Short History of Toilet Paper
This post was originally published on this siteToiler paper was not always soft and comfortable. In fact, some of the earliest forms of toilet paper […]
35 Vintage Photos That Show Fashion Styles of ’50s Couples
This post was originally published on this site1950s fashion was casual yet formal and elegant. Shoulder lines became more softened, corset waists became smaller, and […]
Volkswagen Schwimmwagen: The Most Widely Produced Amphibious Vehicle in History
This post was originally published on this siteThe Volkswagen Schwimmwagen (literally “swimming car”) is a light four-wheel drive amphibious car, used extensively by German ground […]
Vintage Photos of Lana Turner With Her Daughter Cheryl Crane in the 1940s and 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteJulia Jean “Lana” Turner (1921–1995) was an American actress. Over a career spanning nearly five decades, she achieved […]
Jumping on Eggs Without Breaking Them, 1974
This post was originally published on this siteTony McKay, the man who claims he can jump on hen’s eggs and human noses without breaking them:
Glamorous Photos of Sara Thom in the Late 1950s and 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteArkansas born Sara Thom had a classical beauty that stood out; no other model looked like her. Her […]
Amazing Vintage Photographs Capture Café Life in Paris in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this site “The last time I saw Paris Her heart was warm and gay I heard the laughter of […]
Amazing Vintage Posters Designed by René Ravo
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1904 in Étampes, French poster designer and illustrator René Ravo orphaned at the age of 9, he […]
Vintage Supermarket Snapshots: Capturing Supermarket Evolution from the 1950s to the 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteThe opening of the first King Kullen supermarket in 1930 marked a turning point in the grocery industry. […]
Some Behind the Scenes Photographs of Faye Dunaway on the Set of “After the Fall” (1974)
This post was originally published on this sitePerhaps best known for her role as Bonnie Parker in Bonnie and Clyde, Faye Dunaway went on to […]
Strange and Amusing Love Postcards From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteFor those interested in this strange but amusing art form, here are six postcard designs from the British […]
30 Vintage Photos of Marika Rökk in the 1930s and ’40s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1913 in Cairo, German-Austrian dancer, singer and actress of Hungarian descent Marika Rökk gained prominence in German […]
Hedy Lamarr With a Bust of Her by Nina Saemundsson, 1939
This post was originally published on this siteHedy Lamarr poses dramatically with a bust to immortalize her beauty, 1939: At the New York World’s Fair […]
30 Amazing Photos Capture Men Posing With Automobiles in the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteThe automobile was first invented and perfected in Germany and France in the late 1800s, though Americans quickly […]
Adorable Childhood Photos of James Dean From the 1930s an Early 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteJames Byron Dean was born on February 8, 1931, at the Seven Gables apartment on the corner of […]
Hiker Witnesses St Helens Blow Up From Mt Adams in 1980
This post was originally published on this site8:32 a.m. May 18, 1980: Mount St. Helens erupts and becomes the deadliest and most destructive volcanic eruption […]
40 Candid Photographs of Lana Turner at Home in Hollywood in 1939 Thru 1940
This post was originally published on this siteSince her rise to fame in the 1940s, American film actress Lana Turner (February 8, 1921 – June […]
Uzbekistan in the 1960s Through Fascinating Photos
This post was originally published on this siteUzbekistan is a country located in Central Asia. It is surrounded by five countries: Kazakhstan to the north, […]
Gorgeous Photos of Ava Gardner During the Filming of ‘Show Boat’ (1951)
This post was originally published on this siteShow Boat is a 1951 American musical romantic drama film, based on the 1927 stage musical of the […]
Princess Diana and Liza Minnelli at the Charity Film Premiere of “Stepping Out” in London, 1991
This post was originally published on this sitePrincess Diana and Liza Minnelli attending the charity film premiere of Stepping Out at the Langham Hilton Hotel […]
The Eyes of Sibiu: Pictures of the Houses Have Eyes in Romania
This post was originally published on this siteThe Eyes of Sibiu are the iconic eyebrow dormers on the roofs of Sibiu’s houses. Sibiu lies in […]
35 Fabulous Photos of Mary Martin in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1913 in Weatherford, Texas, American actress and singer Mary Martin began her radio career in 1939 as […]
Vintage Cover Photos of Carteles Magazine From Between the 1930s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Cuban magazine Carteles was founded in 1919 and closed in 1960. This magazine, published in Havana, enjoyed […]
Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog Who Waited For His Deceased Owner for Ten Years
This post was originally published on this siteEvery day between 1925 and 1935, Hachiko, a dog with unwavering loyalty, turned Tokyo’s Shibuya train station into […]
Rarely Seen Photos of a Young Bob Marley in the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteBob Marley was born Robert Nesta Marley on February 6, 1945. Bob was born to Cedella Marley when […]