Hand-Colored Ambrotype of an Unidentified Child Holding an Apple, ca. 1860
This post was originally published on this siteExposure time was a formidable challenge for the 19th century photographer who surely shuddered when a young sitter […]
Andy Warhol’s Polaroids of His Boyfriend Jed Johnson in the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteJed Johnson (1948–1996) was an American interior designer and film director. He was initially hired to sweep floors […]
Vintage Ads of the 1960s and 1970s Depicted the Airtight and Floating Capabilities of the Volkswagen Beetle
This post was originally published on this siteIf you have you ever asked yourself “do Beetles float?”, the answer is yes: the original Volkswagen Beetle […]
LIFE Magazine’s Best Animal Covers
This post was originally published on this siteLIFE is an American magazine published weekly from 1883 to 1972, as an intermittent “special” until 1978, a […]
Amazing Photos of Beaches in New South Wales Around 1900
This post was originally published on this siteNew South Wales is a state on the east coast of Australia. It borders Queensland to the north, […]
An Iranian Woman Wearing Short Dress While Cutting Birthday Cake in Tehran, 1971
This post was originally published on this siteA photo from the early 1970s shows a woman in Iran wearing short dress while cutting birthday cake. […]
35 Vintage Photos That Show What Flappers Looked Like in the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteFlappers in the 1920s were known for their distinctive fashion, characterized by short bobbed haircuts, often with blunt […]
26 Glamorous Vintage Photos of a Young Anne Baxter From the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteAnne Baxter was born in Michigan City, Indiana, on May 7, 1923. She was the daughter of a […]
Fabulous Photos of American Actress Ann Robinson in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1929, American former actress and stunt horse rider Ann Robinson became an accomplished rider, which led to […]
Rare Photographs From the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan, 1979–1989
This post was originally published on this siteSoviet invasion of Afghanistan, invasion of Afghanistan in late December 1979 by troops from the Soviet Union. The […]
Could This be the 19th-Century Batman?
This post was originally published on this siteThis photo was taken in 1892 in New York. It is an image of Bill Smith. He was […]
Beautiful Photos of Montgomery Clift and Elizabeth Taylor During the Filming of ‘A Place in the Sun’ (1951)
This post was originally published on this siteA Place in the Sun is a 1951 American drama film based on the 1925 novel An American […]
Incredible Photos of George Clooney in an ’80s Photoshoot
This post was originally published on this siteAt 62 years old, George Clooney has reached a level of stardom few actors ever will. While the […]
The Earliest Color Photos of Finland Taken by Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky in 1903
This post was originally published on this siteMore than half a century before color photography established itself, a Russian photographer and scientist, Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky, took […]
30 Fascinating Photos Capture Street Scenes of Berlin in the Early 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the early 1970s, Berlin was a city marked by its division. The Berlin Wall, constructed in 1961, […]
The Saddest Selfie: A Mirror Self-Portrait Taken by Gunner Thomas Baker in 1917
This post was originally published on this siteIt’s a striking image of a fresh-faced young man taking a picture of himself in front of a […]
Beautiful Photo of the 1971 Iso Grifo Series II by Bertone
This post was originally published on this siteRenowned for its fusion of sophisticated Italian design and dependable American power, the Iso Grifo graced the automotive […]
42 Amazing Behind the Scenes Photographs From the Making of “Beetlejuice” (1988)
This post was originally published on this siteBeetlejuice is a 1988 fantasy horror comedy film directed by Tim Burton from a screenplay by Michael McDowell […]
Opening Night Screening of First Color 3-D Movie “Bwana Devil” in Hollywood, 1952
This post was originally published on this siteThis striking photograph taken by LIFE magazine photojournalist J. R. Eyerman. Shot at the Paramount Theater in Hollywood […]
Impressive Fashion Photography by George Hoyningen-Huene in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1900 in Saint Petersburg, Russia, fashion photographer George Hoyningen-Huene had already worked his way up to chief […]
In 1969, a Teenage Photographer Used a Fake Press Pass to Shoot John and Yoko’s “Bed-In”
This post was originally published on this siteKnowing their March 20, 1969, marriage would be a huge press event, John Lennon and Yoko Ono decided […]
35 Beautiful Postcards Designed by Tito Corbella in the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteTito Corbella (1885–1966) was an Italian painter and poster artist. He was first and foremost a postcard designer. […]
Amazing Vintage Photographs of Elton John and Bernie Taupin in the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteBernie Taupin is one-half of one of the most successful and prolific songwriting duos in the history of […]
Some Behind the Scenes Photos of Audrey Hepburn Wearing Tea-Length Wedding Dress in “Funny Face” (1957)
This post was originally published on this siteBefore Audrey Hepburn wandered down Fifth Avenue in Breakfast at Tiffany’s — wearing a soon-to-be-ubiquitous little black dress […]
Lovely Photos Capture Portraits of Parents With Their Children in the Mid-19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteVictorian families were often large and patriarchal, with a clear division of roles between the father, who was […]