When Princess Diana visited President Ronald Reagan and his wife, Nancy, at the White House in 1985, she stepped onto the ballroom dance floor — with a man known for his electrifying moves on the big screen.“I put my hand in the middle of her back, brought her hand down so that it wouldn’t beContinue reading “Travolta Dress: The Story Behind the Dress Princess Diana Wore to Dance With John Travolta at the White House in 1985”
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50 Amazing Vintage Photos From the 1920s Volume 6
The Story Behind the Photo of Winston Churchill With Cigar and Tommy Gun in July 1940
The photograph of Winston Churchill with the Thompson submachine gun was taken during his visit to the coastal defense positions near Hartlepool on 31 July, 1940. The interesting thing about this picture is that both the British and the Germans used it for propaganda purposes. The British edited out two soldiers standing next to Churchill,Continue reading “The Story Behind the Photo of Winston Churchill With Cigar and Tommy Gun in July 1940”
Amasunzu – The Traditional Rwandan Hairstyle: The Most Unique and Creative Hairstyle From the 1920s
The Amasunzu traditional hairstyle is hands down one of the most creative ever. Still being worn today, it was and still is a symbol of pride in Rwanda. The Amasunzu hairstyle represented different roles and stages in life of women and men. When warriors wore the style, it symbolized strength and bravery. Worn by women,Continue reading “Amasunzu – The Traditional Rwandan Hairstyle: The Most Unique and Creative Hairstyle From the 1920s”
Vintage Photos of a Girl With the House’s Adopted Cat in Boston, Summer 1968
These lovely pics were taken by Barry Cunningham that show a tuxedo cat named Heba from the Evans Street Resistance commune in Dorchester, MA in summer of 1968. One where he poses as part of a still life. Several more where he is being shamelessly cute, soaking up Diane’s affection (name of the girl holdingContinue reading “Vintage Photos of a Girl With the House’s Adopted Cat in Boston, Summer 1968”
11 Beautiful Vintage Portrait Photos of Yvonne Craig as ‘Batgirl’ in 1967
Yvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress best known for her role as Batgirl from the 1960s television series Batman. She appeared in the final season (1967–1968). Batgirl’s true identity was unknown to Batman and Robin, and their true identities were unknown to her; only Alfred, the butler for Bruce Wayne/Batman, was awareContinue reading “11 Beautiful Vintage Portrait Photos of Yvonne Craig as ‘Batgirl’ in 1967”
Vintage Photos Show What American Beauty Salons Looked Like in the 1950s and 1960s
Women love beauty. That has been certainly evident from the past. So the beauty salons have been increasingly appearing widely and constantly upgrading to serve the standards of ladies. Take a look at these old pics to see what American beauty salons looked like in the 1950s and 1960s.
The Prince George’s County Memorial Library Bookmobile in Woodmore, Maryland, 1951
In the early 1900s, a librarian could purchase a bookmobile for as little as $1,000. By the late 1930s, there were as many as 60 bookmobiles nationwide. The Great Depression and two World Wars then sharply curtailed services and bookmobile production around the country. During the boom years of the 1950s, bookmobile production resurged. ManyContinue reading “The Prince George’s County Memorial Library Bookmobile in Woodmore, Maryland, 1951”
12 Facts About British Women During the First World War
Women in World War I were mobilized in unprecedented numbers on all sides. The vast majority of these women were drafted into the civilian work force to replace conscripted men or to work in greatly expanded munitions factories. Thousands served in the military in support roles, and in some countries many saw combat as well.Continue reading “12 Facts About British Women During the First World War”
Rare Color Photographs Capture Daily Life in the First Nazi Concentration Camps in 1933
From 1933 to 1945, Nazi Germany operated more than a thousand concentration camps on its own territory and in parts of German-occupied Europe. The first camps were established in March 1933 immediately after Adolf Hitler became Chancellor of Germany. Following the 1934 purge of the SA, the concentration camps were run exclusively by the SSContinue reading “Rare Color Photographs Capture Daily Life in the First Nazi Concentration Camps in 1933”
