It may be almost impossible to imagine today, but not long before the Nazi campaign against Britain got underway, Hitler mused that England might capitulate to Germany without putting up much of a fight at all. Apparently he underestimated Winston Churchill, the British prime minister, much the same way he would later underestimate Josef Stalin,Continue reading “One of the Biggest Air Battles in History – the Battle Of Britain in 39 Amazing Photos”
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66 Amazing Vintage Pictures of St.Louis in the early 20th Century
St. Louis is the second-largest city in Missouri, United States. It sits near the confluence of the Mississippi and the Missouri Rivers, on the western bank of the latter. As of 2020, the city proper had a population of around 301,500, while the bi-state metropolitan area, which extends into Illinois, had an estimated population ofContinue reading “66 Amazing Vintage Pictures of St.Louis in the early 20th Century”
29 Wonderful Color Photos Showing Everyday Life in South England During the Late 1930s
Classic Blonde Bombshell: 40 Glamorous Photos of Susan Denberg in the 1960s
Born 1944 as Dietlinde Zechner in Bad Polzin, Germany, German-Austrian model and actress Susan Denberg was a chorus dancer and 1966 Playboy playmate, who made a brief brush with an acting career in the late 1960s. In addition, she did stage and dancing in London and Las Vegas. Denberg’s best known acting role was inContinue reading “Classic Blonde Bombshell: 40 Glamorous Photos of Susan Denberg in the 1960s”
Style in the Jazz Age: 20 Vintage Photos Showing Beautiful Women’s Fashions in the Roaring Twenties
The Jazz Age was a period in the 1920s and 1930s in which jazz music and dance styles rapidly gained nationwide popularity in the United States. The Jazz Age’s cultural repercussions were primarily felt in the United States, the birthplace of jazz. Originating in New Orleans as mainly sourced from the culture of the diaspora,Continue reading “Style in the Jazz Age: 20 Vintage Photos Showing Beautiful Women’s Fashions in the Roaring Twenties”
25 Stunning Photos of Victorian Women From the Late 19th Century
The fashion of the 19th century is renowned for its corsets, bonnets, top hats, bustles and petticoats. Women’s fashion during the Victorian period was largely dominated by full skirts, which gradually moved to the back of the silhouette. However, towards the end of the period, the less restrictive Aesthetic style began to emerge. Take aContinue reading “25 Stunning Photos of Victorian Women From the Late 19th Century”
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45 Beautiful Photos of Shirley MacLaine in the 1950s and 1960s
Shirley MacLaine (born Shirley MacLean Beaty, April 24, 1934) is an American actress, singer, author, activist, and former dancer. In a career which spans seven decades, she is known for her portrayals of quirky, headstrong, eccentric women. MacLaine is the recipient of numerous accolades including an Academy Award, two British Academy Film Awards, five GoldenContinue reading “45 Beautiful Photos of Shirley MacLaine in the 1950s and 1960s”
29 Vintage Color Photos of San Francisco during the 1940s and 1950s
San Francisco was founded on June 29, 1776, when colonists from Spain established the Presidio of San Francisco at the Golden Gate and Mission San Francisco de Asís a few miles away, both named for Francis of Assisi. The California Gold Rush of 1849 brought rapid growth, making it the largest city on the WestContinue reading “29 Vintage Color Photos of San Francisco during the 1940s and 1950s”
29 Vintage Photos of Sam Cooke, “The King of Soul”, in the 1950s and 1960s
Samuel Cook (January 22, 1931 – December 11, 1964), known professionally as Sam Cooke, was an American singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur. Considered to be a pioneer and one of the most influential soul artists of all time, Cooke is commonly referred to as the “King of Soul” for his distinctive vocals, notable contributions to theContinue reading “29 Vintage Photos of Sam Cooke, “The King of Soul”, in the 1950s and 1960s”
