Jean Moral: The Pioneer of Spontaneous Elegance
This post was originally published on this siteJean Moral (1906–1999) was a visionary French photographer and illustrator who fundamentally transformed the aesthetics of fashion photography […]
Kate Moss: The Lost Polaroids in 1991 and Found Again in 2020
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1991, Michel Haddi photographed Kate Moss in a quiet London studio for what was meant to be […]
Historical Photos of Coal Mines Kids Taken by Lewis Hine in the United States From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteLewis Hine was a teacher and photographer who, in the early 20th century, used his camera as a […]
Auguste Toulmouche: The Painter of Parisian Elegance
This post was originally published on this siteAuguste Toulmouche (1829–1890) was a prominent French painter of the Academic Realist school, best known for his exquisite […]
John Lennon Shaved His Hair to Go to Watergate Hearings in Washington D.C., June 1973
This post was originally published on this siteJohn Lennon had a completely shaved head when he attended the Watergate hearings in Washington D.C. on June […]
Simone Signoret: The Soul of French Cinema
This post was originally published on this siteSimone Signoret (1921–1985) was one of the most revered and intellectually formidable actresses in the history of world […]
Emerson Fittipaldi Posing With $1 Million Cash Prize After Winning Indy 500 in 1989
This post was originally published on this siteEmerson Fittipaldi rewrote history at the 1989 Indianapolis 500, becoming the first driver to earn over one million […]
30 Rare and Beautiful Outdoor Portraits From the Victorian Era
This post was originally published on this siteIn the mid-to-late 19th century, Victorian outdoor portraits emerged as a popular alternative to the stiff, controlled environment […]
Fabulous Photos of a Young Faye Dunaway Taken by Jerry Schatzberg
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1956, Jerry Schatzberg opened his own studio as an independent photographer. By 1958, he was hired to […]
Brunei in the Mid-1960s: A Sultanate on the Cusp of Modernity
This post was originally published on this siteThe mid-1960s represented a pivotal “golden age” for Brunei, as the nation began to navigate the complex path […]
Candid Photographs of Diana Rigg and Anthony Hopkins Hanging Out in London in September 1972
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1972, acting legends Diana Rigg and Anthony Hopkins famously starred together in a major stage production of […]
Technician Floating Up and Down to Inspect Echo II, a NASA Satellite, 1963
This post was originally published on this siteA technician conducting a manual inspection of the Echo II communications satellite during a test inflation in 1963. […]
The 1960 Nash Metropolitan Convertible: A Compact Icon of Americana
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1960 Nash Metropolitan Convertible stands as one of the most unique and whimsical chapters in American automotive […]
Imagine Being the Parents of the First Man to Walk on the Moon as You Watch Him Stepping Onto the Lunar Surface, 1969
This post was originally published on this siteImagine being the parents of Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the Moon, as you watch […]
Angus Barbieri, the Man Who Fasted for 382 Days and Lost 276 Pounds (125 Kg) in the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteAngus Barbieri was a Scottish man who fasted for 382 days, from June 14, 1965 to June 30, […]
Claudia Mori: The Icon of Modern Femininity in Postwar Italy
This post was originally published on this siteClaudia Mori is a prominent Italian actress, singer, and formidable producer who has left an indelible mark on […]
Amazing Behind the Scenes Photographs From the Final Fight of the 1976 Film “Rocky”
This post was originally published on this siteRocky is a 1976 American independent sports drama film directed by John G. Avildsen, written by and starring […]
New York City in the 1970s: A Decade of Gritty Vibrancy
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1970s in New York City was a decade defined by a stark contrast between urban decay and […]
Photographs From the Grateful Dead’s First Show in Menlo Park, California on May 5, 1965
This post was originally published on this siteThe Grateful Dead played their first show at Magoo’s Pizza in Menlo Park, California on May 5, 1965 […]
Glenda Jackson: A Fearless Force in Art and Politics
This post was originally published on this siteGlenda Jackson (1936–2023) was a rare and towering figure who achieved elite status in two completely different fields: […]
Cameron Diaz’s First-Ever Audition for “The Mask”, 1993
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1993, Cameron Diaz was a 21-year-old model with zero professional acting experience when she walked into the […]
American Houses in the Early 1900s: A Transition in Style and Comfort
This post was originally published on this siteThe early 1900s represented a pivotal transition in style and comfort for the American home, as the ornate, […]
Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe Photographed by Norman Seeff in the Kitchen of Chelsea Hotel, 1969
This post was originally published on this siteNorman Seeff, a South African who had recently arrived in New York, met the young, unknown Patti Smith […]
30 Amazing Photos of a Very Young Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead in the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteBob Weir, the rhythm guitarist and co-founder of the Grateful Dead, died at the age of 78 on […]
Erwin Blumenfeld: The Surrealist Visionary of Fashion Photography
This post was originally published on this siteErwin Blumenfeld (1897–1969) was a German-American photographer who fundamentally redefined the aesthetics of fashion and beauty during the […]