Graf Zeppelin Passing Over Wembley Stadium During the 1930 FA Cup Final
This post was originally published on this siteIt was on Saturday April 26, 1930 that the LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin cruised over Wembley Stadium during […]
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Princeton University Students Photographed After a Brutal Snowball Fight in 1892
This post was originally published on this siteFreshmen of the Princeton University class of 1895 pose for a solemn portrait after a freshman-sophomore snowball fight […]
The Last Known Photos of Laurel and Hardy Together, 1956
This post was originally published on this siteThese are the last photos taken of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy together. They were shot by a […]
The 1966 365 P Berlinetta Speciale, Ferrari’s Only 3-Seater
This post was originally published on this siteThe Ferrari 365 P Berlinetta Speciale (also commonly referred to as the Berlinetta Tre-posti) was a concept sports […]
Aerowagon, the Soviet Aircraft-Engined High-Speed Train From the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Aerowagon or Aeromotowagon was an experimental high-speed railcar fitted with an aircraft engine and propeller traction invented […]
The First Horror Movie Ever Made: “The House of the Devil” (1896) by Georges Méliès
This post was originally published on this siteThe House of the Devil (French: Le Manoir du diable), released in the United States as The Haunted […]
The Selfie King: 10 of the Best Self-Portraits Taken by Nassereddin Shah From the 19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteIn Iran, selfie photos date back to the Qajar era, when the famed Qajar king Nasseredin Shah (1821–1896), […]
That Time Debbie Harry Wore Marilyn Monroe’s Dress to Burn Down Her Kitchen, and Also Burnt Monroe’s Dress
This post was originally published on this siteDebbie Harry’s famous “cooking” photoshoot by Chris Stein in their 17th Street kitchen after they’d returned from tour […]
Pop Stars From Liverpool, 1963
This post was originally published on this siteBrian Epstein pictured with some of the groups he manages on June 18, 1963. These are three of […]
25 Rarely Seen Photos of a Young Cyndi Lauper With Her Band Blue Angel From the Early 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteCyndi Lauper was born on June 22, 1953 in Brooklyn, New York City, to a Catholic family. She […]
1925 Peugeot Motor-Boat Car
This post was originally published on this siteThe Peugeot motor-boat car, created in 1925, wasn’t a true amphibious vehicle but rather a promotional show car […]
Early Soviet Sweet Wrappers
This post was originally published on this siteA series of early-Soviet sweetie wrappers decorated with folkloristic representations of a few of the many ethnicities inhabiting […]
Norman Rockwell’s Reference Photos for His Famous Paintings
This post was originally published on this siteNew York City-born Norman Rockwell worked as an artist and illustrator, and became famous for his powerful reflections […]
The Great Bed of Ware, One of the Most Beautiful Works of Furniture Ever Produced
This post was originally published on this siteThe Great Bed of Ware is not only a beautifully carved piece of historical furniture, but the giant […]
Ringo Starr With His New Ludwig Oyster Black Pearl Kit, 1963
This post was originally published on this siteOn June 19, 1963, Ringo Starr played a Ludwig drum kit for the first time. The show was […]
June 19, 1944: Lena, 40-Pound Foxhound, and Her Family of 23 Pups Set a New Dogdom Litter Record
This post was originally published on this siteOn June 19, 1944, W.N. Ely’s American foxhound, Lena, of Ambler, Pennsylvania, gave birth to 23 healthy puppies. […]
1953 Humes High School Yearbook Pages Signed by Elvis Presley
This post was originally published on this siteElvis’ portrait, from his 1953 Humes High School yearbook, shows him to have a split curl in the […]
Thousands of Unsold Ford Mavericks Being Stored in the SubTropolis Caves in the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the early 1970s, Ford Motor Company produced the Maverick, a compact car marketed as an affordable and […]
Jerry West, the Man Behind the NBA Logo
This post was originally published on this siteOfficially, the NBA’s logo is blank. It is an anonymous, faceless player dribbling a ball against a red […]
The Extravagant Art Nouveau Facade of the Elysée Palace in Vichy, France
This post was originally published on this siteThe Elysée Palace of Vichy built in 1898 as the Théâtre de l’Alcazar, the facade was built in […]
Before Photoshop, Here’s a Very Weird Photo of Ulysses S. Grant From 1902
This post was originally published on this siteAt first glance, this photo entitled “General Grant at City Point” appears to be a rare shot of […]
Japanese American Shop Owner in Oakland, California Hopes to Avoid Internment After the Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1942
This post was originally published on this siteA large sign reading “I AM AN AMERICAN” placed in the window of a store, at 13th and […]
Sex Pistols First Band Rehearsal, 1975
This post was originally published on this siteAugust 31, 1975: Sex Pistols first band rehearsal with John Lydon, Glen Matlock, Steve Jones and Paul Cook […]
Temperance Posters Promoting the Prohibition of Alcohol in Alberta, Canada
This post was originally published on this siteThe Temperance movement had great influence in the early decades of the 20th century in North America and […]
The First RV: Roland R. Conklin’s Motor Bus, 1915
This post was originally published on this siteThere is a bit of a toss-up when it comes to the first actual “RV” to hit the […]