35 Vintage Cover Photos of the McClure’s Magazine in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteMcClure’s or McClure’s Magazine (1893–1929) was an American illustrated monthly periodical popular at the turn of the 20th […]
The Tragic Story of Dina Alma de Paradeda, the First Brazilian Trans Woman to Gain Fame in Europe
This post was originally published on this siteDina Alma de Paradeda, usually known simply as Alma de Paradeda (1871–1906), was a Brazilian socialite, known for […]
Hinged Fins Strapped to Legs Aid in Treading Water, 1932
This post was originally published on this siteAbout the strangest thing yet in the way of contraptions for walking on water appeared in Catalina Island, […]
Stunning Black and White Fashion Photography by Maurice Tabard in the Early 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1897 in Lyon, French photographer Maurice Tabard and his father left Paris for New York, where he […]
During World War II, the Taj Mahal Covered With Bamboo as a Camouflage Against Aerial Bombing
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1942, the British placed bamboo scaffolding over the dome of the Taj Mahal to protect it from […]
South African Railways in the Early 1980s Through Fascinating Photos
This post was originally published on this siteRail transport in South Africa is an important element of the country’s transport infrastructure. All major cities are […]
Elvis Presley and Mary Selph Cruising the Streets of Memphis, 1972
This post was originally published on this siteElvis Presley and Mary ‘Kathleen’ Selph riding his 1971 Harley-Davidson FLH Electra-Glide motorcycle in Memphis at the corner […]
Muhammad Ali and Andre the Giant Compare the Size of Their Hands, 1976
This post was originally published on this siteWorld heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali compares his hand size with Andre the Giant on March 25, 1976 in […]
30 Gorgeous Portraits of German Actress Nastassja Kinski From the 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteNastassja Kinski was born Nastassja Aglaia Nakszynski on January 24, 1961 in Berlin, Germany, the daughter of German […]
40 Gorgeous Photos of Wendy Barrie in the 1930s and ’40s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1912 as Marguerite Wendy Jenkins in London, British-American actress Wendy Barrie made her screen debut in the […]
35 Lovely Portrait Photos of Mothers With Their Children in the Mid-19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteNineteenth-Century moms faced some tough issues. They were expected to be tireless as they worked around the clock […]
Mara Corday’s Vintage Allure: Iconic and Glamorous Photos from the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteMara Corday, originally named Marilyn Joan Watts and born on January 3, 1930, is a versatile American personality […]
Incredible Car Stunt From Steve McQueen’s Last Movie “The Hunter” (1980)
This post was originally published on this siteA stunt car drives off the parking garage at Marina City Towers during the filming of The Hunter, […]
Pamir: Historical Photos of the World’s Last Commercial Ocean-Going Sailing Ship
This post was originally published on this sitePamir, a majestic four-masted barque, stands as a testament to the craftsmanship of the esteemed German shipping company, […]
Finger Tip Turn Signals, 1939
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1939, asked to make a speech on motor safety, Williams invented this signaling device for drivers instead. […]
Beautiful Photos of John Travolta and His Wife Kelly Preston in the 1990s
This post was originally published on this siteKelly Preston met John Travolta in 1987 while filming The Experts. They married in 1991, traveling to Paris […]
Rosa Bonheur, the French Artist Who Permitted to Wear Pants During the Third Republic
This post was originally published on this siteRosa Bonheur (March 16, 1822 – May 25, 1899) was a French artist known best as a painter […]
Amazing Photos of the 1958 Packard Hawk
This post was originally published on this siteThe Packard Hawk is a model of automobile. It was the sportiest of the four Packard-badged Studebakers produced […]
Iconic Portraits Made by Richard Bernstein for Andy Warhol’s Interview Magazine From the 1970s and 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteRichard Frederick Bernstein (October 31, 1939 – October 18, 2002) was an American artist associated with pop art […]
Future G.I., 1959
This post was originally published on this siteKeyhole peek at what the atomic war’s fighting men may wear. In 1959, new Army developments shown at […]
35 Beautiful Photos of American Model Sondra Peterson in the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1935 in Kansas City, Missouri, American model Sondra Peterson is best known for her work in the […]
Inside the Marbeuf Garage, the Original Citroën Showroom in Paris
This post was originally published on this siteA building to make one gasp at its modernity. The Citroën showroom, Marbeuf in Parisn, built in 1929, […]
Toni Frissell Dog Photography From Between 1940s and ’60s
This post was originally published on this siteAntoinette Frissell Bacon (1907–1988), known as Toni Frissell, was an American photographer, known for her fashion photography, World […]
Extraordinary Vintage Portraits of American Dancer Nina Payne From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteBorn in Charlestown, Indiana, in 1890, Nina Payne appeared in vaudeville houses when she was only 16. She […]
35 Vintage Portrait Photos of Warner Baxter in the 1920s and ’30s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1889 in Columbus, Ohio, American actor Warner Baxter began his movie career in silent films with his […]