American Civil War Soldier Clowning Around for the Camera, ca. 1863
This post was originally published on this siteThis image of an unidentified Union officer clowning around is a rare and famous departure from the typically […]
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A Muss at Headquarters During Civil War, Virginia in April 1863
This post was originally published on this siteIn April 1863, photographer James F. Gibson (often working with the famous Mathew Brady studio team, sometimes misattributed […]
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 […]
A Rare Picture of Jean Harlow on a Pier at Camp Cha-ton-ka in Michigamme, Michigan, Summer 1926
This post was originally published on this siteA rare picture of Harlean (Jean Harlow) on a pier at Camp Cha-ton-ka in Michigamme, Michigan, summer 1926. […]
Beautiful Vintage Postcards of Young French Women Posing for April Fool’s Day From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1508, French poet Eloy d’Amerval referred to a poisson d’avril (April fool, literally “Fish of April”), possibly […]
The First Mini-Skirts in Vilnius, Lithuania, 1965
This post was originally published on this siteThis is a legendary shot by Marius Baranauskas, who was a master of capturing the “Thaw” era in […]
When Rowan Atkinson Met Princess Diana in 1984
This post was originally published on this siteRowan Atkinson and Princess Diana had a famous and somewhat humorous encounter in 1984 during the Royal Variety […]
Cyndi Lauper Being Carried by Professional Wrestler Hulk Hogan at the Grammys, 1985
This post was originally published on this siteAt the 27th Annual Grammy Awards on February 26, 1985, WWF Champion Hulk Hogan famously accompanied Cyndi Lauper […]
The Cardiff Giant, One of the Most Famous Archaeological Hoaxes in American History
This post was originally published on this siteThe Cardiff Giant was a 10-foot-tall (3.0 m) gypsum statue that became one of the most famous archaeological […]
Frank Zappa Responded Brilliantly to Joe Pyne on His Talk Show in 1966
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1966, Frank Zappa appeared on The Joe Pyne Show, a confrontation-style talk show known for its aggressive […]
22 Funny “Hospital” Valentine’s Day Cards From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteIn the very early 20th century, the “patent medicine” industry was still booming. Companies like Smith’s Bile Beans […]
In 1964, Bob Uecker and Bob Gibson Are Both Fined by the Cardinals for Holding Hands for the Team Picture
This post was originally published on this siteBob Gibson and Bob Uecker holding hands in the 1964 St. Louis Cardinals team photo. The prank initiated […]
Paul Newman Eating Ice Cream With a Cat on His Shoulder at the Griffith Park Zoo in Los Angeles, 1956
This post was originally published on this siteThese photos were taken at the Griffith Park Zoo in Los Angeles in 1956. The humor, of course, […]
Funny Portraits of the Marx Brothers in the 1930s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Marx Brothers were an American comedy troupe who achieved success in vaudeville, on Broadway, and in 14 […]
The Charm of the Past: Humorous Novelty Snaps of Yesteryear
This post was originally published on this siteWhile we often think of our ancestors as stern and humorless due to the stiff poses in early […]
40 Funny Photos of Lucille Ball and Vivian Vance in “Chris’s New Year’s Eve Party” (1962)
This post was originally published on this siteLucille Ball and Vivian Vance in “Chris’s New Year’s Eve Party” (1962), the fourteenth episode of the first […]
50 Candid Photographs of Metallica at Their Headquarters “MetalliMansion” From 1983 Through 1986
This post was originally published on this siteThe “MetalliMansion” is the legendary nickname for a rented house at 3132 Carlson Boulevard in El Cerrito, California, […]
Amazing Photos From The Beatles Christmas Show of 1963
This post was originally published on this siteThe Beatles’ Christmas Show of 1963 was a grand variety production conceived by their manager, Brian Epstein, who […]
The Appearance of Pink Christmas Trees in the Mid-20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the 1950s and 1960s, American culture was obsessed with the future, science, and progress. Traditional green trees […]
Portraits of Steven Spielberg Posing With E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial in 1982
This post was originally published on this siteSteven Spielberg’s E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) is one of his most personal films, inspired by the loneliness he […]
Rare Polaroids of Steve Buscemi in Drag on the Set of “Somebody to Love” (1994)
This post was originally published on this siteSomebody to Love, directed by Alexandre Rockwell, is a romantic drama that explores the intertwined lives of struggling […]
Behind the Scenes Photos of Andy Warhol and Truman Capote During a Photoshoot for High Times Magazine, 1978
This post was originally published on this siteIn December of 1978, Andy Warhol and his good friend and collaborator Truman Capote appeared on the cover […]
45 Snapshots of People Having Fun at the Beach From Between the 1920s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the early 20th century, people at the beach adhered to strict social norms of modesty and decorum, […]
Harry Delf Posing Outside a Theatre in Detroit, Michigan, ca. 1915
This post was originally published on this siteFour photographs of actor and comedian Harry Delf, aged about twenty-three, wearing a bellhop costume for a vaudeville […]
45 Amazing Behind the Scenes Photos of Tim Curry Becoming Pennywise for the ABC Miniseries “It” (1990)
This post was originally published on this siteIt (also known as Stephen King’s IT) is a 1990 ABC two-part psychological horror drama miniseries directed by […]