Fascinating Black and White Photos of Life in Britain in 1939
This post was originally published on this siteAfter the German invasion of Poland, The King declared war in September 1939. In preparation for war, Britain […]
30 Portrait Photos of Peggy Dow During Her Short Career
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1928 in Columbia, Mississippi, American philanthropist and retired actress Peggy Dow was spotted by a talent agent […]
Kindertransport: Saving children from the Holocaust, 1938-1939
This post was originally published on this siteImagine getting on a train and leaving your parents and your family behind. Imagine arriving in a new […]
45 Amazing Cover Photos of Harper’s Magazine in the Late 19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteHarper’s Magazine is a monthly magazine of literature, politics, culture, finance, and the arts. Launched in New York […]
Long Before Pantone, an Artist Cataloged Thousands of Color Swatches in a Book From the 17th Century
This post was originally published on this siteBefore we had Pantone Color Guide, there was no universally recognized system to identify colors. But there were […]
50 Historical Photographs of the Anglo-Egyptian Army in Sudan During the Battle of Omdurman
This post was originally published on this siteThe Battle of Omdurman took place in present-day Sudan during the Mahdist War (1881–1899). These photographs documented the […]
Photos of the Grainger Market, Newcastle upon Tyne in the 1980s-90s
This post was originally published on this siteNewcastle’s historic indoor market, Grainger Market, opened to the public on 24 October 1835 following a huge celebratory […]
Mug Shot of Steve McQueen in Anchorage, Alaska, 1972
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1972, Steve McQueen was arrested for drunk driving in Anchorage, Alaska. According to witnesses, the movie star […]
40 Lovely Photos Defined Fashion Styles of Victorian Little Boys
This post was originally published on this siteChildren’s fashion during the Victorian age was very unique to its time. People wore fancy, heavily-layered clothing, much […]
15 Vintage Photographs of Bugle Megaphones From the Mid-20 Century
This post was originally published on this siteBugle megaphones were used on military garrisons to help amplify the sound of the bugle. Used in a […]
“Blow in Her Face and She’ll Follow You Anywhere” – Tipalet Ad, 1969
This post was originally published on this siteThis advertisement in particular was for cigarettes which was first issued in 1969 by Tipalet Cigarette Company. It […]
Stunning Black and White Photos of Life in London in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteCasparus Bernardus Oorthuys (1 November 1908 – 22 July 1975), known as Cas Oorthuys, was a Dutch photographer […]
Gorgeous Photos of Austrian Actress Maria Perschy in the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1938 in Eisenstadt, Burgenland, Austrian actress Maria Perschy moved to Germany for more training, leading to a […]
Beautiful Photos of the Ford Maverick
This post was originally published on this siteThe Ford Maverick is a compact car manufactured and marketed by Ford for model years 1970–1977 in the […]
10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Charlie Chaplin
This post was originally published on this siteCharlie Chaplin was an English comic actor, filmmaker, and composer who rose to fame in the silent era. […]
Vintage Photographs Capture Everyday Life at the McConnell Air Hostess School in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this site“To be an air stewardess is hard work and not to be recommended to someone who just wants […]
Here’s the Earliest Mug Shot Still in Existence, ca. 1843
This post was originally published on this siteWhen photography was invented in the first half of the 19th century, it seemed to be the solution […]
25 Intimate Pictures of Frida Kahlo at Her Home
This post was originally published on this siteDuring her lifetime, Frida Kahlo intended her home to be turned posthumously into a museum. The Blue House, […]
40 Amazing Photos Capture Street Scenes of Paris in the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteUntil the 1960s, there were no tall buildings in Paris to share the skyline with the Eiffel Tower, […]
Beautiful Photos of Audrey Hepburn During the Filming of ‘How to Steal a Million’ (1966)
This post was originally published on this siteHow to Steal a Million is a 1966 American heist comedy film directed by William Wyler and starring […]
Picasso’s self portrait evolution from age 15 to age 90
This post was originally published on this sitePicasso’s self-portraits are important because they span his entire career, and we can trace how his manner of […]
Mug Shots of Criminals Posing With Hats in Calgary, 1920
This post was originally published on this siteA mug shot is a photographic portrait of a person from the shoulders up, typically taken after a […]
35 Fabulous Photos of Ewa Aulin in the 1960s and ’70s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1950 in Landskrona, Swedish actress Ewa Aulin won the title of Miss Teen Sweden in 1965 at […]
Women Paint “Stockings” on Their Legs at a Store in Croydon, London, 1941
This post was originally published on this siteWallace Carothers produced the first nylon fiber in 1935, but it was the 1939 World’s Fair that first […]
The Bunny Hop From The Ray Anthony Show (1953)
This post was originally published on this siteRay Anthony & his orchestra perform the 1950s dance sensation known as the “Bunny Hop” on this 1953 […]