35 Fabulous Photos of Ann Pennington in the 1910s and ’20s
This post was originally published on this siteAnn Pennington was a popular American actress, dancer, and Ziegfeld Follies star during the early 20th century. Born […]
This is William West and William West, Doppelgängers Who Were Part of the Inspiration of Fingerprint Identification
This post was originally published on this siteThey looked identical and even shared the same name, but the two prisoners pictured were actually different people […]
Franz Xaver Winterhalter’s Masterful Portraits of European Royalty in the 19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteFranz Xaver Winterhalter (1805–1873) was a German painter best known for his romantic and highly idealized portraits of […]
30 Snapshot Portraits of Hitch-Hikers Taken by Doug Biggert From the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteGood Samaritan and amateur photographer, Doug Biggert, photographed nearly 500 pictures of hitch-hikers he picked up on his […]
Photos of Hurdle Athlete Wendy Jeal (aka “the Woman With the Steel Legs”) Training for the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games
This post was originally published on this siteWendy Jeal (born November 21, 1960) is a female English former track and field athlete who competed in […]
35 Charming Photos Showcasing Women’s Fashion in the 1880s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1880s, Victorian women’s fashion was characterized by an hourglass silhouette achieved through tightly laced corsets, bustles, […]
The Invention of Precast Pipe in Canada in 1920
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1920, Canada witnessed a groundbreaking moment in construction history with the development of the first ready-made concrete […]
Elegant Fashion Illustrations by Pierre Mourgue From the 1940s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this sitePierre Mourgue (1890–1969) was a prominent French fashion illustrator renowned for his elegant and dynamic depictions of haute […]
20 Rare Photos of Teenage Bob Dylan in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteBob Dylan was born Robert Allen Zimmerman in St. Mary’s Hospital on May 24, 1941, in Duluth, Minnesota. […]
35 Vintage Photos of Sue Carol in the 1920s and ’30s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1906 as Evelyn Jean Lederer in Chicago, Illinois, American actress and talent agent Sue Carol entered the […]
15-Year-Old Priscilla Beaulieu Photographed at Home in Wiesbaden, Germany, 1960
This post was originally published on this sitePriscilla Beaulieu, a 15-year-old American high school girl, photographed with a photo of Elvis Presley at home in […]
A Recently Ordained Robert Francis Prevost (Now Pope Leo XIV) Meeting Pope John Paul II in 1982
This post was originally published on this siteIn a moment that now holds historical weight, the future Pope Leo XIV—then newly ordained—met with Pope John […]
The Art Nouveau Posters of Henri Privat-Livemont
This post was originally published on this siteHenri Privat-Livemont (1861–1936) was a Belgian Art Nouveau painter, illustrator, and poster artist, best known for his elegant […]
When Armpit Hair Was a Statement: Famous Women Who Didn’t Shave or Care
This post was originally published on this siteFor over a century, women have been told what their bodies should look like—and just as importantly, what […]
Teenage Janet Jackson Photographed by Harry Langdon for Her Self-Titled Debut Album, 1982
This post was originally published on this siteJanet Jackson is the debut studio album by Janet Jackson, released in September 1982 by A&M Records. Upon […]
20 Vintage Photographs of Pit Ponies From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this sitePit ponies, also known as mining horses, were small breeds of horses or ponies used in underground coal […]
40 Wonderful Photos Capture Everyday Life in Chile From the Early 1990s
This post was originally published on this siteEveryday life in Chile in the early 1990s was marked by a sense of cautious optimism. After years […]
Two Guitar Giants: Rare Photographs of Les Paul and Django Reinhardt in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteLes Paul and Django Reinhardt were two of the most influential guitarists of the 20th century, and they […]
Gorgeous Photos of Audrey Hepburn Taken by Bob Willoughby in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1950s, photographer Bob Willoughby captured the timeless elegance of Audrey Hepburn in a series of candid […]
Rare Snaps of the LZ 129 Hindenburg’s Final Flight Over Lakehurst, New Jersey on May 3, 1937
This post was originally published on this siteLZ 129 Hindenburg was a German commercial passenger-carrying rigid airship, the lead ship of its class, the longest […]
Jodie Foster as Working Girl Iris Standing in the Doorway in “Taxi Driver” (1976)
This post was originally published on this siteVarious photos from Martin Scorsese’s 1976 masterpiece Taxi Driver (1976), where Jodie Foster, as Iris, is shown standing […]
The First Russian Submarine Was Built in 1721 and Tested in the Presence of Russian Emperor Peter the Great
This post was originally published on this siteThe idea to build a “stealth vessel” capable of sailing underwater and “knocking a warship out from below” […]
40 Fabulous Photos of Donna Mills in the 1970s and ’80s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1940 in Chicago, Illinois, American actress Donna Mills began her career in the 1960s with appearances in […]
Beautiful Photos of the 1967 Morris Mini Traveller
This post was originally published on this siteCombining practicality with sporting flair, the 1967 Morris Mini Traveller with Downton Cooper ‘S’ specification represents a fascinating […]
50 Amazing Behind the Scenes Photos From the Making of the Film “Live and Let Die” (1973)
This post was originally published on this siteLive and Let Die is a 1973 spy film, the eighth film in the James Bond series produced […]