AVIDAC, Argonne’s First Digital Computer, 1953
This post was originally published on this siteBefore there was Google, or even the Internet, there was the computer – and the earliest computers were […]
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Barbara Miura: A Glamorous Face of 1950s London Fashion
This post was originally published on this siteBarbara Miura was a prominent fashion model working in London during the early-to-mid 1950s. She appears in editorial […]
Inside Jaguar’s Browns Lane Factory, 1956
This post was originally published on this siteAn amazing photo from Jaguar’s Browns Lane Factory – on the production line, the beautiful D-Type, with XK140’s […]
Six-Year-Old Boy Collecting Ancient Wood Bricks From Shirland Road, West London, to Sell for Firewood, 1954
This post was originally published on this siteBack in the day, little six-year-old Benny Merrell was hustling in the cold streets of West London, selling […]
1955 Ghia Streamline X ‘Gilda’: The Jet Age Masterpiece
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1955 Ghia Streamline X ‘Gilda’ Concept is a singular, iconic representation of the 1950s Jet Age in […]
Simone Mirman: The Milliner of Modern Elegance
This post was originally published on this siteSimone Mirman (1912–2008) was a celebrated Paris-born milliner who defined hat design in mid-20th century London. Active through […]
30 Amazing Color Slides Capture Street Scenes of Rome in the Early 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteThe early 1950s saw Rome emerging from the post-war era and starting to flourish as part of the […]
Smilin’ Jack, an Enormous Jack-o’-Lantern Painted on the Side of an 80,000-Barrel Storage Tank Each Year Since 1952
This post was originally published on this site“Smilin’ Jack” is the giant jack-o’lantern face painted onto a hortensphere (a squat, ellipsoidal storage tank) at the […]
Barbara Windsor: The Sparkling Spirit of British Entertainment
This post was originally published on this siteBarbara Windsor was a beloved English actress and a cherished icon of British entertainment, known for her distinctive […]
30 Photos of a Young and Handsome Roger Moore in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteSir Roger George Moore (October 14, 1927 – May 23, 2017) was an English actor. He was the […]
Beautiful Photos of the 1954 Pegaso Z-102 Berlinetta Series II
This post was originally published on this siteOften hailed as the “Spanish Ferrari,” the 1954 Pegaso Z-102 Berlinetta Series II is a masterpiece of advanced […]
Shelagh Wilson: A Leading Face of Post-War Fashion
This post was originally published on this siteShelagh Wilson was one of the leading British fashion models whose career beautifully chronicled the transition of style […]
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. […]
‘Enquête Sociologique à Petit-Quevilly’ (1952): Henri Salesse’s Portrait of Postwar France
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1952, French photographer Henri Salesse (1914–2006) documented the everyday life of Petit-Quevilly, a working-class suburb near Rouen, […]
1950s Halloween: Simple and Homemade Charm
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1950s, Halloween costumes for children were a charming blend of simplicity and homemade creativity. Unlike today’s […]
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 […]
Dominique Wilms: The Belgian Femme Fatale of 1950s European Cinema
This post was originally published on this siteDominique Wilms (born Claudine Maria Célina Wilmes on June 8, 1930) was a Belgian film actress who became […]
30 Vintage Photos of Kirk Douglas on the Set of ‘Ace in the Hole’ (1951)
This post was originally published on this siteAce in the Hole (also known as The Big Carnival) is a 1951 American film noir directed and […]
Open-Air Nostalgia: Cruising in the 1959 Morris Minor 1000 Tourer
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1959 Morris Minor 1000 Tourer represents one of the most beloved examples of postwar British motoring — […]
Barbara Lang: Hollywood’s Sultry Starlet of the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteBarbara Lang was an American actress and singer best known for her sultry screen presence during the 1950s. […]
Régine Debrise: The Elegant Face of 1950s Paris Haute Couture
This post was originally published on this siteRégine Debrise was a French fashion model and beauty editor whose elegance defined the refined style of postwar […]
Barbara Payton: The Beautiful and Tragic Star of 1950s Hollywood
This post was originally published on this siteBarbara Payton was an American actress whose beauty and tumultuous life made her one of Hollywood’s most tragic […]
Picking Up Golf Balls Off a Driving Range in Japan, 1956
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1956 Japan, before automation transformed the sport, collecting golf balls from a driving range was an exhausting […]
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 […]
Mari Blanchard: Hollywood’s Alluring Star of the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteMari Blanchard (1923–1970) was an American actress and model, remembered for her beauty, charm, and versatile screen presence […]