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On December 24, 1994, Air France Flight 8969 Was Hijacked by Four Members of the Armed Islamic Group (GIA) of Algeria

December 17, 2025 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteOn December 24, 1994, Air France Flight 8969 became the stage for a deadly hijacking that would test […]

Iconic Photos of Concorde and a Citroën DS Taken at Le Bourget Airport in 1969

December 7, 2025 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteThe iconic photoshoot of the Concorde 001 prototype and a Citroën DS at Le Bourget Airport in 1969 […]

Sociological Survey Photos of Rouen’s Substandard Housing in 1951

November 21, 2025 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteThe sociological survey of substandard housing in Rouen, titled “Slums” in the MRU photo library records, comprises a […]

The Amazing Story of the Family Journey From Sydney to Paris on a Scooter in 1956

November 15, 2025 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteIn 1956, the Montin family of four made an extraordinary 12,000-mile (over 19,000 km) journey from Sydney to […]

Brigadier General J V Campbell Addressing Troops From the Riqueval Bridge Over the St. Quentin Canal, October 1918

October 16, 2025 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteThis famous photo shows Brigadier-General John Vaughan Campbell VC addressing men of the 137th Brigade (46th Division) on […]

‘Enquête Sociologique à Petit-Quevilly’ (1952): Henri Salesse’s Portrait of Postwar France

October 12, 2025 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteIn 1952, French photographer Henri Salesse (1914–2006) documented the everyday life of Petit-Quevilly, a working-class suburb near Rouen, […]

A Supertanker Disaster: 28 Historical Photos From the Wreck of the Amoco Cadiz in 1978

October 11, 2025 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteThe wreck of the Amoco Cadiz was one of the world’s most notorious oil tanker disasters, a major […]

A Tightrope Wedding in Toulouse, France in 1954

September 27, 2025 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteBerty Omankowsky and Roger Decugis were both tightrope walkers belonging to a famous circus troupe called “Les Diables […]

40 Fascinating Photos of Paris Street Scenes in the Mid-20th Century

August 25, 2025 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteIn the mid-20th century, the streets of Paris were alive with a unique blend of history and modernity. […]

40 Fascinating Black and White Photos That Capture Paris Street Scenes in 1973

August 2, 2025 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteStreet scenes of Paris in the 1970s capture a city in transition—where timeless charm met changing times. From […]

Mugshot of Vincenzo Perugia, the Thief of the ‘Mona Lisa’

August 1, 2025 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteMugshot of Vincenzo Perugia, the Italian man who stole the Mona Lisa out of the Louvre Museum in […]

40 Amazing Photos of the Construction of the Paris Métro (1899–1911)

July 2, 2025 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteThe building of the Paris Métro, officially known as Le Métro de Paris, began in 1899 and continued […]

Iconic Photographs of Debbie Harry Performing With Blondie at Le Stadium in Paris, 1978

July 1, 2025 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteDebbie Harry performed with Blondie at Le Stadium in Paris in 1978 during the band’s rise to international […]

Amedeo Modigliani Moving His Studio, Paris, 1913

June 19, 2025 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteThis photograph, taken in 1913 by an unknown photographer, captures a pivotal moment in the life of Italian […]

South of France in 1974 Through Wonderful Color Photos

June 15, 2025 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteThe South of France in the 1970s was a sun-drenched blend of old and new. Imagine lavender fields […]

The Stilt-Walking Shepherds of Landes

June 6, 2025 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteThe stilt shepherds of Landes were a unique group of shepherds in the Landes region of southwestern France, […]

Stolen Jim Morrison Graveside Bust Found by Chance After 37 Years

May 21, 2025 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteA memorial bust of American singer Jim Morrison that was stolen from his grave 37 years ago has […]

40 Vintage Snaps Reveal Paris Street Life in the Late 1950s

May 17, 2025 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteParis in the late 1950s was a city of contrasts—romantic, restless, and on the edge of modern change. […]

Wonderful Photos Reveal the Charm of 1950s Paris Streets

May 11, 2025 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteParis in the 1950s bustled with charm—cobblestone streets echoed with the hum of vintage cars, café terraces brimmed […]

Meme or 18th Century Painting? The Unorthodox Self-Portraits of Joseph Ducreux

February 13, 2025 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteJoseph Ducreux (1735–1802) was a French artist known for his expressive and unconventional self-portraits. Unlike many portraitists of […]

Zsa Zsa Gabor and Buster Keaton Photographed Outside of the Moulin Rouge, Paris, 1954

January 1, 2025 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteBuster Keaton (posing as Toulouse-Lautrec) and Zsa Zsa Gabor, photographed by Henry Wolf in front of the Moulin […]

Ike & Tina Turner at the Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris, 1971

December 7, 2024 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteIke and Tina Turner photographed by Tony Frank at the Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris in 1971. […]

40 Wonderful Photochromes Capture Street Scenes in France From the Late 19th Century

November 18, 2024 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteStreet scenes in France in the late 19th century were lively, bustling, and often depicted in the art […]

50 Fascinating Photos Capture Street Scenes of Paris in 1970

November 12, 2024 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteIn the early 1970s, Paris was a city in transition, blending the elegance of its past with the […]

The Bygone Knife Grinders of France: Working on Their Stomachs to Preserve Their Backs, 1900s

November 9, 2024 Rare Historical Photos 0

This post was originally published on this siteIn early 20th-century France, knife grinding was a vital yet grueling trade, requiring long hours and careful precision. […]

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