20 Photos of Holly Hunter as Ada McGrath on the Set of “The Piano” (1993)
This post was originally published on this siteHolly Hunter’s performance in The Piano is legendary, not just for the Oscar-winning result, but for the intense, […]
In 1963, Heinz Meixner Orchestrated a Daring Escape From East Berlin to Smuggle His Fiancée and Her Mother
This post was originally published on this siteBerlin Wall was erected in 1961 to divide east and west Berlin and, more precisely, to prevent people […]
Alfred Stevens: The Painter of Parisian Elegance
This post was originally published on this siteAlfred Stevens (1823–1906) was a preeminent Belgian painter who became the definitive chronicler of the high-society Parisian woman […]
On March 20, 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono Were Married in Gibraltar
This post was originally published on this siteOn March 20, 1969, one of the most famous and unconventional weddings in pop culture history took place. […]
Evocative Portraits of Shirley MacLaine on the Set ‘Irma la Douce’ (1963)
This post was originally published on this sitePhotographed during the filming of Irma la Douce, these evocative portraits of Shirley MacLaine capturing her essence on […]
28 Fabulous Photos of Glenn Close as Marquise Isabelle de Merteuil on the Set of “Dangerous Liaisons” (1988)
This post was originally published on this siteOn the set of Dangerous Liaisons (1988), Glenn Close’s transformation into the Marquise de Merteuil was a masterclass […]
36 Amazing Photos of Ursula Andress in the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteUrsula Andress (born March 19 1936) is a Swiss actress and former model who has appeared in American, […]
Kathleen Turner: The Sultry Force of 1980s Cinema
This post was originally published on this siteKathleen Turner burst onto the silver screen in the early 1980s, instantly becoming one of the most commanding […]
Actor Buster Keaton Listening to His Own Voice, ca. 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteActor Buster Keaton listened to recordings of his own voice in the late 1920s to ensure his natural […]
The 1949 Jaguar XK120 Alloy Roadster: A Masterpiece of Speed and Style
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1949 Jaguar XK120 Alloy Roadster remains one of the most breathtaking achievements in automotive history. When it […]
The “Death Diary” of Renowned Herpetologist Karl P. Schmidt in 1957
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1957, renowned herpetologist Karl P. Schmidt documented his own death in a meticulous scientific account that newspapers […]
Milunka Savić, a Serbian War Heroine Who Became the Most Decorated Female Combatant in the History of Warfare
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1912, Milunka Savić made a decision that would define her life and etch her name into history. […]
Myrna Dell: A Vision of Mid-Century Glamour
This post was originally published on this siteMyrna Dell (1924–2011) was a captivating presence during the Golden Age of Hollywood, cherished for her striking beauty […]
Women With Cigarettes: Icons of Mid-Century Cool
This post was originally published on this siteIn the mid-20th century, the image of a woman with a cigarette was often portrayed as the pinnacle […]
Cast Photos of Teenage Rob Lowe for His First TV Series “A New Kind of Family” in 1979
This post was originally published on this siteLong before he was a member of the “Brat Pack” or working in the West Wing, a 15-year-old […]
40 Amazing Photos of Kurt Russell as Elvis Presley on the Set of “Elvis” (1979)
This post was originally published on this siteKurt Russell’s portrayal of Elvis Presley in the 1979 TV movie Elvis was a significant turning point in […]
Jean-Louis Guégan: Capturing the Golden Age of French Couture
This post was originally published on this siteJean Louis Guégan was a prominent French fashion photographer who defined the visual style of the 1960s and […]
Candid Photographs of Eric Clapton and Pattie Boyd During the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the 1970s, the relationship between Eric Clapton and Pattie Boyd shifted from a desperate, unrequited obsession into […]
On February 3, 1947: The Lowest Temperature Ever Officially Recorded in Canada Was −63°C (−81.4°F) at Snag, Yukon
This post was originally published on this siteOn February 3, 1947, the village of Snag, Yukon, set the record for the lowest official temperature ever […]
30 Vintage Photos Capture People Posing With Their Simca Cars
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the mid-20th century, Simca represented more than just French engineering, it was a symbol of newfound freedom […]
Portraits of Ndugu M’Hali, a Young Enslaved African Who Was the Personal Servant of Sir Henry Morton Stanley
This post was originally published on this siteNdugu M’Hali (c. 1865 – March 28, 1877), widely known as Kalulu, was an enslaved African boy who […]
Photos of Thérèse of Lisieux Dressed as Up as Joan of Arc, ca. 1895
This post was originally published on this siteThérèse of Lisieux (1873–1897), in religion Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face, was a French […]
Linda Hayden: A Cult Icon of British Horror Cinema
This post was originally published on this siteLinda Hayden remains one of the most memorable faces of British cinema from the late 1960s and ’70s, […]
Tennessee During the American Civil War in Rare and Amazing Photos
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the American Civil War, Tennessee served as a vital and bloody crossroads, becoming the second most fought-over […]
30 Candid Photos of Jackie Kennedy Onassis With Her Younger Sister Lee Radziwill From Between the 1950s and Early 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteThe relationship between Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and her sister, Lee Radziwill, was a complex tapestry of fierce loyalty […]