Life in Nazi Germany, 1933-1939Alongside control and suppression, the Nazis tried to influence every part of German life. The economyHitler claimed that he had dramatically reduced unemployment figures under the Nazis. Certainly, rearmament created jobs. But National Service meant young men were not counted as being unemployed any longer. Women and Jews were left outContinue reading “Life in Germany in the Late 1930s”
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Amazing Photos of Kim Novak During the Making of the Film ‘Vertigo’ (1958)
Vertigo is a 1958 American film noir psychological thriller film directed and produced by Alfred Hitchcock. The story was based on the 1954 novel D’entre les morts (From Among the Dead) by Boileau-Narcejac. The screenplay was written by Alec Coppel and Samuel A. Taylor. The film stared James Stewart as former police detective John “Scottie”Continue reading “Amazing Photos of Kim Novak During the Making of the Film ‘Vertigo’ (1958)”
Lady Grace Drummond-Hay, the First Woman to Travel Around the World by Air in a Zeppelin
Lady Grace Drummond-Hay, an English journalist, was the only woman among sixty passengers and crew on the Graf Zeppelin when it flew around the world in 1929. Although she was not an aviator herself at first, she contributed to the glamour of aviation and general knowledge of it, by writing articles about her aerial adventuresContinue reading “Lady Grace Drummond-Hay, the First Woman to Travel Around the World by Air in a Zeppelin”
30 Intimate Photographs That Capture Everyday Life in French Psychiatric Hospitals in the 1950s
Jean-Philippe Charbonnier (August 28, 1921 – May 28, 2004) was a French photographer whose works typify the humanist impulse in that medium in his homeland of the period after World War II. In 1954, Charbonnier documented French psychiatric hospitals, and some of the photographs were published in Réalités in January 1955, in which he employedContinue reading “30 Intimate Photographs That Capture Everyday Life in French Psychiatric Hospitals in the 1950s”
40 Amazing Color Photos Showing Life in the U.S. during the Late 1940s
Following World War II, the United States emerged as one of the two dominant superpowers, turning away from its traditional isolationism and toward increased international involvement. The United States became a global influence in economic, political, military, cultural, and technological affairs. The unprecedented growth of the U.S. economy translated into prosperity that resulted in millionsContinue reading “40 Amazing Color Photos Showing Life in the U.S. during the Late 1940s”
36 Amazing Photos of British Actress Heather Angel in the 1930s & 1940s
Born 1909 in Headington, Oxford, British actress Heather Angel began her stage career at the Old Vic in 1926 and later appeared with touring companies. Her Broadway debut came in December 1937, in Love of Women at the Golden Theatre. She also appeared in The Wookey (1941–42). Angel appeared in many British films. She madeContinue reading “36 Amazing Photos of British Actress Heather Angel in the 1930s & 1940s”
James Dean Photographed by Wilson Millar For His First Film ‘Hill Number One’ (1951)
Before he conquered Hollywood, James Dean toiled in New York television. Hill Number One was an hour-long Easter special sponsored by the Family Rosary Crusade – the story of Jesus after the crucifixion, when he was buried in the tomb and then was risen. It’s talky, stiffly staged, and very earnest. Dean has a smallContinue reading “James Dean Photographed by Wilson Millar For His First Film ‘Hill Number One’ (1951)”
Pictures of Fascinating Jacuzzi Hot Tubs From the 1970s and 1980s
If you weren’t burning up the disco dance floor during the 1970s, chances are you could be found steaming things up in a Jacuzzi. These hot tubs were a relaxing and soothing place that became a must-have for anyone looking to enhance their swanky, sexy living space. Jacuzzis seemed to fit right in with theContinue reading “Pictures of Fascinating Jacuzzi Hot Tubs From the 1970s and 1980s”
35 Beautiful Photos of Julie Christie in the 1960s
Born 1940 in Chabua, Assam, British India, British actress Julie Christie made her professional stage debut in 1957, and her first screen roles were on British television. She is the recipient of numerous accolades including an Oscar, a Golden Globe, a BAFTA Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. She has appeared in six filmsContinue reading “35 Beautiful Photos of Julie Christie in the 1960s”
Fritz Dietl the Stilt-Man
Born on July 11, 1911 in Vienna, Austria, Fritz Dietl was educated in the Vienna schools and held a Master’s Degree in Engineering. An internationally known and respected figure skater, professional skating instructor and judge, Dietl began ice skating at age 12 on the Old Danube River in his hometown of Vienna. Though he trainedContinue reading “Fritz Dietl the Stilt-Man”
