsgiving at the Troubadour in Los Angeles, 1973
This post was originally published on this siteThe term ‘Friendsgiving’ might be relatively new but the alternative Thanksgiving with friends certainly isn’t, as this particularly […]
The Buddha Statues of Afghanistan: A 6th-Century Marvel Destroyed by the Taliban
This post was originally published on this siteStanding tall for centuries in the Bamiyan Valley of Afghanistan, the colossal Buddha statues were awe-inspiring monuments to […]
Amazing Photos of the 1958 Fiat-Abarth 750 GT ‘Double Bubble’
This post was originally published on this siteIn the landscape of 1950s motorsport, few combinations proved as potent as the marriage of FIAT mechanicals, Abarth […]
Meet the Women Who Stood by History’s Darkest Figures
This post was originally published on this siteThe phrase “Behind every great man, there’s an even better woman” carries an unsettling weight when applied to […]
Jimi Hendrix Photographed by Gered Mankowitz During a Session in London, 1967
This post was originally published on this siteLegendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix is sitting during a session at Gered Mankowitz’s studio in London in 1967. The […]
A Gallery of 50 Amazing Action Photos of Bruce Lee on Screen
This post was originally published on this siteBruce Lee (November 27, 1940 – July 20, 1973) was a Hong Kong-American martial artist, actor and philosopher. […]
35 Beautiful Photos That Show What Picnics Looked Like in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this sitePicnics in the 1950s were a popular family activity, typically set in parks, beaches, or lakes. Families would […]
Four Men Posing With the Body of Jesse James in His Coffin in St. Joseph, Missouri, 1882
This post was originally published on this siteAmerican outlaw Frank James (second from left) and others pose over the dead body of famed outlaw Jesse […]