Norma Ann Sykes (1936–2016) was a 1950s English glamour model who progressed to a minor film career. She was best known for her hourglass figure of 42.5-inch (108 cm) breasts coupled with a tiny 19-inch (48 cm) waist and 36-inch (91 cm) hips. When 19-year-old Norma Ann Sykes shimmied on to the BBC’s stage inContinue reading “Sabrina, Britain’s Answer to Marilyn Monroe: 23 Black and White Portraits of Norma Ann Sykes in the 1950s and 1960s”
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25 Newspaper Headlines From the Past That Shaped History
This collection of newspaper headlines chronicles some of the most memorable events of the past, informing and shocking millions of readers in just a few words. Ultimately, these iconic events helped shaped the history of the world.
33 Vintage Photos Showing the Hostilities in Northern Ireland During the 1970s
The Troubles (Irish: Na Trioblóidí) were an ethno-nationalist conflict in Northern Ireland that lasted about 30 years from the late 1960s to 1998. Also known internationally as the Northern Ireland conflict, it is sometimes described as an “irregular war” or “low-level war”. The conflict began in the late 1960s and is usually deemed to haveContinue reading “33 Vintage Photos Showing the Hostilities in Northern Ireland During the 1970s”
World’s Oldest Bras From the 15th Century Discovered in an Austrian Castle
The bra and panty set were discovered hidden in a vault at Lengberg Castle in East Tyrol, Austria in 2012 and is thought to date back to the 15th century, a much earlier time period for these types of garments than previously believed. “We didn’t believe it ourselves,” Beatrix Nutz, the archaeologist responsible for theContinue reading “World’s Oldest Bras From the 15th Century Discovered in an Austrian Castle”
18 Vintage Photos Showing Life in Notting Hill, London in 1971
Notting Hill is a district in West London, located north of Kensington within the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea (with eastern sections of Westbourne Grove merging into the City of Westminster). It is a vibrant, trendy area. Casual cafes line bohemian Portobello Road, famed for its busy market selling antiques and vintage fashion. FilmgoersContinue reading “18 Vintage Photos Showing Life in Notting Hill, London in 1971”
Amazing Vintage Photographs of Paris During the 1860s & 1870s
Beginning in the mid-1850s, Paris experienced a grand transformation. At the orders of Napoleon III, old, narrow streets made way for wide boulevards, thousands of gas lamps lit the streets at night, and a host of other public projects thoroughly modernized the city. Charles Marville, a photographer employed by the city, was charged with documentingContinue reading “Amazing Vintage Photographs of Paris During the 1860s & 1870s”
The Story Behind The Gruesome Wounded Knee Massacre, December 29, 1890
The Wounded Knee Massacre was one of the most notorious episodes of violence by the United States government against Native Americans. While most peoples know about the horrors of the Wounded Knee Massacre in South Dakota, few know the backstory to the incident, which involves a Paiute prophet named Wovoka. In 1889, Wovoka went intoContinue reading “The Story Behind The Gruesome Wounded Knee Massacre, December 29, 1890”
A Day in the Life of a Wartime Housewife in London in 1941
World War II or the Second World War, often abbreviated as WWII or WW2, was a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It involved the vast majority of the world’s countries—including all of the great powers—forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis powers. In a total war directly involving moreContinue reading “A Day in the Life of a Wartime Housewife in London in 1941”
50 Amazing Vintage Photos From the 1930s Volume 5
Psychedelic Photos of Pink Floyd Taken in June 1967
Pink Floyd is one of the world’s most iconic and influential bands. Their progressive and psychedelic music encompassing philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation and elaborate live shows has captured the hearts of fans for over five decades. Andrew Whittuck started shooting in the mid-sixties where he soon took some of the earliest shots of Pink Floyd.Continue reading “Psychedelic Photos of Pink Floyd Taken in June 1967”
