39 Fascinating Color Snapshots That Capture Street Scenes of New York From the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteThat’s what New York looked like in the 1940s. New York, 1941 5th Avenue and W. 42nd Street, […]
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Candid Photographs Capture Inside Gymnase Saulnier, a School for Acrobats in Paris, in 1947
This post was originally published on this siteThese fascinating pictures were taken by Hans Wild for LIFE magazine at a school for acrobats, Gymnase Saulnier, […]
1940s: The Revolution Period of Women’s Bathing Suits
This post was originally published on this site1940s bathing suits, like many other clothing items, was also losing its modesty. The 1940s was the era […]
1940s: The Revolution Period of Women’s Bathing Suits
This post was originally published on this site1940s bathing suits, like many other clothing items, was also losing its modesty. The 1940s was the era […]
42 Color Photographs of a Young Marlon Brando From the 1940s and 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1924, in Omaha, Nebraska, American actor, film director, and activist Marlon Brando is credited with bringing realism […]
Victory Rolls: The Hairstyle That Defined the 1940s Women’s Hairdo
This post was originally published on this siteOne of the most iconic and recognisable vintage hairstyles has to be Victory Rolls. It’s a women’s hairstyle […]
1940s Bike Girls: Fascinating Photos of Female Motorcyclists From 1949, Taken by Loomis Dean for LIFE Magazine
This post was originally published on this siteThese are some badass girls! In an era when it might have been strange to see woman in […]
Here’s the Only Known Picture of Peter Schiff, the Boy Who Won Heart of Anne Frank
This post was originally published on this siteAlthough Peter Schiff (or “Petel,” as Anne affectionately calls him) was a real person in her life, he […]
57 Glamorous Color Photos of Ingrid Bergman From Between the 1930s and 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn in Stockholm in 1915, Swedish actress Ingrid Bergman started her career as an actress in Swedish and […]
26 Interesting Vintage Photos of Ernest Hemingway With His Beloved Cats
This post was originally published on this siteBeing a “cat person” comes with an unfortunate stigma. But that was definitely not the case for Ernest […]
Marilyn Monroe’s First Photo Shoot by Joseph Jasgur in 1946
This post was originally published on this siteJoseph Jasgur (1919-2009) was a photographer who photographed celebrities during the golden age of Hollywood, especially Marilyn Monroe. […]
Horrors of War: 35 Incredible Photos That Show the Brutal Reality of ‘the Battle of Stalingrad’, 1942-43
This post was originally published on this siteThe Battle of Stalingrad (23 August 1942 – 2 February 1943) was a major confrontation of World War […]
The Amish and Photography
This post was originally published on this siteIt is commonly said that Amish don’t like having their photos taken. “No photos please” signs are common […]
Portraits of 10 Women Who Acted as Spies to Stop the Nazis
This post was originally published on this siteHell hath no fury like a woman scorned. The Germans would have done well to take note of […]
20 Beautiful Black and White Photos That Show Britain Transformed Into a Winter Wonderland
This post was originally published on this siteThere’s something about a blanket of snow that just makes winter feel extra special. In December, workers rushed […]
52 Amazing Found Photos That Document Everyday Life of West Germany in 1949
This post was originally published on this siteThese found color photos from Found Slides that capture everyday life of West Germany in 1949. Wiesbaden Market […]
55 Extraordinary Kodachrome Slides That Reveal Everyday Life of the U.S in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteCharles Weever Cushman (1896-1972) is an amateur photographer and Indiana University alumnus, bequeathed approximately 14,500 Kodachrome color slides […]
“We Can Do It!” – Meet the Woman Who Inspired the Famous Wartime Propaganda Poster in World War II
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1942, Pittsburgh artist J. Howard Miller was hired by the Westinghouse Company’s War Production Coordinating Committee to […]
Love Among the Ruins: Happy Blitz Weddings in London, 1940
This post was originally published on this siteNot much would keep the Londoners down… Ena Squire-Brown, an international dancer famed for her Dove Dance, leaves […]
37 Incredible Photos That Show the Easter Blizzard of 1947 in Crookston, Minnesota
This post was originally published on this siteThe Great Blizzard of 1947 was a record-breaking snowfall that began on Christmas without prediction and brought the […]
Ananda Mahidol: The Mysterious Death of a King
This post was originally published on this siteAnanda Mahidol, Thailand’s king Rama VIII, died on the 3rd of June, 1946. He was only twenty at […]
10 of the Most Sexist Ads From the Past
This post was originally published on this siteThe advertising world is a truly fascinating instance of subtle or even overt psychological manipulation. Its basic formula […]
25 Incredible British Propaganda Posters During World War II
This post was originally published on this siteBritain re-created the World War I Ministry of Information for the duration of World War II to generate […]
Why Americans Flocked to Catch a Glimpse of Hitler’s Car, And How Did It End Up in Manhattan?
This post was originally published on this siteIt was June 28, 1948, and Adolf Hitler’s car had arrived in New York City. As the photographers […]
Amazing Color Photographs Capture Everyday Life in Southern California From Between the 1940s and 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteCharles Phoenix is a dude who has done a great service to mankind. He has traveled to countless […]