Although he was born and raised in New York City, American space physicist Jules Aarons (1921-2008) spent the majority of his life in the Boston area. He was known for his study of radio-wave propagation, and a photographer known for his street photography in Boston. Aarons first became interested in photography as a youth, takingContinue reading “27 Vintage Photos Showing Life in Boston During the 1950s”
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45 Stunning Photos of Actress Betty Grable in the 1930s
37 Behind the Scenes Photos Show Off the Costumes From the 1968 Movie ‘Barbarella’
The 1968 movie Barbarella became known as not only one of Jane Fonda’s most memorable roles, but also the pinnacle of sexy sci-fi costuming. Fonda took on the titular role of Barbarella–a futuristic astronaut in the year 40,000 who is tasked with stopping the evil Durand Durand. Directed by her husband at the time, RogerContinue reading “37 Behind the Scenes Photos Show Off the Costumes From the 1968 Movie ‘Barbarella’”
Before There Were Hippies, There Were Beatniks: 20 Vintage Photos of the Beat Generation During the 1950s & 1960s
Before there were Hippies, there were Beatniks. Beatniks were followers of the Beat Generation – influential poets and authors through the late 1940s to the early ’60s. Jack Kerouac came up with the “beat generation” concept – the underground, anti-conformist youth gathering in New York that he was a part of. He also related theContinue reading “Before There Were Hippies, There Were Beatniks: 20 Vintage Photos of the Beat Generation During the 1950s & 1960s”
36 Vintage Photos of Women in Bathing Suits During the 1910s
Despite opposition from some groups, the form-fitting style proved popular. It was not long before swimwear started to shrink further. At first arms were exposed and then legs up to mid-thigh. Necklines receded from around the neck down to around the top of the bosom. The development of new fabrics allowed for new varieties ofContinue reading “36 Vintage Photos of Women in Bathing Suits During the 1910s”
71 Wonderful Color Photos Showing Life in the United States during the 1950s
50 Color Vintage Photographs Showing Amazing Nose Art Painted on Military Aircrafts During World War II
The inscription of art work on military planes dates to World War I, when paintings were usually extravagant company or unit insignia. However, regulations were put in place after the war to stymie the practice. As the United States entered World War II, nose art regulations were relaxed, or in many cases totally ignored. WWIIContinue reading “50 Color Vintage Photographs Showing Amazing Nose Art Painted on Military Aircrafts During World War II”
57 Remarkable Vintage Photographs Showing Life in France During the 1930s & 1940s
38 Amazing Photos of Women in Go-Go Boots From the Mid-1960s and 1970s
Fashion boots were revived in the early 1960s, although at first they featured fashionable high heels such as the stiletto and kitten heels. The earliest go-go boots were mid-calf, white and flat-heeled. The term “go-go” is derived from the French expression à gogo, meaning “in abundance, galore”, which is in turn derived from the ancientContinue reading “38 Amazing Photos of Women in Go-Go Boots From the Mid-1960s and 1970s”
26 Famous Gangsters From The 1920s & 1930s
The terms “gangster” and “mobster” are mostly used in the United States to refer to members of criminal organizations associated with Prohibition. In 1920, the Eighteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution banned the sale, manufacture, and transportation of alcohol for consumption. Many gangs sold alcohol illegally for profit, and used acute violence to stakeContinue reading “26 Famous Gangsters From The 1920s & 1930s”
