Mary Wickes, the Original On-Screen Mary Poppins
This post was originally published on this siteMary Wickes was the first actress to play Mary Poppins on screen, debuting in the role 15 years […]
Taina Elg: The Elegant Finnish Star of 1950s Hollywood
This post was originally published on this siteTaina Elg is a celebrated Finnish-American actress and dancer whose grace and versatility left a memorable mark on […]
When Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa Went on Display in the U.S. for the First Time, on Loan From France, in 1963
This post was originally published on this siteOn January 8, 1963, the Mona Lisa went on display in the United States for the first time, […]
Natalie Wood: Stunning On-Set Portraits from ‘Gypsy’ (1962)
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1962, a radiant 24-year-old Natalie Wood was at the height of her beauty and Hollywood stardom while […]
Lucille Ball and Harpo Marx in the Mirror Scene on “I Love Lucy” (1955)
This post was originally published on this siteThe mirror routine between Lucille Ball and Harpo Marx in I Love Lucy is widely considered one of […]
Vintage Photographs of Traditional Ottoman-Era Wooden Ferris Wheel From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteLong before George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. engineered his massive steel monolith for the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, […]
Don Honeyman: Elegant Master of Mid-Century Fashion Photography
This post was originally published on this siteDon Honeyman (1919–2011) was a talented American-born British photographer renowned for his elegant fashion and portrait photography. He […]
30 Vintage Ads of Fountain Pens and Inks in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThe early 20th century marked the golden age of the fountain pen, a time when these elegant writing […]
Inside a Charm School for “Elevator Girls” From the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1947, the Marshall Field & Co. department store in Chicago launched a highly publicized eight-week charm school […]
The England Fans Who Went to the 1986 World Cup and Loved It So Much, They Stayed
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1986, amidst high unemployment in the Black Country, a group of young childhood friends aged 20 to […]
Monica Lewis: The Bubbly Blonde of Mid-Century Glamour
This post was originally published on this siteMonica Lewis (1922–2015) was an American singer, actress, and popular pin-up girl of the 1940s and ’50s. With […]
35 Amazing Photos of Gene Wilder on the Set of “Young Frankenstein” (1974)
This post was originally published on this siteGene Wilder starred as Dr. Frederick Frankenstein (pronounced “Fronkensteen”) in Mel Brooks’ 1974 comedy Young Frankenstein, and it […]
35 Glamorous Portraits of ’80s Brides
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1980s was a decade of bold glamour, and nowhere was it more evident than in bridal fashion. […]
Photos of Judy Garland and Terry the Dog Posing Together in “The Wizard of Oz” (1939)
This post was originally published on this siteOne of the most beloved relationships in film history is that between Judy Garland, who played Dorothy Gale, […]
Rudolf Swoboda: Master of Orientalist Portraiture
This post was originally published on this siteRudolf Swoboda (1859–1914), often referred to as Rudolf Swoboda the Younger, was an Austrian painter renowned for his […]
Brazil National Team Training Aboard the Ship “Conte Biancamano” for the 1934 World Cup in Italy
This post was originally published on this siteBrazil’s second appearance at a World Cup came in 1934, in Italy. For the first and only time […]
Before Fame, Elizabeth Hurley Was a Young Punk in the Early 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteLong before her glamorous red-carpet days, actress Elizabeth Hurley embraced a striking punk and goth aesthetic during her […]
Dogs of the Civil War: Loyal Companions in a Time of Conflict
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the American Civil War, dogs played a surprisingly significant and emotional role on both Union and Confederate […]
Rare Photos of Johnny Depp as a Kid in the 1960s and 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteJohnny Depp (born John Christopher Depp II on June 9, 1963, in Owensboro, Kentucky) had a turbulent and […]
Photos of Michael J. Fox on the Set of “Doc Hollywood” (1991)
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1991 romantic comedy Doc Hollywood is a beloved, feel-good “fish out of water” classic, but behind the […]
Lizabeth Scott: The Cool Blonde Icon of Film Noir
This post was originally published on this siteLizabeth Scott (1922–2015) was an American actress who became one of the most distinctive and seductive icons of […]
1963 Shelby 289 Cobra: The Birth of an American Legend
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1963 Shelby 289 Cobra is one of the most legendary and iconic American sports cars ever created. […]
Bonnie Tyler’s Iconic 1980s Big Hair
This post was originally published on this siteWhen you think of peak 1980s “big hair,” Bonnie Tyler is one of the ultimate icons. Her look […]
Nancy Sinatra Trying on Her Boots
This post was originally published on this siteNancy Sinatra’s 1960s style, especially tied to her 1966 hit “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’,” epitomized mod […]
Amazing Photographs Capture Everyday Life in the Frontier Oil Town of Freer, Texas in 1938
This post was originally published on this siteBy 1938, the remote brush-country settlement of Freer, Texas, located deep in Duval County, had been violently transformed […]