Vintage Photos of 12 Cool Flying Cars That Really Existed in the Past
This post was originally published on this siteEven before the Wright brothers made their first flight in 1903, people have widely imagined a future where […]
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40 Stunning Black and White Photos of Dorothy Lamour in the 1930s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteThe American actress and singer quit school at 14 to help support her family and began entering beauty […]
The 1940s Hairstyles: The Unique Hairdos That Women Should Try Once At Least
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1940s, women were encouraged to use their hair to ‘fix’ any flaws in their face. If […]
The Incredible Story of the Girls in the Iconic Photograph “Trafalgar Square Fountains on VE Day”
This post was originally published on this siteIt’s an iconic photograph – one that has been used across the world to highlight the celebrations on […]
10 Interesting Photographs of VE Day Celebrations in London
This post was originally published on this siteOn 7 May 1945 the formal act of military surrender was signed by Germany, ending the war in […]
The McDonald Brothers in Front of the Not Yet Opened First McDonald’s in San Bernardino, CA, November 1948
This post was originally published on this siteInnovation has also been one of the differentiating factors that has helped stay ahead of competition. One major […]
26 Amazing Color Photos That Capture Cool Cars in the U.S From Between the 1940s and 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteThese amazing photos from ElectroSpark that captured cool cars on the streets of the United States from between the […]
20 Incredible Vintage Photographs of Women Diving Horses in Atlantic City From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the early twentieth century, a show called “The Great Carver Show” became center of attraction at the […]
Robert Doisneau: An Oblique Look in Front of the Romi’s Shop, Rue de Seine, Paris
This post was originally published on this siteThese images are from iconic French photographer Robert Doisneau. Amongst the photographs is the famous series of the […]
40 Snapshots Prove That Our Grandmas Were Cooler Than We Though in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteDespite being influenced by the Great Depression and the Second World War, women in the 1940s kept their […]
One of the Most Intense and Striking Faces of Italian Cinema: 36 Glamorous Photos of Alida Valli in the 1930s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1921 as Baroness Alida Maria Laura Altenburger von Marckenstein-Frauenberg in Pola, Istria, Italian actress Alida Valli appeared […]
The Old Days in Living Color: 26 Found Snaps of Beautiful Ladies Defined the Post-War Fashion Styles
This post was originally published on this siteFashion in the years following World War II is characterized by the resurgence of haute couture after the […]
34 Amazing Color Snapshots That Show the United States in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteThese amazing color snapshots from robby who bought them at the flea market that captured everyday life of the […]
34 Gorgeous Photos of Dorothy Dandridge in the 1940s and 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1922 in Cleveland, Ohio, American film and theatre actress, singer, and dancer Dorothy Dandridge is perhaps one […]
The Luxury Apartment on Wheels: Camping in Style in a 1930s Jungle Yacht
This post was originally published on this siteThe Jungle Yacht was created for and used by Italian explorer Commander Attilio Gatti and his wife, who […]
A Series of Vintage Photos Documented a Day in the Life of a 1940s Housewife
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1941, LIFE magazine sent photographer William C. Shrout to document the lives of one of the biggest […]
25 Hilarious Snaps That Defined Lifestyles of the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteAlthough life may have been difficult, these found snaps show that humans at the beginning of the 20th […]
Classic Spanish Beauty: 42 Glamorous Photos of Conchita Montenegro From Between the 1920s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1911 as Concepción Andrés Picado in San Sebastian, Spanish model, dancer and actress Conchita Montenegro first worked […]
Early ’40s Fashion: A Look Back on Women’s Clothing During the Second World War
This post was originally published on this siteIt is worthless to discuss fashion of the forties without first understanding the tremendous impact World War II […]
Before Fast Food Delivery, Here Are Some Amazing Photographs of Soba Noodle Cyclists of Early 20th Century Japan
This post was originally published on this siteFast food delivery has changed drastically since the old days of demae (which literally “to go in front […]
35 Glamorous Color Photos of Loretta Young From Between the 1930s and 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1913 as Gretchen Young in Salt Lake City, Utah, American actress Loretta Young had her first role […]
Mid-Century Modern Home, Design Inspiration of the 1940s, 1950s, and the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteMid-century modern is the design movement in interior, product, graphic design, architecture, and urban development from roughly 1945 […]
Post-War Amsterdam: Looking Back at the City in the Late 1940s, Just After WWII
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1913, Dutch photojournalist Ben van Meerendonk worked at the General Dutch Photo Press Office of Sem Presser […]
Before Marion Crane: 44 Beautiful Photos of Janet Leigh in the 1940s and 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1927 as Jeanette Helen Morrison in Merced, California, American actress, singer, dancer, and author Janet Leigh was […]
30 Stunning Black and White Portraits of Yvonne De Carlo From Between the 1940s and 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteA vibrant, full-bodied performer with a rich voice and a lushly sensuous if somewhat odd beauty, Yvonne De […]