1950s Queen of the (Pinups and) Jungle: The Towering 5’10” Beauty Irish McCalla
This post was originally published on this siteIrish McCalla (1928–2002) was an American actress and artist best known as the title star of the 1950s […]
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Shocking Photos Show How French Women Were Punished by Shaving Their Head to Publicly for Collaborating With Nazis
This post was originally published on this siteAt the end of World War II, many French people accused of collaboration with Germany endured a particularly […]
Gone With the Wind’s Only Surviving Star – 48 Glamorous Photos of Olivia de Havilland in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1916 in Tokyo to British parents, British-American former actress Dame Olivia Mary de Havilland had her career […]
38 Snapshots Prove That Jeans Made the 1950s Girls Looked So Cool
This post was originally published on this siteInvented by Jacob Davis and Levi Strauss in 1873, jeans marked culture of the last 140 years probably […]
Wonderful Color Photos of Patti Smith in White Dresses Taken by Lynn Goldsmith
This post was originally published on this sitePatti Smith is one of the few great visionary artists: she’s not only offered a creative voice for […]
30 Intimate Snapshots That Capture Everyday Life of Andy Warhol in New York During the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn Andrew Warhola in 1928, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, American artist, director and producer Andy Warhol was a leading figure […]
30 Beautiful Photos of Brooke Shields as a Teenager in the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteBrooke Shields was born on May 31, 1965, in New York City, to Terri and Frank Shields. Her […]
13 Amazing Vintage Photographs of American Pioneering Cowgirls
This post was originally published on this siteThe word cowgirl originally emerged in the early 19th century. However, unlike the term cowboy, which defined a […]
Tight Corset: Indispensable Undergarment of Victorian Women During the 19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThe corset has been an important article of clothing for several centuries in Europe, evolving as fashion trends […]
Candid Snapshots of ’80s Punk Culture Through an Amazing Instagram Account
This post was originally published on this siteGrowing up at a time when there was no internet or digital cameras meant it was a challenge […]
50 Candid Polaroids of Ordinary People in Cape Town in the Early 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteThe area known today as Cape Town has no written history before it was first mentioned by Portuguese […]
A Very Sensual Beauty With A Tragic Destiny: Stunning Photos of Marisa Mell in the 1960s and Early 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1939 as Marlies Theres Moitzi in Graz, Austrian actress Marisa Mell became a cult figure of 1960s […]
Dolls and Masks: The Wildly Strange Family Album Photos of Ralph Eugene Meatyard
This post was originally published on this sitePhotographer Ralph Eugene Meatyard, who was born in Normal, Illinois, in 1925 and died of cancer in Lexington, […]
25 Cool Snaps Show What the 1970s Teenagers Often Did When At Home
This post was originally published on this siteTeenager in the 1970s also had many hobbies today. They liked to hang out, party with friends, and […]
44 Studio Portrait Photos of Young Ladies That Show Glamorous Beauty in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThe history of photographic studios and photography dates back to 19th century with the first camera making an […]
22 Rare Vintage Photographs That Capture Brazilian Punk Culture in the 1980s
This post was originally published on this sitePunk rock and hardcore punk in Brazil originated in the late 1970s, influenced by bands such as Sex […]
American Writers Janet Flanner and Solita Solano, the Lesbian Lovers Fled 1920s America for Paris and Lived Their Best Life
This post was originally published on this siteSo said writer and journalist Janet Flanner, when she explained her decision to move to Paris in 1922 […]
14 Fabulous Photos That Defined Dancing Fashion Styles of the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteThere was nothing like the 1960s, and the same goes for 1960s costumes. Whether you’re into flower power, […]
Stunning Portraits of Julia Roberts Taken by Michael Tighe From the Late 1980s and Early 1990s
This post was originally published on this siteThe American actress was introduced to acting by her brother Eric and made her debut in Mystic Pizza, […]
Barbara Bates: A Sad and Tragic Ending to a Promising Hollywood Beauty
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1925 in Denver, Colorado, American actress and singer Barbara Bates studied ballet and worked as a teen […]
15 Rare and Fascinating Childhood Photos of Björk From the 1960s and 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteSoon after Björk was born her parents realized they weren’t meant to be together and so they divorced. […]
30 Vintage Photographs of Fisher People Around the Small North Yorkshire Town of Whitby in the Late 19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteFrank Meadow Sutcliffe was born in Leeds in 1853, just 14 years after the birth of photography. He […]
Capri Pants: The Favorite Fashion Trend of Women From the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteInvented by Neil Munro Roger, and first introduced by fashion designer Sonja de Lennart in 1948, Capri pants, […]
18 Hilariously Awkward Haircuts of Vintage Christian Album Covers
This post was originally published on this siteThe digital music revolution has, for the most part, been great for music fans. But even though listening […]
Innocent ‘Naughty’ French Postcards From the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteTaking erotic pictures and then sending them to your partner seems like something people have always managed to […]