Dana Wynter: The Elegant Star of Classic Hollywood and Television
This post was originally published on this siteDana Wynter (1931–2011) was a German-born British actress who became a familiar face in Hollywood and television during […]
Month: September 2025
The Story of the Dahomey Amazons, Benin’s Fearless Female Warriors From Between the 17th and 19th Centuries
This post was originally published on this siteThe Dahomey Amazons, known in their native Fon language as Mino (“Our Mothers”) or Agoji, were an all-female […]
Romantic Portraits of John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara From ‘The Quiet Man’ (1952)
This post was originally published on this siteThe Quiet Man (1952) is a classic American romantic comedy-drama directed by John Ford and starring John Wayne […]
30 Amazing Behind the Scenes Photos From the Making of of Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds” (1963)
This post was originally published on this siteAlfred Hitchcock’s 1963 film The Birds is a landmark in horror cinema, and its production was as meticulous […]
22 Wonderful Photos of 700-Years Cave Houses in Iran’s Kandovan Village
This post was originally published on this siteThe Kandovan cave houses in northwestern Iran are a striking example of human adaptation to a volcanic landscape […]
Funny and Playful Moments of Edwardian Girls Captured on Camera
This post was originally published on this siteThe Edwardian era is often remembered for its elegance, sophistication, and carefully posed portraits, but not all photographs […]
American Soldiers Taking Dutch Children for Their Morning Walk in the Grounds of Hoensbroek Castle, September 1944
This post was originally published on this siteAround the start of World War II, an orphanage from the Dutch coast was moved to Hoensbroek Castle […]
Claude St. Cyr: A Master of Haute Couture Millinery in Mid-20th-Century Paris
This post was originally published on this siteClaude Saint-Cyr, sometimes Claude St-Cyr or Claude St. Cyr (Born Simone Naudet, 1911–2002) was a French milliner who […]
26 Amazing Vintage Photographs of People Posing With Olmec Colossal Heads in Mexico
This post was originally published on this siteThe Olmec colossal heads are stone representations of human heads sculpted from large basalt boulders. They range in […]
30 Rarely Seen Photos of Amy Winehouse as a Teenager in the 1990s
This post was originally published on this site“I have this dream to be very famous. To work on stage. It’s a lifelong ambition. I want […]
Dany Saval: The Élan of French Cinema in the Swinging Sixties
This post was originally published on this siteDany Saval (born Danielle Nadine Suzanne Savalle on January 5, 1942) is a French actress who became popular […]
Mountain Guides Carry a Wealthy Lady up Mount Vesuvius in Italy, ca. 1910
This post was originally published on this siteThis striking vintage photo shows a wealthy woman being carried up Mount Vesuvius in Italy by mountain guides, […]
30 Stunning Photos of a Very Young and Beautiful Claudette Colbert in the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteClaudette Colbert (born Émilie “Lily” Claudette Chauchoin; September 13, 1903 – July 30, 1996) was an American actress. […]
1950 Willys Jeepster Phaeton: The Last American Phaeton with Rugged Charm
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1950 Willys Jeepster Phaeton is a rare and distinctive American automobile that blended rugged Jeep styling with […]
40 Photos of a Young Dave Mustaine of Megadeth in the 1980s and 1990s
This post was originally published on this siteDave Mustaine was the co-founder, frontman, primary songwriter, and sole consistent member of Megadeth during the 1980s and […]
30 Glamorous Black and White Photos Show Jacqueline Bisset’s Style in the 1960s and 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteJacqueline Bisset, a British actress born on September 13, 1944, rose to fame in the 1960s and 1970s, […]
James Stephanoff: Master of Historical Watercolors in 19th-Century Britain
This post was originally published on this siteJames Stephanoff (c. 1786–1874) was a British painter and draughtsman best known for his finely detailed watercolors of […]
Vintage Photos Capture Everyday Life in the Early 1900s
This post was originally published on this siteAt the turn of the 20th century, everyday life was marked by a fascinating blend of tradition and […]
The Twin Towers Has Shown Their Beauty in Many Famous Films Pre 9/11
This post was originally published on this siteThe Twin Towers of the World Trade Center were a prominent and iconic part of the New York […]
50 Photographs Depict the Aftermath of the September 11th Attacks at Ground Zero in New York City
This post was originally published on this siteThe World Trade Center, in Lower Manhattan, New York City, was destroyed after a series of terrorist attacks […]
30 Gorgeous Portraits of Angie Dickinson From the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteAngie Dickinson (born born Angeline Brown; September 30, 1931) is an American actress whose career has spanned film […]
The Story Behind TIME’s September 11 Cover by Lyle Owerko
This post was originally published on this siteTIME magazine’s 9/11 cover, photographed by Lyle Owerko, is one of the most haunting and enduring images of […]
Victorian Readers: A Glimpse Into 19th-Century Reading Culture
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 19th century, reading became one of the most widespread and defining pastimes of the Victorian era. […]
Rare Aerial Photos of 9/11 Attacks in New York City as Seen From Other Planes
This post was originally published on this siteThe September 11, 2001 attacks in New York City were not only witnessed on the ground, but also […]
Photos Taken on the Morning of September 11th, Documenting the World Trade Center Before, During, and After the Attacks
This post was originally published on this siteOn the morning of September 11, photographer David Monderer went to the Manhattan Bridge with a medium-format camera […]