Rin Tin Tin, the World War I Dog Who Became a Hollywood Star, and His Popularity Helped Save Warner Bros.
This post was originally published on this siteRin Tin Tin likely would have been a German war dog if the World War I battle near […]
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Heartbreaking Photos of a Bosnian Soldier Who Cries When He Returned to His Village Where He Discovered His Family Was Executed by the Serbs
This post was originally published on this siteSenad Medanovic, sole survivor of a massacre, finding his home in ruins after the Bosnian army recaptured his […]
20 Vintage Photos of Burger Chef Restaurants From the 1960s and 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1954, Frank and Donald Thomas patented the flame broiler in their parent company General Equipment Corporation and […]
Stevie Wonder Visiting a Children’s School for the Blind in London, 1970
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1970, the bustling streets of London were graced by an unexpected visitor—a musical genius whose presence promised […]
The Story of the 1925 ‘Round Door’ Rolls-Royce Phantom I Jonckheere Coupe, the Rarest Rolls Royce in the World
This post was originally published on this site Custom coachbuilding of the 1920s and 1930s was the ultimate form of self-expression for the rich and […]
Kris Kristofferson Comforting Sinéad O’Connor After Getting Booed, 1992
This post was originally published on this siteKris Kristofferson comforts Sinead O’Connor after she was booed off stage during the Bob Dylan anniversary concert at […]
In 1954, the US Department of Defense Issued Marilyn Monroe a Military ID Under the Name Norma Jeane Dimaggio
This post was originally published on this siteA Marilyn Monroe signed United States Department of Defense Identification Card used in 1954 while she was entertaining […]
Sending Children Through the US Postal Service in the 1910s
This post was originally published on this siteBefore 1920, sending children through the US Postal Service was a quirky and unusual practice that sounds almost […]
The Story of Betty Robinson, the Olympian Who Died in a Plane Crash, and Then Came Back to Win a Gold Medal
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1928, 16-year-old Elizabeth “Betty” Robinson Schwartz became the first woman ever awarded an Olympic gold medal for […]
Brigitte Bardot, the Muse of Saint-Tropez
This post was originally published on this siteBrigitte Bardot and Saint-Tropez share a deep cultural connection. Bardot, the iconic French actress and sex symbol of […]
Claude Monet and His Second Wife Alice Hoschedé Monet in St. Mark’s Square, Venice, October 1908
This post was originally published on this siteClaude Monet first discovered Venice in 1908 when he was 68 years old. The two months Monet spent […]
Just Another Day on the Job in 1890
This post was originally published on this site“You kids these days don’t know what it means to streamgage! In my day, we used to sit […]
Kissing Contests in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteKissing contests in the 1930s were part of the broader culture of novelty competitions and entertainment in public […]
Here’s How Cars Stayed Cool Before ‘Real’ Air Conditioning
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1930s, if you wanted to travel in air-conditioned comfort, you needed a “swamp cooler” attached to […]
Kurt Cobain Crying Backstage, 1990: The Story Behind One of the Best and Most Emotional Photos in Rock History
This post was originally published on this site1990 was a shitty year for Kurt Cobain for having to fire Chad Channing get out of sub […]
Historical Photos of Lohner-Porsche “Mixte,” the First Hybrid Car
This post was originally published on this siteJacob Lohner built the Lohner-Porsche Mixte in 1901. The Lohner head of construction, Otto Grünwald designed the vehicle […]
30 Candid Photographs of Sophia Loren at the 8th Cannes Film Festival in 1955
This post was originally published on this siteThe 8th Cannes Film Festival was held from April 26 to May 10, 1955. The Golden Palm went […]
The First Motorcycle Cover Girl: Vintage Photos of Harley-Davidson “Enthusiast Girl” Vivian Bales in the Late 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteVivian Bales (1909–2001) was the first motorcycle cover girl. Vivian was known for several long-distance motorcycle rides and […]
Frank Sinatra, Ava Gardner, Tony Curtis, and Janet Leigh at Empress Club in London, 1951
This post was originally published on this siteFrank Sinatra and his wife, Ava Gardner, with Tony Curtis and his wife Janet Leigh at a party […]
Early Photographs of Soap Box Derby From the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Soap Box Derby, a popular racing event in the United States, began in the 1930s and quickly […]
The Story of Esther Jones, aka Baby Esther, the Inspiration for Betty Boop
This post was originally published on this siteEsther Jones (aka Baby Esther), born in Chicago in 1918, was a natural performer who debuted on stage […]
Clara Bow in the Front of the Line of Wampas Baby Stars of 1924 in Hollywood, California
This post was originally published on this siteBefore a camera she could exude personality. Newsreel footage shows Clara among the Baby Stars, her unruly hair […]
Rare Photographs of Tupac Shakur at MGM Grand Casino, Hours Before the Shooting on Sept. 7, 1996
This post was originally published on this siteOn September 7, 1996, Tupac Shakur, who’s just left the Mike Tyson vs. Bruce Seldon fight at the […]
40 Amazing Vintage Photographs of Railroad Inspection Vehicles From Between the 1940s and 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1940s were heavily influenced by the impact of World War II, which necessitated efficient and reliable transportation […]
Unmasked Led Zeppelin’s “Led Zeppelin II” Album Cover
This post was originally published on this site Led Zeppelin II was released in October, 1969, and became the first Led Zeppelin album to hit […]