Interior of a Schult Mobile Home Trailer, ca. 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1950s were a transformative time in the world of mobile homes, particularly with the rise of brands […]
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Australian Army Jeep Train Pulling Members of the 24th Infantry Brigade in Borneo, Malaysia, 1945
This post was originally published on this siteManufactured by Willys Overland Motors and mass-produced between 1941 and 1945 for the Allied forces, the iconic, tough […]
Two American Soldiers Sleeping in a Trench in Normandy During Operation Overlord in the Summer of 1944
This post was originally published on this siteIn the heart of war-torn Normandy, in mid-July 1944, two American soldiers huddled together in a makeshift foxhole […]
Italian Coffee Served in Style at the Caffè Florian in Venice During “Acqua Alta” in 1963
This post was originally published on this siteCaffè Florian is a coffee house situated in the Procuratie Nuove of Piazza San Marco, Venice. It was […]
Fascinating Photos of ‘Trio’ Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris in the Mid-1980s
This post was originally published on this siteLongtime friends and admirers of one another, Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, and Linda Ronstadt first attempted to record […]
Carl Emil Pettersson, a Lucky Swedish Sailor Who Survived a Shipwreck in 1904 Became King of Tabar Island
This post was originally published on this siteCarl Emil Pettersson (October 4 or 23, 1875 – May 12, 1937) was a Swedish sailor who became […]
Oct. 2, 1984: Papa John’s Pizza is Founded by John Schnatter in Jeffersonville, Indiana, And Here Are Their Early Photos
This post was originally published on this siteDid you know that Papa John started his pizza business in a broom closet in the back of […]
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 […]
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 […]