35 Photos From the 1940s Show a Very Young and Beautiful Diana Dors as You’ve Never Seen Her Before
This post was originally published on this siteDiana Dors (born Diana Mary Fluck; October 23, 1931 – May 4, 1984) was an English actress and […]
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Rare Photos of Catherine Deneuve as a Child in the 1940s and Early 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteCatherine Deneuve was born on October 22, 1943, in Paris, France, into a family deeply rooted in the […]
The Ball Turret Gunner, One of the Toughest and Most Dangerous Jobs of World War II
This post was originally published on this siteThe ball turret gunner was one of the most dangerous and iconic positions in World War II bomber […]
Gustaf Tenggren: Master of Fantasy Illustration
This post was originally published on this siteGustaf Tenggren (1896-1970) was a highly influential Swedish-American illustrator and animator known for shaping the visual world of […]
Marilyn Monroe in a Striped Bikini During Her Early Pin-Ups in California, 1946
This post was originally published on this siteBruno Bernard was a German-born photographer who had fled Nazi Germany and settled in Los Angeles. He was […]
Adorable Photos of Diane Keaton as a Child From the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteDiane Keaton was an American actress. She was known for her leading film roles and distinctive fashion style. […]
45 Fascinating Photos of Roy Rogers Posing With Trigger, the Smartest Horse in the Movies
This post was originally published on this siteRoy Rogers and his horse Trigger are among the most famous duos in American entertainment history — a […]
Striking Photographs Capture British Life in the 1930s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteBill Brandt (1904–1983) is well known for his realist photography that captured the stark social contrasts of life […]
The Tricycle of a 3-Year-Old Shinichi Tetsutani, Who Died 1,500 Meters From the Hypocenter of Hiroshima Atomic Bombing
This post was originally published on this siteThis small, rusted tricycle belonged to a 3-year-old boy named Shinichi Tetsutani, who lived in Hiroshima, Japan. On […]
Digby Morton: A Pioneer of Post-War British Couture
This post was originally published on this siteDigby Morton (1906–1983) was a highly influential Irish fashion designer and a leading figure in British couture from […]
Adorable Photos of Dr. Jane Goodall as a Child From the 1930s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn Valerie Jane Morris-Goodall on April 3, 1934, in London, England. When Goodall was about one year old, […]
30 Fascinating Vintage Snaps of People Dressing in DIY Robot Costumes for Halloween From the Mid-20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteRobot costumes have a rich history for Halloween, particularly becoming a popular DIY and cultural phenomenon starting in […]
Vintage Covers of Famous Fantastic Mysteries Magazine From the 1940s and Early ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteFamous Fantastic Mysteries was an American pulp magazine devoted to reprinting classic science fiction, fantasy, and adventure stories. […]
Stunning Posters by Jacob Jansma, 1920s–1940s
This post was originally published on this siteJacob Jansma (1893-1972) was a Dutch artist known for his work as a painter, graphic artist, designer, and […]
American Soldiers Posing With the Imperial Crown of the Holy Roman Empire in a Cave in Siegen, Germany, 1945
This post was originally published on this siteThe Imperial Crown of the Holy Roman Empire, a hoop crown with a characteristic octagonal shape, was the […]
Wonderful Color Photos Capture Daily Life at the Women’s Land Army Training Camp in Suffolk, England in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Women’s Land Army (WLA) Training Camp at Culford in Suffolk, England, was a vital forestry training center […]
Portraits of Hannie Schaft, Who Became the Nazi’s Most Wanted Woman in the Netherlands During World War II
This post was originally published on this siteHannie Schaft (full name: Jannetje Johanna Schaft, September 16, 1920 – April 17, 1945) was a Dutch resistance […]
Philip Mangone: Crafting Elegance in American Women’s Coats
This post was originally published on this sitePhilip Mangone (1884–1957) was an American fashion designer and tailor best known for his stylish, high-quality coats that […]
Creepy Story of Dr. Carl Tanzler, Who Fell in Love With His Deceased Patient, and Took Her Body Home to Preserve Her
This post was originally published on this siteGeorg Carl Tänzler, also known as Count Carl von Cosel (February 8, 1877 – July 3, 1952), was […]
A Collection of 74 Wonderful Vintage Movie Posters Featuring Greta Garbo From Between the 1920s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteGreta Garbo (September 18, 1905 – April 15, 1990) was one of the most iconic and enigmatic figures […]
Leendert Jurriaan Jordaan: Master of Dutch Political Satire in the 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteLeendert Jurriaan Jordaan (1885–1980) was a Dutch political cartoonist, caricaturist, illustrator, and critic. Born in Amsterdam, he studied […]
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 […]
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 […]
Beautiful Portraits of Magda Schneider From the 1930s and ’40s
This post was originally published on this siteMagda Schneider (1909–1996) was a German actress best known for her roles in romantic comedies and melodramas of […]
30 Amazing Photos Capture New York Street Scenes in the Early 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the early 1940s, New York City was alive with energy despite the uncertainty of wartime. The streets […]