Venice in 1891 Through Fascinating Photos
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1890s, Venice was a city suspended between past and present. Though politically part of unified Italy, […]
The Story of John Wheeldon, a Famous and Unusual Rat-Catcher in England in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteJohn Wheeldon, later known as John Gaunt, achieved widespread renown as a most unusual rat-catcher. His fame was […]
40 Humorous Covers of Le Rire Magazine in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteLe Rire was a French satirical magazine first published in 1894. Founded by Félix Juven, it became one […]
Did You Know That Paula Abdul Was a Choreographer for Janet Jackson in the Mid-1980s?
This post was originally published on this site“I have so many great memories choreographing and dancing with Janet! She is truly a phenomenal performer!” – […]
Sophia Loren Photographed on a Night Train to Stockholm, Sweden in 1955
This post was originally published on this siteFew images capture the essence of Old Hollywood glamour quite like those of Sophia Loren traveling by train […]
35 Stunning Photos of Virginia Mayo in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1920 as Virginia Clara Jones in St. Louis, Missouri, American actress and dancer Virginia Mayo began her […]
Amedeo Modigliani Moving His Studio, Paris, 1913
This post was originally published on this siteThis photograph, taken in 1913 by an unknown photographer, captures a pivotal moment in the life of Italian […]
Beautiful 19th-Century Landscapes by Walter Heath Williams
This post was originally published on this siteWalter Heath Williams (1835–1906) was a British Victorian landscape painter known for his serene rural scenes featuring hayfields […]
Stunning Publicity Portraits of Jeanette MacDonald (and Maurice Chevalier) for “The Merry Widow” (1934)
This post was originally published on this siteThe Merry Widow is a 1934 film adaptation of the 1905 operetta of the same name by Franz […]
The Day Before Paul McCartney’s 21st Birthday in 1963, He Was Given ‘Birthday Bumps’ on Delaware Road, London
This post was originally published on this siteAfter a recording session for a “Pop Goes the Beatles” radio program, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo […]
Fabulous Photos of Jeanne Eagels in the 1910s and ’20s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1890 in Kansas City, Missouri, American actress Jeanne Eagels began performing in traveling shows and stock companies […]
Striking Portraits of Anna May Wong Taken by Carl Van Vechten in 1932
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1932, Anna May Wong was photographed by Carl Van Vechten, a prominent portrait photographer known for his […]
30 of Herbert Leupin’s Most Impressive Advertising Posters from the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteHerbert Leupin (1916–1999) was a Swiss graphic designer renowned for his innovative and humorous approach to poster art. […]
50 Amazing Behind the Scenes Photos From the Making of David Lynch’s 1977 Cult Classic “Eraserhead”
This post was originally published on this siteEraserhead is a 1977 American independent surrealist body horror film written, directed, produced, and edited by David Lynch. […]
40 Glamorous Photos of Princess Natalia Pavlovna Paley as a Model During the Late 1920s and Early 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn in Boulogne-sur-Seine, close to Paris, France, on December 5, 1905 to the Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovich of […]
Lovely Portrait Photos of Romanian Wedding Couples From the 1920s and ’30s
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the 1920s and 1930s, Romanian weddings were deeply rooted in tradition, blending rural customs with the growing […]
Siouxsie Sioux at Disneyland With Kid Congo Powers, ca. Early 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the early 1980s, Siouxsie Sioux and Kid Congo Powers visited Disneyland in Anaheim, California, accompanied by photographer […]
René Bouché’s Elegant Fashion Illustration from the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1905 in Prague, artist and fashion illustrator René Bouché studied at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich before […]
20 Glamorous Publicity Portraits Taken by László Willinger for “The Women” (1939)
This post was originally published on this siteLászló Willinger, a renowned Hungarian-born photographer, took many of the publicity photos for the 1939 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film The […]
60 Candid Snaps of Tupac Shakur Posing With His Fan From the Mid-1990s
This post was originally published on this siteTupac Shakur (June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996), also known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, […]
Carroll Baker: Sultry Blonde Bombshell of Hollywood’s Golden Age
This post was originally published on this siteCarroll Baker was an American actress who rose to fame in the 1950s and 60s, becoming a symbol […]
King Albert I of Belgium and King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy Inspect Troops During World War I
This post was originally published on this siteKing Albert I of Belgium and King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy were contemporaries and prominent monarchs during […]
Amazing Photos of the 1935 Sunbeam Twenty-Five ‘Woody’ Estate Car
This post was originally published on this siteBritish luxury automotive engineering reached new heights with Sunbeam’s flagship model, which could achieve 77 mph while delivering […]
18 Portraits of a Young Helen Hunt in the 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteHelen Hunt’s career in the 1980s was a period of significant development, transitioning from child acting into more […]
Young Courteney Cox Photographed by Tony Costa for TV Guide US, 1987
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1987, Courteney Cox was photographed by Tony Costa for TV Guide (US edition) as part of a […]