Vintage Portraits Depict Women’s Hairstyles From the Victorian and Edwardian Eras
This post was originally published on this siteIn the Victorian era, a woman’s hair was often thought to be one of her most valuable assets. […]
Method of Women’s Self Defense: Vintage Photos From 1906 Illustrate Modes for Warding Off a Street Bully or Foul
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1906, the famed New York City photographer Percy C. Byron was commissioned to take a series of […]
Jodhpurs: The Favorite Fashion Style of Badass Girls in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteOriginally from the Indian subcontinent as long pants, reaching to the ankle, snug from the calf to the […]
From Sheep Intestines To Latex, The History Of Condoms
This post was originally published on this siteThe long history of condoms dates back to cave times, and while latex remains the standard for today’s […]
47 Color Photos That Capture Everyday Life of the American West in 1947
This post was originally published on this siteThese amazing color photos from dianp that captured everyday life of the Western United States in 1947. Cable Car […]
What Happened To Jimmy Hoffa? The Strange Story Of His Disappearance
This post was originally published on this siteJimmy Hoffa may be the most famous disappeared man in history, and these theories suggest he suffered one […]
C.J. Walker: From The Cotton Fields To America’s First Female Millionaire
This post was originally published on this siteIn addition to her own business, she also taught classes to women in budgeting so they could become […]
Centralia, Pa — The Town That’s Been On Fire For More Than 50 Years
This post was originally published on this siteWhen the fire began, residents began complaining of foul odors entering their homes, and soon, wisps of smoke […]
24 Stunning Black and White Portraits of Celebrities Taken by Kate Barry
This post was originally published on this siteKate Barry (1967-2013) was a photographer born into the bohemian royal family of Parisian society. She is the […]
So Many Posters! 40 Pictures of 1980s Teenage Bedrooms That’ll Take You Back!
This post was originally published on this siteGrowing up during the 1980s, there was a certain pop culture aesthetic that dictated how your room would […]
Vintage Portraits Depict Victorian Men’s Hairstyles and Facial Hair
This post was originally published on this siteA collection of Victorian photographs, depicting some of the hairstyles and facial hair fashion of the time, and […]
32 Fascinating Photos That Document Everyday Life of Kent, England in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteKent is a county in South East England and one of the home counties. It borders Greater London […]
Another Face of the Late Victorian Fashion: 23 Glamorous Photos of Women From the 1890s That Make You Amazed
This post was originally published on this siteFrom hoop skirts to bustles, or crinolines, the Victorian fashion often makes you think about the uncomfortableness. But […]
Rare and Stunning Photos of Marilyn Monroe Taken by Her Close Friend Milton H. Greene in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the course of Marilyn Monroe’s career, she had the choice of many photographers to work with. In […]
10 Interesting Things You May Not Know About Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
This post was originally published on this siteSince 1924, Macy’s has held annual parades on Thanksgiving Day. First known as the “Macy’s Christmas Parade,” the […]
Amazing Black and White Photographs Captured Daily Life of Oxford University Students in the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteBetween 1968 to 1978, Paddy Summerfield photographed Oxford students in the summer terms. No older than his subjects, […]
17 Fascinating Pictures That Capture Everyday Life of Scotland During the Edwardian Era
This post was originally published on this siteThe Edwardian era was a time of unprecedented social and political revolution in Britain. By the start of […]
20 Wild Photos From The Isle Of Wight Festival 1970, The British Woodstock
This post was originally published on this siteExperience the Isle of Wight Festival 1970, which became likely the single largest event of the original hippie […]
Vintage Photographs Captured Women at Work During World War I
This post was originally published on this siteDuring World War I (1914-1918), large numbers of women were recruited into jobs vacated by men who had […]
28 Amazing Vintage Photographs That Capture Everyday Life of Immigrants Who Flooded Into Britain in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteAfter the British Nationality Act of 1948 was introduced hundreds of thousands of Commonwealth citizens were welcomed into […]
The Murderous Origins Of The Oxford English Dictionary
This post was originally published on this siteA key contributor to the Oxford English Dictionary was actually a murderer who was serving a life sentence […]
The Last Ziegfeld Girl – 19 Rare Photos of Doris Eaton Travis From the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteDoris Eaton Travis (1904-2010) was an American dancer, stage and film actress, dance instructor, writer, and rancher, who […]
The 20 Best Serial Killer Documentaries That Will Chill You To The Bone
This post was originally published on this siteFrom the story of “the Brooklyn Vampire” to the tale of “the Pig Farmer,” these are the best […]
This Week In History News, Oct. 29 – Nov. 4
This post was originally published on this siteHidden chamber found in Great Pyramid, pandas claimed to have not originated in China, art looted by Nazis […]
America’s Oldest Mugshots: See Incredible Photos of Criminals Made by St. Louis Police Department Between 1857 and 1867
This post was originally published on this siteA hundred and fifty years ago, shortly after the invention of photography, some police departments began making images […]