Lovely Photos of Ingrid Bergman and Her Children
This post was originally published on this siteThroughout her three marriages, Ingrid Bergman had a total of four children. Her first child, daughter Pia Lindström, […]
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The evolution of women’s workwear throughout the 20th century
This post was originally published on this siteThe history of women’s workwear tells a unique story about the events of the twentieth century and the […]
Candid Photos of Martha Stewart at Home in 1976
This post was originally published on this siteThese candid shots by Susan Wood captured the media mogul gardening, collecting eggs, herding geese and cooking at […]
Stunning Fashion Photography in Color by Nina Leen
This post was originally published on this siteNina Leen was a contract photographer for LIFE, a constant contributor from the 1940s until the magazine closed […]
A Vivid Look at Gordon Parks’ Fashion Photography of a Bygone Era
This post was originally published on this site“I saw that the camera could be a weapon against… all sorts of social wrongs. I knew at […]
The deadly Soviet women snipers, 1941-1945
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the Second World War, the Soviet Union used more women in combat than any other country. Hundreds […]
Beautiful Publicity Stills of Audrey Hepburn as Eliza Doolittle in ‘My Fair Lady’
This post was originally published on this siteMy Fair Lady is a 1964 musical drama film directed by George Cukor and starred Audrey Hepburn, Rex […]
Franca Viola, the woman who defied the Italian tradition by refusing to marry her rapist, 1966
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1966, Italy was rocked by one woman’s courageous efforts to challenge the country’s treatment of rape victims […]
Dior models in the streets of Soviet Moscow, 1959
This post was originally published on this siteAt the end of 1950s a real sensation happened in Moscow: Christian Dior models came to visit the […]
The freaky high school fashion of the hippie era, 1969
This post was originally published on this siteThese photographs, taken for LIFE magazine in the fall of 1969, explored the “freaky new freedoms” of fashion […]
The Very Famous Sibling Rivalry Between Olivia de Havilland and Joan Fontaine
This post was originally published on this sitePerhaps Hollywood’s most famous sibling rivalry was the supposed one between the two sisters Olivia de Havilland and […]
Elegance and Iciness: The Ultimate Blondes of Hitchcockian Films
This post was originally published on this siteIt is unsure whether Alfred Hitchcock was a true gentleman according to the on-set legends – but he […]
23 Breathtaking Photos of Vivien Leigh in the 1948 Film ‘Anna Karenina’
This post was originally published on this site Anna Karenina is a 1948 British film based on the 19th-century novel of the same title by […]
The first female bodybuilders and strongwomen showing off their gains, 1900s
This post was originally published on this siteThe first “strongwomen” appeared in the 19th century, but were almost unheard of until much later. The appearance […]
She Converted To Christianity On Death Row – But It Couldn’t Save Her
This post was originally published on this siteKarla Faye Tucker was the first woman to be executed since 1863, and only four have been executed […]
The Story Of Elsa Einstein’s Cruel, Incestuous Marriage To Albert
This post was originally published on this siteElsa Einstein was Albert Einstein’s wife. She was also his first cousin. And he cheated on her a […]
The True Story Behind The Most Iconic Image Of The Civil Rights Movement
This post was originally published on this siteThe photo of Hazel Bryan screaming at Elizabeth Eckford is jarring enough, but the story of their subsequent […]
From Bandit Queen To Parliament – The Incredible Journey of Phoolan Devi
This post was originally published on this sitePhoolan Devi escaped an abusive arranged marriage and embarked on a life of crime, intent on getting revenge […]
These ’70s Yankees Pitchers Wanted Each Other’s Wives – So They Made The Trade Of The Century
This post was originally published on this siteMike Kekich and Fritz Peterson switched entire lives – including wives and kids – after one fateful barbecue. […]
The Story Of Hannelore Schmatz — The First Woman To Die On Everest
This post was originally published on this siteHannelore Schmatz summited Everest with her husband in 1979. Unfortunately, she’d never make it down to celebrate with […]
That Time Jerry Lee Lewis Married Myra Gale Brown — His 13-Year-Old Cousin
This post was originally published on this siteMyra Gale Brown was just 13 and still believed in Santa Claus when she married Jerry Lee Lewis. […]
Linda Lovelace Was The Girl Next Door Who Starred In The Most Famous Adult Film Of All Time
This post was originally published on this siteLinda Lovelace rose to fame after starring in the groundbreaking adult film “Deep Throat.” But the story behind […]
When the British military industry was dominated by women, 1914-1918
This post was originally published on this siteDuring World War One, large numbers of women were recruited into jobs vacated by men who had gone […]
Sleeping with the enemy: Collaborator girls of the German-occupied Europe, 1940-1944
This post was originally published on this siteIt’s 1942 and the Germans occupy and dominate the vast majority of Europe. They were there, on the […]
How Irish Pirate Queen Grace O’Malley Defied Elizabeth I And Conquered A Man’s World
This post was originally published on this siteHow pirate queen Grace O’Malley ruled the high seas, bent the English crown to her will, and rose […]