18 Vintage Photos of Life in Havana, Cuba From the 1930s to the 1950s

Havana is the capital and largest city of Cuba. The heart of the La Habana province, Havana is the country’s main port and leading commercial center. The city has a population of 2.1 million inhabitants, and it spans a total of 781.58 km2 (301.77 sq mi) – making it the largest city by area, theContinue reading “18 Vintage Photos of Life in Havana, Cuba From the 1930s to the 1950s”

24 Wonderful Photos Showing Women’s Fashion During the 1960s

There’s no denying that the ’60s were one of the most impactful eras in fashion. Setting the tone for modern style, the decade revolutionised womenswear with bold colours, striking cuts and a rebelliously youthful attitude. So, it comes as no surprise that 50 years on, key trends from the time continue to influence designers, stylistsContinue reading “24 Wonderful Photos Showing Women’s Fashion During the 1960s”

Greta Garbo as the Fearless Queen Christina of Sweden, 1933

Queen Christina is a pre-Code Hollywood biographical film directed by Rouben Mamoulian, produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 1933. It starred Greta Garbo and John Gilbert in their fourth and last film together. Upon its release, the film received numerous positive reviews. It became the box office triumph and the highest-grossing film of the year. The filmContinue reading “Greta Garbo as the Fearless Queen Christina of Sweden, 1933”

23 Rare and Stunning Color Portrait Photos of French Women from the 1920s

French photographer Gustave Gain (1876-1945) was born in Cherbourg, France on June 27, 1876. As a chemist he keens on photography and related technical achievements. After the invention of the Autochrome by the Lumière brothers, Gustave is actively engaged in color photograph. Gustave Gain loves the beach. In the summer, he spent much time withContinue reading “23 Rare and Stunning Color Portrait Photos of French Women from the 1920s”

Rarely Seen Photographs of a Young David Bowie Posed for the Cover of His Debut Album

In 1967, a 20-year-old David Jones decided to change his name to avoid confusion with the lead singer of the Monkees. He decided on ‘Bowie’. By this time, Jones had been playing music for five years, appearing in and out of various bands, singing rock and roll at local youth gatherings, any pub that wouldContinue reading “Rarely Seen Photographs of a Young David Bowie Posed for the Cover of His Debut Album”

33 Vintage Photos Showing Life of Bali, Indonesia in the Early 1950s

Bali is a province of Indonesia and the westernmost of the Lesser Sunda Islands. East of Java and west of Lombok, the province includes the island of Bali and a few smaller neighbouring islands, notably Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, and Nusa Ceningan. The provincial capital, Denpasar, is the most populous city in the Lesser SundaContinue reading “33 Vintage Photos Showing Life of Bali, Indonesia in the Early 1950s”

40 Stunning Photos of Dolly Parton From the 1960s to the 1980s

Born 1946 in Pittman Center, Tennessee, American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, actress, author, businesswoman, and philanthropist Dolly Parton is known primarily for her work in country music. After achieving success as a songwriter for others, Parton made her album debut in 1967 with Hello, I’m Dolly. With steady success during the remainder of theContinue reading “40 Stunning Photos of Dolly Parton From the 1960s to the 1980s”