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14 Colorful Pictures of Computers in the 1970s and 1980s
Once upon a time, our computers and various technologies came in vibrant colors. It made sense at a time when computers were massive. Also, 1960s and 70s decor tended to make everything colorful. Unlike today where our refrigerators are plain white or stainless steel – fridges of the 60s and 70s were harvest gold, tangerineContinue reading “14 Colorful Pictures of Computers in the 1970s and 1980s”
The London Milkman: The Story Behind One of the Most Iconic Images of the Blitz
As photography had become part of people’s daily lives during the inter-war period, numerous iconic images were taken of the Second World War, creating an album of hope and horror, of atrocities and valor. The one that perhaps represented the fighting spirit of well-mannered Great Britain most clearly was the famous picture taken by aContinue reading “The London Milkman: The Story Behind One of the Most Iconic Images of the Blitz”
Amazing Vintage Photos of Barbra Streisand Early in Her Career in 1966
Barbra Streisand has been such a force on the entertainment scene for so long (her 1963 debut album, recorded when she was just 20, won an Album of the Year Grammy) that a glimpse back at her first years in show business offers fascinating insights into her evolution as a performer, and a person. InContinue reading “Amazing Vintage Photos of Barbra Streisand Early in Her Career in 1966”
The Amazing Story of a Black German Soldier During World War 1
A group that is rarely talked about in regards to German history and it’s dealings with people from different continents are the Africans. Most know the Askari, who fought with von Lettow-Vorbeck in the First World War. Yet rarely any know of those that actually traveled to Germany and lived most or even all ofContinue reading “The Amazing Story of a Black German Soldier During World War 1”
Beetle Painted on VW Volkswagen: Pictures of Gorgeous VW Bus Art Paintings
Volkswagen, maker of the Beetle automobile, expands its product offerings to include a microbus, which goes into production on March 8, 1950. Known officially as the Volkswagen Type 2 (the Beetle was the Type 1) or the Transporter, the bus was a favorite mode of transportation for hippies in the U.S. during the 1960s andContinue reading “Beetle Painted on VW Volkswagen: Pictures of Gorgeous VW Bus Art Paintings”
Fantastic Photos of Annette Funicello at Disneyland in the 1950s
Born in Utica, New York, American actress and singer Annette Joanne Funicello began her professional career as a child performer at the age of twelve, and rose to prominence as one of the most popular Mouseketeers on the original Mickey Mouse Club. As a teenager, Funicello transitioned to a successful career as a singer withContinue reading “Fantastic Photos of Annette Funicello at Disneyland in the 1950s”
30 Color Photographs of Anti-Vietnam War Protests in the U.S From the 1960s and Early 1970s
Vintage Photos Show How Women Straighten Their Hair With a Clothes Iron From the 1960s
Hair straighteners have become popular in the early 1960s and have been in use ever since. Some women used clothes irons to straighten their hair. This dangerous practice was abandoned after the 1960s although it can still be found in some countries. The sexual revolution was not the only backlash against the idealistic demands placedContinue reading “Vintage Photos Show How Women Straighten Their Hair With a Clothes Iron From the 1960s”
Wonderful Posters Promoting Kindness to Animals From the Great Depression
Morgan Dennis (1892-1960) was an American artist and writer who is most often remembered for his images of dogs. These posters, by Morgan Dennis, were produced for the American Humane Association’s Be Kind to Animals Week during the 1930s. The commemorative week was first observed in 1915, and several well-known artists of the time createdContinue reading “Wonderful Posters Promoting Kindness to Animals From the Great Depression”
