Yearly Archives: 2021

35 Incredible Photos of Janis Joplin in the 1960s

In the Rock ‘n Roll firmament of the 1960s, Janis Joplin was a shooting star who burned white hot for five short years. She died of a heroin overdose at age 27. Joplin sang her own brand of the blues in an incendiary style. Yet in her short time — between 1966 and 1970 —Continue reading “35 Incredible Photos of Janis Joplin in the 1960s”

Interesting Diagrams From 1931 Show 30 Ways to Die from Electrocution

Have you ever counted the ways to achieve death or extreme shock from electricity? Well, here’s some pretty strange diagrams of 30 ways to die by electrocution from a 1931 illustrated German book “Elektroschutz in 132 Bildern”.

46 Incredible Photos Showing Street Fashion Styles of Edwardian Women

The previous century had produced crinolines, bustles, polonaises, dolmans, abundant frills and furbelow’s of every description; but the new century, at the height of the Belle Epoch (beautiful era) was bowing to simplicity and to common sense, and, though details were still elaborate, fussy trimmings and unnatural lines were gradually being abandoned. This trend ofContinue reading “46 Incredible Photos Showing Street Fashion Styles of Edwardian Women”

35 Ellis Island Immigration Photos That Capture American Diversity from Between 1905-1914

Ellis Island is a federally-owned island in New York Harbor that was the busiest immigrant inspection station in the United States. From 1892 to 1954, nearly 12 million immigrants arriving at the Port of New York and New Jersey were processed there under federal law. Today, it is part of the Statue of Liberty NationalContinue reading “35 Ellis Island Immigration Photos That Capture American Diversity from Between 1905-1914”

58 Stunning Vintage Photos of Actress Ida Lupino from the 1930s

Ida Lupino (4 February 1918[1] – 3 August 1995) was a British actress, singer, director, and producer. Throughout her 48-year career, she appeared in 59 films and directed eight, working primarily in the United States, where she became a citizen in 1948. She is widely regarded as the most prominent female filmmaker working in theContinue reading “58 Stunning Vintage Photos of Actress Ida Lupino from the 1930s”

64 Incredible Vintage Photos of Disneyland in the 1950s

The Disneyland Park, originally Disneyland, is the first of two theme parks built at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, opened on July 17, 1955. It is the only theme park designed and built to completion under the direct supervision of Walt Disney. It was originally the only attraction on the property; its official nameContinue reading “64 Incredible Vintage Photos of Disneyland in the 1950s”

28 Wonderful Photographs of Dublin, Ireland in 1961

Dublin is the capital and largest city of Ireland. Situated on a bay on the east coast, at the mouth of the River Liffey, it lies within the province of Leinster. It is bordered on the south by the Dublin Mountains, a part of the Wicklow Mountains range. It has an urban area population ofContinue reading “28 Wonderful Photographs of Dublin, Ireland in 1961”

25 Vintage Photos of Elvis Presley’s Concerts at the Florida Theatre on August 10 & 11, 1956

Elvis appeared at the Florida Theatre in Jacksonville, FL. Juvenile Court Judge Marion Gooding warned Elvis in chambers after the first show that he must tone down his act. Elvis told reporters “I can’t figure out what I’m doing wrong”. Elvis modifies his show nonetheless, wiggling his little finger suggestively with a gesture that replacesContinue reading “25 Vintage Photos of Elvis Presley’s Concerts at the Florida Theatre on August 10 & 11, 1956”