Coal Miner’s Bath, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, 1937
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1930s England, miners typically bathed at home in a basin of hot water, often with a woman […]
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The 1964–1965 New York World’s Fair: A Vision of Tomorrow
This post was originally published on this siteHeld in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, Queens, the 1964–1965 New York World’s Fair was a dazzling showcase of innovation, […]
Vintage Portraits of the Indigenous Peoples of the Far East From the Late 19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteLev Yakovlevich Sternberg (1861–1927) was a Russian ethnographer and anthropologist best known for his fieldwork among the indigenous […]
50 Amazing Photos Capture Everyday Life in Japan During the Early 1900s
This post was originally published on this siteAt the dawn of the 20th century, Japan stood at a crossroads between tradition and modernity. The country, […]
Amazing Vintage Photographs of People Making Apple Butter in the United States From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this site Apple butter is a concentrated form of apple sauce. It’s made by slow cooking peeled and cored […]
Tourists Take Tea Atop the Great Pyramid, 1938
This post was originally published on this siteIn the late 19th and early 20th centuries, before stringent protective measures were implemented by the Egyptian government, […]
Together in Style: Vintage Photos Show How Couples Dressed in the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1960s saw a dramatic shift in fashion, moving away from the rigid conformity of the 1950s toward […]
Found Photos Capture Halloween Parties From the 1960s and ’70s
This post was originally published on this siteHalloween parties in the 1960s and ’70s were colorful celebrations that blended playful nostalgia with the bold creativity […]
35 Photographs Captured the Scene From 2007 When the iPhone First Went on Sale
This post was originally published on this siteOn June 29, 2007, iPhones went on sale to consumers for the first time. Steve Jobs had announced […]
Portobello Road on a Saturday in 1967
This post was originally published on this sitePortobello Road in 1967 was the beating heart of Notting Hill’s weekend life, a kaleidoscope of sights, sounds, […]
The Strange Story of Brian Robson, Homesick Man Who Mailed Himself in a Crate From Australia to the U.K in 1965
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1965, a 19-year-old Welshman named Brian Robson was living in Melbourne, Australia, after emigrating there under the […]
Striking Photographs Capture British Life in the 1930s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteBill Brandt (1904–1983) is well known for his realist photography that captured the stark social contrasts of life […]
Amazing Vintage Photographs From a 1960 Costume Contest and Halloween Party Somewhere in Los Angeles
This post was originally published on this siteThese rare photos from a 1960 Halloween party and costume contest in Los Angeles, captured by LIFE photographer […]
Vintage Photos of ’70s Cocktail Parties
This post was originally published on this siteThe quintessential 1970s cocktail party was a sophisticated yet relaxed affair, embodying the decade’s evolving sense of style. […]
30 Fascinating Vintage Snaps of People Dressing in DIY Robot Costumes for Halloween From the Mid-20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteRobot costumes have a rich history for Halloween, particularly becoming a popular DIY and cultural phenomenon starting in […]
Fascinating Photos Capture New York Street Fashion in the Mid-1970s
This post was originally published on this siteNew York street fashion in the mid-1970s reflected the city’s energy, diversity, and bold creativity. The era was […]
Fascinating Photos of the 1964–65 New York World’s Fair
This post was originally published on this siteThe New York World’s Fair of 1964–65 was one of the largest and most ambitious international exhibitions of […]
40 Amazing Photographs of Hitchhikers From the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1970s, thumbing a ride was a popular mode of transportation for individuals without access to a […]
Amazing Photos of People With Giant Trees in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteAt the turn of the 20th century, giant trees fascinated photographers and the public alike, becoming powerful symbols […]
Vintage Photos of People With Their Motorcycles in the 1920s and ’30s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1920s and ’30s, motorcycles were more than just machines—they were symbols of freedom, modernity, and adventure. […]
26 Amazing Vintage Photographs of People Posing With Olmec Colossal Heads in Mexico
This post was originally published on this siteThe Olmec colossal heads are stone representations of human heads sculpted from large basalt boulders. They range in […]
Vintage Photos Capture Everyday Life in the Early 1900s
This post was originally published on this siteAt the turn of the 20th century, everyday life was marked by a fascinating blend of tradition and […]
Victorian Readers: A Glimpse Into 19th-Century Reading Culture
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 19th century, reading became one of the most widespread and defining pastimes of the Victorian era. […]
Rare and Haunting Photos Inside the North Tower Several Minutes After the First Attack on September 11, 2001
This post was originally published on this siteRare photos taken by John Labriola of office workers escaping from the World Trade Center on September 11, […]
Rare Photographs of Ainu People With Bears, Which They Consider to be Gods
This post was originally published on this siteThe Ainu people, the indigenous people of northern Japan (mainly Hokkaidō, parts of the Kurils, and Sakhalin), have […]