20 Portraits of a Young and Beautiful Sophie Marceau in the 1980s
This post was originally published on this site Sophie Marceau first found fame when she was plucked from obscurity by director Claude Pinoteau to star […]
35 Handsome Portrait Photos of Conrad Nagel in the 1920s and ’30s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1897 in Keokuk, Iowa, American actor Conrad Nagel had his first film in the 1918 retelling of […]
Fire Escape Trap in Top of Auto, 1933
This post was originally published on this siteA motor car with a fire escape was a novelty introduced by a British inventor in 1933. The […]
Vintage Posters Designed by Peter Birkhäuser in the 1940s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1911 in Basel, Peter Birkhäuser was a Swiss poster artist, portraitist, and visionary painter, noted for his […]
24 Amazing Photos of a Young Isabelle Adjani From the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteIsabelle Yasmine Adjani (born June 27, 1955) is a French film actress and singer. Adjani has appeared in […]
These Fascinating Photos Capture Street Scenes of Montreal in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteMontreal, the vibrant and culturally rich city nestled in the Canadian province of Quebec, has a storied history […]
This 1919 Cartoon Depicting the Use of a ‘Pocket Telephone’
This post was originally published on this siteIn March 1919, the Daily Mirror newspaper published a cartoon by the English cartoonist and caricaturist, William Kerridge […]
Europe in the Late 19th Century Through Amazing Photos
This post was originally published on this siteThe 19th century witnessed a globally dominant Europe. Empires expanded, colonies amassed – all pushed energetically forward by […]
30 Wonderful Color Photographs That Capture Everyday Life in Italy From the 1960s
This post was originally published on this site Paul Almasy (1906–2003) was a pioneer of photojournalism. For more than six decades he traveled the world […]
Stunning Fashion Photography by Leombruno-Bodi in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteLeombruno-Bodi is the name that identifies Joseph Leombruno and Jack Bodi, who were both American photographers active in […]
Odd and Unsafe Baby Car Seats From the Past That Moms Wouldn’t Buy Today
This post was originally published on this siteIn the world we live in today, car seats have become a standard safety measure, following strict rules […]
The Story of Herman the Cat, Who Became an Official Member of the Us Coast Guard in 1943 and Had His Own ID Card
This post was originally published on this siteIt was back in 1943 when Herman the Cat was officially hired by the United States Coast Guard […]
In 1965 Ford Introduced the “Wrist Twist” Steering System for Cars
This post was originally published on this siteIt’s worth remembering that in 1965, most of the cars on the road didn’t have power steering, in […]
Beautiful Photos of Lynn Merrick in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1919 as Marilyn Llewelling in Fort Worth, Texas, American actress Lynn Merrick was one of thirteen women […]
Full-Length Sleeping Cot Rests on Top of Automobile Seats, 1954
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1954, the traveler could install a relief bunk in his car – an aluminum cot that extends […]
40 Wonderful Photos Show What Life Looked Like in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the aftermath of WWII’s significant instability came the 1950s, suburbia, and the dream of a “picture-perfect” family. […]
The Manhattan Project: Historical Photos From the Trinity Test, the World’s First Atomic Explosion
This post was originally published on this siteThe story of Trinity Site begins with the formation of the Manhattan Project in June 1942. The project […]
Queen Maud the Sportswoman
This post was originally published on this siteMany people probably associate Queen Maud with elegant evening gowns, made by the most extravagant materials. But the […]
40 Glamorous Photos of American Model Betsy Pickering in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1933 as Elizabeth Janet Pickering in New York City, Betsy Pickering began her modeling career in the […]
Automatic “Prodder” Keeps Driver Awake, 1948
This post was originally published on this siteFalling asleep at the wheel is just about impossible when an automatic “prodder” is worn by the driver. […]
Amazing Photos of the 1969 Corvette Manta Ray Concept Car
This post was originally published on this siteBill Mitchell (1912 – 1988) was one of the great automotive designers over General Motors’ storied history. His […]
Photos of Heather Locklear: A Classic Beauty Reigning the 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteKnown for her captivating beauty and remarkable talent, Heather Locklear quickly became a prominent figure in the entertainment […]
Dining at the ‘Motormat’ Drive-In: Where Rails Delivered Food Trays to Your Car, 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the post-war years, Los Angeles experienced a flourishing car culture, accompanied by a surge in innovations tailored […]
Watch Canadian Inventor Troy Hurtubise Tested His Armored Grizzly Bear Protection Suit in 1996
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1980s, a middle-aged Canadian man decided to spend his entire life savings on building an indestructible […]
David Crosby’s Mugshot, 1982
This post was originally published on this siteDavid Crosby, founding member of The Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash was arrested by Dallas police in […]