Women With Cigarettes: Icons of Mid-Century Cool
This post was originally published on this siteIn the mid-20th century, the image of a woman with a cigarette was often portrayed as the pinnacle […]
Cast Photos of Teenage Rob Lowe for His First TV Series “A New Kind of Family” in 1979
This post was originally published on this siteLong before he was a member of the “Brat Pack” or working in the West Wing, a 15-year-old […]
40 Amazing Photos of Kurt Russell as Elvis Presley on the Set of “Elvis” (1979)
This post was originally published on this siteKurt Russell’s portrayal of Elvis Presley in the 1979 TV movie Elvis was a significant turning point in […]
Jean-Louis Guégan: Capturing the Golden Age of French Couture
This post was originally published on this siteJean Louis Guégan was a prominent French fashion photographer who defined the visual style of the 1960s and […]
Candid Photographs of Eric Clapton and Pattie Boyd During the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the 1970s, the relationship between Eric Clapton and Pattie Boyd shifted from a desperate, unrequited obsession into […]
On February 3, 1947: The Lowest Temperature Ever Officially Recorded in Canada Was −63°C (−81.4°F) at Snag, Yukon
This post was originally published on this siteOn February 3, 1947, the village of Snag, Yukon, set the record for the lowest official temperature ever […]
30 Vintage Photos Capture People Posing With Their Simca Cars
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the mid-20th century, Simca represented more than just French engineering, it was a symbol of newfound freedom […]
Portraits of Ndugu M’Hali, a Young Enslaved African Who Was the Personal Servant of Sir Henry Morton Stanley
This post was originally published on this siteNdugu M’Hali (c. 1865 – March 28, 1877), widely known as Kalulu, was an enslaved African boy who […]
Photos of Thérèse of Lisieux Dressed as Up as Joan of Arc, ca. 1895
This post was originally published on this siteThérèse of Lisieux (1873–1897), in religion Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face, was a French […]
Linda Hayden: A Cult Icon of British Horror Cinema
This post was originally published on this siteLinda Hayden remains one of the most memorable faces of British cinema from the late 1960s and ’70s, […]
Tennessee During the American Civil War in Rare and Amazing Photos
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the American Civil War, Tennessee served as a vital and bloody crossroads, becoming the second most fought-over […]
30 Candid Photos of Jackie Kennedy Onassis With Her Younger Sister Lee Radziwill From Between the 1950s and Early 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteThe relationship between Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and her sister, Lee Radziwill, was a complex tapestry of fierce loyalty […]
The Moment Jack Ruby Shot Lee Harvey Oswald in Dallas on November 24, 1963
This post was originally published on this siteOne of the most shocking moments in American history, captured live on television and in photographs. On the […]
25 Stunning Real Photo Postcards of Zarah Leander in the 1930s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the 1930s and 1940s, Zarah Leander (March 15, 1907 – June 23, 1981) was the most prominent […]
London Streets in the 1980s: A Decade of Grit and Glamour
This post was originally published on this siteLondon in the 1980s was a city of striking contrasts, where crumbling Victorian facades met the neon-lit energy […]
Norman Hartnell: The Couturier to the Crown
This post was originally published on this siteSir Norman Hartnell (1901–1979) was the undisputed master of British high fashion, legendary for his role as the […]
30 Romantic Photos of Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan on the Set of “When Harry Met Sally…” (1989)
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the filming of When Harry Met Sally… in 1989, Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan developed a unique […]
William Kemmler, the First Person in the World to Be Executed by Electric Chair in 1890
This post was originally published on this siteWilliam Kemmler (1860–1890) was an American produce merchant and convicted murderer who became the first person in history […]
40 Amazing Portraits of Michael Caine in the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteSir Michael Caine (born Maurice Joseph Micklewhite; March 14, 1933) is an English retired actor. Known for his […]
Susannah York: The Radiant Spirit of British Cinema
This post was originally published on this siteWith her striking blue eyes and ethereal blonde beauty, Susannah York was much more than a quintessential “English […]
King and Queen of the West: 30 Romantic Photos of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans in the 1940s and 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteRoy Rogers and Dale Evans became a legendary “King and Queen of the West” partnership during the 1940s […]
The 1952 Delahaye 235 Coupe: A Final Masterpiece of French Luxury
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1952 Delahaye 235 Coupe stands as a majestic “swan song” for one of France’s most prestigious automotive […]
40 Amazing Photographs From The Beatles’ “Abbey Road” Album Sessions in 1969
This post was originally published on this siteThe recording sessions for Abbey Road in 1969 were the final time all four Beatles—John Lennon, Paul McCartney, […]
When Rowan Atkinson Met Princess Diana in 1984
This post was originally published on this siteRowan Atkinson and Princess Diana had a famous and somewhat humorous encounter in 1984 during the Royal Variety […]
Frédéric Soulacroix: Painter of Elegance and Belle Époque Grace
This post was originally published on this siteFrédéric Soulacroix (1858–1933) was a prominent French-Italian painter whose exquisite works epitomize the elegance of high-society life in […]