Soapbox Auto Race at July 4th Celebration at Salisbury, Maryland in 1940
This post was originally published on this siteThe Soapbox Auto Race, often called a Soap Box Derby, is a youth racing program in the United […]
children & youth
Heartwarming Vintage Photograph Captured a Baby Lamb Snuggling Up Next to a Sleeping Boy, 1940
This post was originally published on this siteTaken during the onset of World War II, this image became highly recognized for its depiction of childhood […]
35 Iconic Studio Portraits of 1970s High School Seniors
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1970s was a vibrant and transformative decade for American high school culture, and these iconic studio portraits […]
Some Candid Photographs of Angelina Jolie as a Teenager in the Late 1980s and Early 1990s
This post was originally published on this siteBefore transforming into a global superstar, Oscar winner, and humanitarian, Angelina Jolie’s teenage years in the late 1980s […]
Class of 1946: Vintage Portraits From a St. Louis High School
This post was originally published on this siteHigh school portraits from the 1940s provide a fascinating glimpse into the lives and fashion of American teenagers […]
The Memorial to the Child Victims of War in Lidice, Czech Republic
This post was originally published on this siteThe Memorial to the Child Victims of War is a deeply moving bronze sculpture located at the Lidice […]
50 Rare and Adorable Photos of Brooke Shields as a Child From Between the Mid-1960s and Early 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteBrooke Shields (born Brooke Christa Shields on May 31, 1965, in Manhattan, New York City) had an unconventional […]
30 Iconic Studio Portraits That Defined 1990s Teenage Girls’ Style
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1990s was the last decade where teenage girls truly defined their own distinct era of style before […]
“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 […]
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, […]