Weightless Cats: The U.S. Air Force Once Tested Cats in Zero Gravity in 1947
This post was originally published on this siteAfter WWII, the Navy and Air Force began to compete for primacy in the U.S. space program by […]
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36 Incredible Then-and-Now Photos Show How Norwich Has Changed From the Norwich Blitz
This post was originally published on this siteThe Norwich Blitz refers to the heavy bombing of Norwich and surrounding area by the German Luftwaffe during […]
Street Fashion in the 1940s Through Intimate Found Photos
This post was originally published on this siteThe Second World War saw the introduction of rationing, resulting in innovative fashion as clothing had to be […]
40 Gorgeous Photos of Maureen O’Sullivan in the 1930s and ’40s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1911 in Boyle, County Roscommon, Ireland, Irish-American actress Maureen O’Sullivan signed a contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 1932. […]
Norwegian Classic Beauty: 40 Glamorous Photos of Vera Zorina in the 1930s and ’40s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1917 as Eva Brigitta Hartwig in Berlin and brought up in Kristiansund, Vera Zorina was a Norwegian […]
30 Glamorous Photos of Ann Savage in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1921 as born Berniece Maxine Lyon in Columbia, South Carolina, American actress Ann Savage is best remembered […]
Fascinating Photographs of Huguette Sabouret Taken by Jacques Henri Lartigue at the Château de Veyvialle, 1942
This post was originally published on this siteJacques-Henri Lartigue (1894–1986) was born at Courbevoie, France, and he grew up in Paris. His father, a businessman […]
A Collection of Mid-Century Bathrooms From the 1940s for Design Inspiration
This post was originally published on this siteColor is the key word for bathrooms built or remodeled between the World Wars. Ivory and pastel toilets […]
30 Beautiful Photos of American Actress Jeff Donnell in the 1940s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1921 in South Windham, Maine, American actress Jeff Donnell was signed to a contract by Columbia Pictures […]
20 Amazing Photos Capture Stores of the U.S. in the Early 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteThe early 1940s were dominated by World War II and its impact on the United States as well […]
22 Stunning Black and White Portraits of Bette Davis in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteBette Davis (April 5, 1908 – October 6, 1989) was an American actress with a career spanning more […]
Pictures of Charlotte Greenwood Performing Her Signature High Kicks
This post was originally published on this siteCharlotte Greenwood (June 25, 1890 – December 28, 1977) was an American actress and dancer. Born in Philadelphia, […]
35 Handsome Portrait Photos of Alan Ladd in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1913 in Hot Springs, Arkansas, American actor Alan Ladd found success in film in the 1940s and […]
In the 1940s, the Metropolitan Police Was Looking for Good Looking Female Officers, and They Mustn’t Marry!
This post was originally published on this siteHere’s an old advert for the Metropolitan Police recruitment aimed at women with misogynistic overtones that really won’t […]
Vintage Photos Capture People Posing With Their Renault Cars From Between the 1930s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Renault corporation was founded on 25 February 1899 as Société Renault Frères by Louis Renault and his […]
Intimate Photos of Marilyn Monroe During a Lesson With Her Acting Teacher Natasha Lytess in 1948
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1911 as Natalia Postmann in Berlin, German actress, writer and drama coach Natasha Lytess moved to the […]
30 Vintage Photos of Old Hollywood Actresses Posing With Their Beloved Cats
This post was originally published on this siteCats have been at the sides of famous actresses since the very beginning of film. Marie Prevost and […]
40 Glamorous Photos of Anita Louise in the 1930s and ’40s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1915 in New York City, American actress Anita Louise appeared in the film Down to the Sea […]
30 Beautiful American Kitchens From the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteHome design in the 1940s, especially in the kitchen, represented a rapid shift. Older styles and materials were […]
Vintage Photos of Hazel Scott and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. During Their Marriage
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1940s, Hazel Scott began a relationship with Adam Clayton Powell Jr., the well-known pastor of the […]
Gorgeous Vintage Black-and-White Portraits of Rita Hayworth in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteAfter the success of The Strawberry Blonde (1941), Rita Hayworth returned to Columbia Pictures in the musical You’ll […]
Norway After Liberation: Historical Photos of German Prisoners of War in Norway, 1945
This post was originally published on this siteThe German occupation of Norway began on 9 April 1940 after German forces invaded the neutral Scandinavian country […]
40 Beautiful Photos of American Actress and Singer Gale Storm in the 1940s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1922 as Josephine Owaissa Cottle in Bloomington, Texas, American actress and singer Gale Storm had a role […]
Beautiful Photos of a 16-Year-Old Elizabeth Taylor During the Filming of ‘Julia Misbehaves’ (1948)
This post was originally published on this siteJulia Misbehaves is a 1948 American romantic comedy film starring Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon as a married […]
Beautiful Photos of Charlie Chaplin and His Last Wife Oona O’Neill During Their Marriage
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1942, Oona O’Neill received a large amount of media attention after she was chosen as “The Number […]