45 Fantastic Vintage Photos From the Making of the Film ‘Maltese Falcon’ (1941)

The Maltese Falcon is a 1941 American film noir written and directed by John Huston in his directorial debut, based on the 1930 novel of the same name by Dashiell Hammett and indebted to the 1931 movie of the same name. It stars Humphrey Bogart as private investigator Sam Spade and Mary Astor as hisContinue reading “45 Fantastic Vintage Photos From the Making of the Film ‘Maltese Falcon’ (1941)”

56 Vintage Photos of Life in New York City during the 1940s

New York, often called New York City to distinguish it from New York State, or NYC for short, is the most populous city in the United States. With a 2020 population of 8,804,190 distributed over 300.46 square miles (778.2 km2), New York City is also the most densely populated major city in the United States.Continue reading “56 Vintage Photos of Life in New York City during the 1940s”

The Queen of Soul: 50 Amazing Photos of Aretha Franklin during the 1960s

Aretha Louise Franklin (March 25, 1942 – August 16, 2018) was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. Referred to as the “Queen of Soul”, she has twice been placed 9th in Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. Franklin began her career as a child, singing gospel at New Bethel Baptist Church in Detroit,Continue reading “The Queen of Soul: 50 Amazing Photos of Aretha Franklin during the 1960s”

17 Wonderful Vintage Photos of Christmas on London’s Streets in the Past

There’s so much tradition to pack into December that it’s no wonder Christmas seems to start before autumn does these days. London has always been crazy for Christmas, though – just check out the gallery below, which shows the city in festive trim from the past.

50 Wonderful Photos of Kirk Douglas in the 1940s and 1950s

Kirk Douglas (born Issur Danielovitch; December 9, 1916 – February 5, 2020) was an American actor and filmmaker. After an impoverished childhood, he made his film debut in The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946) with Barbara Stanwyck. Douglas soon developed into a leading box-office star throughout the 1950s, known for serious dramas, including westernsContinue reading “50 Wonderful Photos of Kirk Douglas in the 1940s and 1950s”

The Weekend Jackie and JFK Got Engaged: 24 Vintage Photos Showing JFK and Jackie at Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, in 1953

Jacqueline Lee Bouvier and then-U.S. Representative John Fitzgerald Kennedy belonged to the same social circle, and were formally introduced by a mutual friend, journalist Charles L. Bartlett, at a dinner party in May 1952. Bouvier was attracted to Kennedy’s physical appearance, charm, wit and wealth. The two also shared similarities in both being Catholic andContinue reading “The Weekend Jackie and JFK Got Engaged: 24 Vintage Photos Showing JFK and Jackie at Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, in 1953”

18 Wonderful Photos That Show Kansas City in the Early 1960s

Kansas City (abbreviated KC or KCMO) is the largest city in Missouri by population and area. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city had a population of 508,090 in 2020, and was the 36th most-populous city in the United States as of the 2020 census. It is the most populated municipality and historic coreContinue reading “18 Wonderful Photos That Show Kansas City in the Early 1960s”