This is How Ejnar Mikkelsen, a Danish Explorer, Was Photographed in 1912 When He Was Found
This post was originally published on this siteThis is how Ejnar Mikkelsen, a Danish explorer, was photographed in 1912 when he was found. Ejnar was […]
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The Story of Georgia “Tiny” Broadwick, the First Woman to Parachute From an Airplane
This post was originally published on this siteGeorgia Ann Thompson Broadwick (1893–1978) was an American pioneering parachutist and the inventor of the ripcord. She was […]
A Group of Child Laborers Going in for a 12-Hour Night Shift at a Mil in North Carolina, 1908
This post was originally published on this siteIn this haunting flashlight photograph taken in 1908, children are seen heading to their night shift at the […]
The Stilt-Walking Shepherds of Landes
This post was originally published on this siteThe stilt shepherds of Landes were a unique group of shepherds in the Landes region of southwestern France, […]
In March 1912, U.S. Army Captain Albert Berry Made the First Parachute Jump From a Powered Airplane
This post was originally published on this siteOn March 1, 1912, U.S. Army Captain Albert Berry climbed into a Benoist pusher-type airplane piloted by Tony […]
35 Fabulous Photos of Ann Pennington in the 1910s and ’20s
This post was originally published on this siteAnn Pennington was a popular American actress, dancer, and Ziegfeld Follies star during the early 20th century. Born […]
20 Vintage Photographs of Pit Ponies From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this sitePit ponies, also known as mining horses, were small breeds of horses or ponies used in underground coal […]
35 Amazing Photos Showcase Life at Wildwood Shore, New Jersey, Around 1910
This post was originally published on this siteIn the early 20th century, Wildwood Shore in New Jersey was a vibrant destination for vacationers and locals […]
Beautiful Paintings by Willem Witsen From the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1860 in Amsterdam, Dutch painter, photographer, and writer Willem Witsen associated with the Amsterdam Impressionism movement and […]
The Mugshot of Stephen Shock, 1916
This post was originally published on this siteHere’s the mugshot of Stephen Shock, also known as Walter O’Brecht, prisoner #6970. Shock was sentenced to two […]
The Kolb Brothers Attempting to Get the Perfect Shots of the Grand Canyon in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteIn the Grand Canyon, brothers Emroy and Ellsworth Kolb rig a rope system to lower to a ledge […]
Rare Photos of Salvador Dalí When He Was a Kid in the 1900s and 1910s
This post was originally published on this siteSalvador Dalí (May 11, 1904 – January 23, 1989) was a Spanish surrealist artist renowned for his technical […]
Olga Wisinger-Florian: Beautiful Paintings From the Late 19th to the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteOlga Wisinger-Florian (1844–1926) was an Austrian Impressionist painter renowned for her vivid depictions of nature, particularly flowers and […]
Carl Wuttke’s Beautiful Paintings From the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
This post was originally published on this siteCarl Wuttke was a German landscape and architectural painter renowned for his vivid depictions of both European and […]
Amazing Paintings by Leon Wyczółkowski From the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
This post was originally published on this siteLeon Wyczółkowski (1852–1936) was a prominent Polish painter, graphic artist, and educator, celebrated for his contributions to the […]
Wonderful Photos of People Having Fun at the Beach in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThere were no smartphones, no beach clubs, no Instagram posts, but there was joy. Pure, simple joy. In […]
Henri Thiriet’s Striking Posters from the Belle Époque Era
This post was originally published on this siteHenri Thiriet (1873–1946) was a French illustrator, poster artist, and painter known for his vibrant Art Nouveau style. […]
Life of Venice Through Beautiful Paintings by Henry Woods
This post was originally published on this siteHenry Woods (1846–1921) was a British painter and illustrator, and one of the leading Neo-Venetian school artists. He […]
How NOT to Drive in Toronto
This post was originally published on this siteWhen cars first appeared in Toronto in the early 1900s, there were few regulations and very limited driver […]
America’s Sweetheart: 30 Stunning Photos of a Very Young Mary Pickford in the 1910s
This post was originally published on this siteGladys Louise Smith (April 8, 1892 – May 29, 1979), known professionally as Mary Pickford, was a Canadian-American […]
Amazing Photos of the 1912 Stutz Bearcat
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1912 Stutz Bearcat is a classic American sports car known for its performance and style. It featured […]
Vintage Photos Capture the Inside of Early 20th Century Saloons
This post was originally published on this siteIn the early 20th century, saloons were popular social hubs in the United States, especially in the West […]
In February 1919, Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, and D.W. Griffith Formed United Artists
This post was originally published on this siteUnited Artists (UA) is an American film production and distribution company owned by Amazon MGM Studios. In its […]
World War I Veteran Using Prosthetic Arm for Welding, 1919
This post was originally published on this siteIn the wake of World War I, as the world grappled with the aftermath of a global conflict, […]
18-Year-Old Humphrey Bogart in His Sailors Uniform During His Service in World War I
This post was originally published on this siteActor Humphrey Bogart is best known for his leading roles in the films The Maltese Falcon (1941), Casablanca […]