Stunning Portraits of Sixteen-Year-Old Clara Bow Taken by Nickolas Muray, 1921
This post was originally published on this siteClara Bow’s first portraits, made by Nickolas Muray just after winning the Fame and Fortune Contest of 1921 […]
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Hans Holbein the Younger: One of the Greatest Portraitists of the Northern Renaissance
This post was originally published on this siteHans Holbein the Younger (c. 1497–1543) was a German painter and printmaker who worked primarily in England and […]
Curious Chicagoans Pack the Cook County Morgue to View the Body of Slain Fugitive John Dillinger on July 22, 1934
This post was originally published on this siteJohn Dillinger, one of the most notorious bank robbers in American history, was gunned down by FBI agents […]
50 Gorgeous Photos of a Young and Beautiful Dorothy Lamour in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn in New Orleans, Dorothy Lamour (December 10, 1914 – September 22, 1996) started her career by entering […]
The Smiling Star: 30 Vintage Portraits of Liselotte Pulver in the 1950s and ’60s
This post was originally published on this siteLiselotte Pulver is one of the most beloved and instantly recognizable Swiss-German actresses of the mid-20th century. Born […]
In 1914, an Engineer Had the Idea to Raise the Titanic Using Many Magnets and a Special Submarine…
This post was originally published on this siteBack in 1914, just two years after the Titanic sank, someone came up with a bold idea: why […]
Heartwarming Mid-20th Century Snaps Capture Families Preparing for Christmas
This post was originally published on this siteThe mid-20th century was an era rich with holiday sentiment that these photos beautifully capture. These scenes of […]
30 Portraits of a Young Kirk Douglas in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteKirk Douglas (December 9, 1916 – February 5, 2020) was an American actor and filmmaker. Born Issur Danielovitch, […]
Yoko Ono Leaving Roosevelt Hospital in New York Late Monday Night, on December 8, 1980 After the Death of John Lennon
This post was originally published on this siteA distraught Yoko Ono leaving Roosevelt Hospital in New York City on the night of December 8, 1980. […]
Rare Photos of North Wales in the Late 1800s
This post was originally published on this siteNorth Wales in the late 19th century was a region defined by its striking natural beauty and robust […]
Portrait of High-Class Yomut Women From Krasnovodsk, Turkmenistan Wearing Kasaba, 1883
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1883, Yomut women from Krasnovodsk, now known as Türkmenbaşy in Turkmenistan, were photographed wearing the striking Kasaba, […]
30 Romantic Postcards Show How Edwardian Couples Express Their Love
This post was originally published on this siteThese romantic Edwardian postcards offer a tender glimpse into how couples expressed affection during the early 20th century, […]
40 Amazing Photos of Kim Basinger in the 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteKim Basinger (born December 8, 1953) is an American actress. She has garnered acclaim for her work in […]
Jim Morrison in Joel Brodsky’s Famous “Young Lion” Photoshoot in 1967
This post was originally published on this siteThe iconic “Young Lion” photoshoot of Jim Morrison by photographer Joel Brodsky took place in September 1967, in […]
Elegant Portraits of Fashion Model Theo Graham in the 1940s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteTheo Graham (1926–1994) was a highly successful American fashion model who achieved prominence during the mid-1940s to the […]
Ad for Geritol (1971) – All of These Women Are Allegedly 46!
This post was originally published on this siteThis image is from a controversial Geritol advertisement published around 1971 that sparked significant discussion about aging, health, […]
Beautiful Portraits of Sophia Loren From ‘Scandal in Sorrento’ (1955)
This post was originally published on this siteScandal in Sorrento (original Italian title: Pane, amore e…, meaning “Bread, Love and…”) is a delightful 1955 Italian […]
30 Polaroid Shots of Pets at Home During Christmas in the Mid-20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteIn the mid-20th century, taking photos of pets at home during Christmas became popular for several overlapping cultural, […]
Iconic Photos of Concorde and a Citroën DS Taken at Le Bourget Airport in 1969
This post was originally published on this siteThe iconic photoshoot of the Concorde 001 prototype and a Citroën DS at Le Bourget Airport in 1969 […]
Elsa Martinelli: A Timeless Symbol of Italian Glamour
This post was originally published on this siteElsa Martinelli (1935–2017) was an iconic Italian actress and fashion model who rose to international fame in the […]
A Geisha Poses for a Photo After Washing Her Hair, and Before Styling It, ca. 1910
This post was originally published on this sitePhotographed by Herbert Ponting in 1910, this rare image shows a geisha in a private moment after washing […]
Amazing Photos of the 1963 Ford Thunderbird Italien Concept Car
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1963 Ford Thunderbird Italien was a one-of-a-kind concept vehicle that perfectly embodied Ford’s desire to blend American […]
Outtake Photos of the Beach Boys at Paradise Cove in Malibu for Their “Surfin’ Safari” Album Cover, 1962
This post was originally published on this siteThe Beach Boys’ debut album, Surfin’ Safari, was released in October 1962. It was different from other rock […]
40 Fabulous Portraits of Agnes Moorehead as Endora on the ABC Sitcom “Bewitched”
This post was originally published on this siteEndora, played by Agnes Moorehead (December 6, 1900 – April 30, 1974), was one of the standout characters […]
Beautiful Christmas Snaps of an American Family in 1960
This post was originally published on this siteChristmas photos taken of an American family in 1960 offer a wonderful glimpse into the post-war suburban dream, […]