“Born Bound” – Italian Tradition of Swaddling Newborns Abandoned
This post was originally published on this siteIn Italian cultural history, “Born Bound” (known locally as Nati Fasciati) refers to the ancient, pervasive custom of […]
children & youth
Jackie Magazine Covers: Iconic 1970s Teen Style
This post was originally published on this siteJackie was one of the most iconic and influential British teen magazines of the 20th century. Launched on […]
Rare Photos of Katharine Hepburn as a Child in the 1900s and 1910s
This post was originally published on this siteKatharine Hepburn (born Katharine Houghton Hepburn on May 12, 1907, in Hartford, Connecticut) grew up in a progressive, […]
French Children Were Served Wine at School on Their Lunch Breaks, All the Way Up Until 1956
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1956, the French government officially banned the serving of wine, beer, and cider in school cafeterias to […]
40 Vintage Portraits Capturing the Charm of Little Girls’ Fashion in the Mid-19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteFashion for little girls in the mid-19th century was a charming reflection of Victorian societal values, blending innocence […]
The Missing Children Milk Carton Campaign Was One of America’s Most Iconic Public Awareness Efforts of the 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteThe missing children milk carton campaign was a 1980s public awareness effort in the United States that printed […]
Who Needs a Fancy Bathtub When You’ve Got a Kitchen Sink?
This post was originally published on this siteBathing in the kitchen sink is a cherished memory for many generations, particularly those who grew up in […]
40 Candid Snaps Capture Teenagers’ Styles in the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1970s teenagers’ styles were a vibrant explosion of self-expression, marking a definitive shift from the structured silhouettes […]
’90s Cool: A Nostalgic Look at Teenage Boys’ Styles
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1990s was a decade of bold experimentation and cultural rebellion for teenage boys’ fashion, heavily influenced by […]
The Incredible Story of 11-Year-Old Terry Jo Duperrault, the Sole Survivor of a Massacre at Sea in November 1961
This post was originally published on this siteIn November 1961, 11-year-old Terry Jo Duperrault became the sole survivor of a mass murder aboard the yacht […]
40 Vintage Photos Capture Teenager Style and Culture in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1950s teenagers were the first generation to truly define “youth culture,” breaking away from adult fashion to […]
The Dangers of the Baby Feeding Bottles in the Victorian Era
This post was originally published on this sitePatented around 1879–1880, these glass or earthenware “banjo” shaped bottles allowed babies to self-feed. Many had sweet sounding […]
Edmund Adler: Painting the Heart of Childhood
This post was originally published on this siteEdmund Adler (1876–1965) was a celebrated Austrian genre painter renowned for his warm and intimate portrayals of rural […]
Masked Spectators Pose With Dalmatian Dogs After a Screening of “One Hundred and One Dalmatians” in 1961
This post was originally published on this siteMasked spectators pose with dalmatian dogs after a screening of Walt Disney’s One Hundred and One Dalmatians on the […]
30 Photos of James Dean as a Teenager in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteLong before he was the “Rebel Without a Cause,” James Dean was a quintessential small-town high schooler in […]
“Tot-Guard” Child Safety Car Seat Made by the Ford Motor Company
This post was originally published on this siteSeat belts may be all right for adults, but try keeping a squirming five-year-old child buckled up for […]
Rosenberg Children Read in the Newspaper on June 19, 1953 That Their Parents Have One Day More to Live
This post was originally published on this siteOn June 19, 1953, just one day before the scheduled execution of their parents, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, […]
Historical Photos of Coal Mines Kids Taken by Lewis Hine in the United States From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteLewis Hine was a teacher and photographer who, in the early 20th century, used his camera as a […]
18 Rare and Adorable Photos of Joan Baez When She Was a Child in the 1940s and 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteJoan Baez is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and activist. Her contemporary folk music often includes songs of […]
Donn Fendler, 12-Year-Old Boy Scout Lost on Maine Mountain for 9 Days Survives in 1939
This post was originally published on this siteIn July 1939, 12-year-old Donn Fendler of Rye, New York, became the subject of a massive national search […]
Adorable Childhood Photos of Noel and Liam Gallagher of Oasis From the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteThe childhood of Noel and Liam Gallagher was a stark contrast of working-class struggle, severe domestic abuse, and […]
Who Did Penny for the Guy Back in the Day?
This post was originally published on this siteIn the mid-20th century, “Penny for the Guy” was a ubiquitous part of British childhood. Before the rise […]
Jean Geoffroy: The Painter of Childhood and Schools
This post was originally published on this siteJean Geoffroy (1853–1924), who often signed his works with the pseudonym Geo, was a distinguished French painter and […]
22 Vintage Mugshots of Victorian Child Offenders Jailed for Stealing Items for Christmas Day
This post was originally published on this siteThese vintage photographs of Victorian child offenders, which originate from Wandsworth Prison, London, were taken from December 1872 […]
Snapshots of a Very Young Brigitte Bardot During a Ballet Class in Paris, ca. 1950
This post was originally published on this siteBrigitte Bardot at the absolute beginning of what was to be a legendary career. At the time, Bardot […]