Franca Viola: The Woman Who Defied Italian Tradition by Refusing to Marry Her Rapist
This post was originally published on this siteBorn January 7th, 1947, Franca Viola was a beautiful seventeen year old who grew up in the small […]
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28 Incredible Vintage Photographs of Troops Celebrating the Holidays During World War II
This post was originally published on this siteChristmas is a time when normal routine is suspended for many people – and so it was in […]
33 Amazing Photos That Show What Hippie Britain Was Really Like
This post was originally published on this siteProof of just how far out hippies could be in 1960s and ’70s Britain… 1. John Lennon-style hippie […]
21 Cool Photos That Capture Intimate Moments of Mike Tyson and His Celebrity Friends in the Past
This post was originally published on this siteBorn in Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York in 1966, American former professional boxer Mike Tyson dominated boxing in the […]
33 Fascinating Photos That Show Street Scenes of São Paulo, Brazil in the Early 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteSão Paulo is a municipality in the southeast region of Brazil. The metropolis is an alpha global city […]
Top Christmas Gifts: See How Popular These 1948 Best-Selling Christmas Gifts Were
This post was originally published on this siteTake a look at Macy’s best-selling holiday gifts of 1948—which LIFE compiled, along with the number of each […]
Chicago in 1941 Through John Vachon’s Lens
This post was originally published on this siteIn the depths of the Great Depression, the United States government created the Resettlement Administration to help provide […]
Love in Photography: 16 Sweet Photos That Show ‘the Kisses of Robert Doisneau’
This post was originally published on this siteFrench photographer Robert Doisneau (1912-1994) made photographs on the streets of Paris in the 1930s. He was a […]
41 Fascinating Color Photos That Capture Street Scenes of Paris in the Early 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteThese fascinating photos from Steve OWEN that captured street scenes of Paris in 1971 and 1972. Street in St […]
44 Incredible Photographs of American Indian Girls in around 1900
This post was originally published on this siteNative Americans, also known as American Indians, Indians, Indigenous Americans and other terms, are the indigenous peoples of […]
Color Photos That Capture Street Scenes of East Germany in 1960
This post was originally published on this siteThese fascinating photos from Normann were taken by his dad who visited East Germany in May 1960. Dresden […]
Working as a Rockette: Rare and Amazing Behind the Scenes Photos Capture Everyday Life of Famous Dancers in 1964
This post was originally published on this siteThe December 11, 1964, issue of LIFE magazine featured an article titled The Rockettes Go On and On: […]
The 1949 Rockefeller Center Tree Was the Craziest Christmas Tree Ever?
This post was originally published on this siteIt wouldn’t be Christmas at all without the lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. Every year, the […]
Wonderful Vintage Photographs of New York City’s Street Scenes in 1979 Through a Dutch Sailor’s Lens
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1979, Peter van Wijk was a radio officer in the Dutch Merchant Marine. That summer, his ship […]
Alice in Hollywoodland, 1932
This post was originally published on this siteCome with Alice and the Mad Hatter on a tour among the strange sights you’ll see on the […]
28 Beautiful Pics That Capture Street Scenes of Seoul, South Korea in the Late 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteSeoul is the capital and largest metropolis of the Republic of Korea (commonly known as South Korea). It […]
22 Wonderful Color Photographs That Capture Christmas Scenes of New York City in December, 1979
This post was originally published on this site1970s New York was a city of infinite contrast as well as unending possibility. Grimy, graffiti-marred subway cars […]
Behind the Scenes at the Cabaret: Intimate and Candid Vintage Photographs of Burlesque Dancers From the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteMargaret Bourke-White’s extensive and diverse career captured many historic moments. In the male-dominated world of early twentieth century […]
55 Fascinating Photos That Capture Street Scenes of New York City in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteHere is a collection of fascinating photos from Michael Donovan that show street scenes of New York City in […]
20 Interesting Vintage Photos of Kids Getting Video Game Consoles on Christmas
This post was originally published on this siteVideo game consoles are the best Christmas presents since the 1980. Every Christmas since the much-loved decade that […]
The Amazing Story of Joseph Pujol, the Famous French Fartist From the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
This post was originally published on this siteA celebrity in his time, Joseph Pujol possessed extraordinary control over his farts. He could imitate cannon fire, […]
Vintage Photographs of Hippies and Teds Gathered at Wembley Stadium for a Rock ‘n’ Roll Revival Show in 1972
This post was originally published on this siteThe London Rock and Roll Show was a concert held at Wembley Stadium, London, on 5 August 1972. […]
‘Ivyhurst’: The Home of American Celebrities and Politicians in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this site‘Ivyhurst’ was the home of Robinson Franklin Downey (1849-1923) and his wife, Ella Jean ‘Jennie’ (Wilson) (Lindsey) Downey […]
Amazing Then and Now Photos Merge London’s Ghosts of Christmas Past
This post was originally published on this siteChristmas can be a wonderful time of year for friends and family, but have the modern trappings removed […]
41 Fascinating Photos That Document Everyday Life of Yugoslavia in the Early 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteThese fascinating photographs were taken by Cynthia Hilsden while traveling to Yugoslavia in the early 1980s. Cities include Postojna, Ljubljana, […]