Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Dubbed the “King of Rock and Roll”, he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century. His energized interpretations of songs and sexually provocative performance style, combined with a singularly potent mix ofContinue reading “20 Fabulous Vintage Photos of Elvis Presley As a Youth During the 1930s and 1940s”
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Faces of the American Civil War
The American Civil War (April 12, 1861 – May 9, 1865, also known by other names) was a civil war in the United States fought between the Union states (—states remaining in the federal union— or “the North”) and the Confederate states (—southern states that voted to secede— “the Confederacy” or “the South”). The centralContinue reading “Faces of the American Civil War”
42 Intimate Photos Showing Everyday Moments of Celebrities in the 1950s and 1960s
30 Incredible Photos Showing Fashion Trends of 1970s Couples
What did the 1970s couples often wear when they hung out together? Just check out these cool pics to see.
16 Colorized Portraits Photos of Celebrities From the 19th Century
Up until the 1950s and 1960s, color photography was extremely rare, and so when we think about history prior to that time, we often envision it in black and white. Colorized photos of French stage actress Sarah Bernhardt and English actress Ellen Terry in the 1860s Today’s technology now enables us to colorize historical photos,Continue reading “16 Colorized Portraits Photos of Celebrities From the 19th Century”
22 Amazing Photographs of ABBA’s Anni-Frid Lyngstad (Frida) on Stage
During World War II, a German officer had an affair with young Norwegian Synni Lyngstad. Once the war ended, he returned to his home country, unaware of the fact that Synni was pregnant with his child. Anni-Frid Lyngstad (or Frida, as she later became known) was born on November 15th, 1945 in the small townContinue reading “22 Amazing Photographs of ABBA’s Anni-Frid Lyngstad (Frida) on Stage”
30 Amazing Vintage Photographs Showing Life in America Between the 1900s and 1910s
Frances Benjamin Johnston (1864-1952) was born during the American Civil War. In the 1880s, Johnston studied art in Paris and then returned home to Washington, DC, where she learned photography. She quickly established a national reputation as a professional photographer and businesswoman, with growing success in both the art and commercial worlds. In the 1890sContinue reading “30 Amazing Vintage Photographs Showing Life in America Between the 1900s and 1910s”
40 Vintage Photos Showing Everyday 1940s Women’s Fashions
19 Lovely Portrait Photos of Famous Moms With Their Kids
Here’s a selection of 19 lovely vintage photos of famous moms (Jackie Kennedy, Shirley MacLaine) with their kids, famous kids (Liz Taylor, Sophia Loren) with their moms and, in a few instances, famous kids with their famous moms. According to LIFE magazine, the focus of the gallery is most decidedly not meant to suggest thatContinue reading “19 Lovely Portrait Photos of Famous Moms With Their Kids”
57 Amazing Photographs Showing Life in France in the 1930s and 1940s
France, officially the French Republic (French: République française), is a transcontinental country spanning Western Europe and overseas regions and territories in South America and the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans.[XIII] Including all of its territories, France has twelve time zones, the most of any country. Its metropolitan area extends from the Rhine to the AtlanticContinue reading “57 Amazing Photographs Showing Life in France in the 1930s and 1940s”
