Charles Phoenix is a dude who has done a great service to mankind. He has traveled to countless thrift stores and estate sales rescuing abandoned family slides from the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s. These particular photographs are from his book, Southern Californialand: Mid-Century Culture in Kodachrome. “There’s a lot of specialness and magic from ourContinue reading “Wonderful Photographs Showing Life in Southern California From Between the 1940s and 1960s”
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Suzan Ball and Richard Long: A Sad Story of a Beautiful Hollywood Couple
Born February 3, 1934 in Jamestown, New York, American Hollywood starlet Suzan Ball was a second cousin of fellow actress Lucille Ball. She came to Hollywood with her family in 1941, and sang with the Mel Baker Orchestra from 1948-1953. Ball’s first part in Hollywood was as a harem girl in Aladdin and His LampContinue reading “Suzan Ball and Richard Long: A Sad Story of a Beautiful Hollywood Couple”
18 Amazing Black & White Photographs of Street Scenes in New York City in the 1970s
Forget the disco era, the 1970s in New York City was all about danger. With pimps and prostitutes populating the streets, an economic collapse and a crime-filled subway system, the streets of Manhattan were gritty and dark. Check out photographer Leland Bobbe’s shots of New York during a period when it hit an all-time low…Continue reading “18 Amazing Black & White Photographs of Street Scenes in New York City in the 1970s”
Beautiful Photos of a Lovely Girl in the 1960s
These found photos show portraits of an unknown lovely girl in the 1960s. From eyes to smiles, from hairstyle to clothes, all made her so lovely.
Tuffi the Elephant and Her 1950 Train Jump
In 1950, a 4-year-old elephant named Tuffi was forced to ride a public monorail in Wuppertal, Germany. The animal was loaded aboard as a promotion for the Althoff Circus. This ride was supposed to be a lighthearted affair, but the world quickly learned that pachyderms and monorails simply do not mix. Even though Tuffi wasContinue reading “Tuffi the Elephant and Her 1950 Train Jump”
10 Women Behind the Worst Men in History
There’s an old saying that goes: “Behind every great man, there’s an even better woman.” This statement, however, also rings true for bad men. From Adolf Hitler’s long-term companion Eva Braun, to other so-called “dictator wives,” each of the ladies on this list either willingly or unwittingly spent their lives with very bad guys. TakeContinue reading “10 Women Behind the Worst Men in History”
20 Interesting Facts You Might Not Know About the Woodstock Music Festival of 1969
Woodstock Music and Art Fair, commonly referred to simply as Woodstock, was a music festival held August 15–18, 1969, on Max Yasgur’s dairy farm in Bethel, New York, 40 miles (65 km) southwest of the town of Woodstock. Billed as “an Aquarian Exposition: 3 Days of Peace & Music” and alternatively referred to as theContinue reading “20 Interesting Facts You Might Not Know About the Woodstock Music Festival of 1969”
53 Amazing Colorized Photos of World War 2
Rare Vintage Photos Capture Student Life at the World’s First Medical College for Women From the Late 19th Century
How “White Death” Simo Häyhä Became The Deadliest Sniper In History
Simo Häyhä has the most confirmed kills of any sniper on record — and he endured astonishing conditions to earn that title. At the dawn of World War II in 1939, Josef Stalin sent over half a million men across Russia’s western border to invade Finland. It was a move that would cost tens ofContinue reading “How “White Death” Simo Häyhä Became The Deadliest Sniper In History”
