The 1970s (pronounced “nineteen-seventies”; commonly shortened to the “Seventies” or the “’70s”) was a decade that began on January 1, 1970, and ended on December 31, 1979. In the 21st century, historians have increasingly portrayed the 1970s as a “pivot of change” in world history, focusing especially on the economic upheavals that followed the endContinue reading “50 Amazing Vintage Photos From the 1970s Volume 9”
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In the 1912 Olympics, Jim Thorpe, a Native American, Won Two Gold Medals With Shoes Someone Had Thrown in the Trash
This is Jim Thorpe (May 22 or 28, 1887 – March 28, 1953). He was the first Native American to win a gold medal for the United States in the Olympics. Considered one of the most versatile athletes of modern sports, he won two Olympic gold medals in the 1912 Summer Olympics. Look closely atContinue reading “In the 1912 Olympics, Jim Thorpe, a Native American, Won Two Gold Medals With Shoes Someone Had Thrown in the Trash”
Candid Snaps of Jim Morrison Hanging Out With Friends in Paris, Just a Few Short Weeks Before He Died
James Douglas Morrison (December 8, 1943 – July 3, 1971) was an American singer, poet and songwriter who was the lead vocalist of the rock band the Doors. Due to his wild personality, poetic lyrics, distinctive voice, unpredictable and erratic performances, and the dramatic circumstances surrounding his life and early death, Morrison is regarded byContinue reading “Candid Snaps of Jim Morrison Hanging Out With Friends in Paris, Just a Few Short Weeks Before He Died”
Irene Dunne: One of the Best Actresses Never to Win an Oscar
Irene Dunne DHS (born Irene Marie Dunn; December 20, 1898 – September 4, 1990) was an American actress who appeared in films during the Golden Age of Hollywood. She is best known for her comedic roles, though she performed in films of other genres. After her father died when she was 14, Dunne’s family relocatedContinue reading “Irene Dunne: One of the Best Actresses Never to Win an Oscar”
33 Vintage Snapshots Capture Everyday Life in Ireland in the 1960s
The sixties was known as a period when social, cultural and political changes were increasingly challenged around the world. Ireland, with a long history of emigration, a great rural base and a protected economy, however, rarely had any chance to experience the economic miracles occurred in many other post-war societies. Things shifted in the earlyContinue reading “33 Vintage Snapshots Capture Everyday Life in Ireland in the 1960s”
Take a Look Inside a 1970s Airstream Travel Trailer
In 1931, Airstream began with Wally Byam’s dream: to build a travel trailer that would move like a stream of air, be light enough to be towed by a car, and create first-class accommodation anywhere. Every inch of an Airstream has a function. Airstream is the most thoroughly tested brand in trailer history. Its engineeringContinue reading “Take a Look Inside a 1970s Airstream Travel Trailer”
19th Century Rock Stars: Early Photos of the Hutchinson Family Singers From the 1840s
The Hutchinson Family Singers took 19th-century America by storm. Their fame rivaled and even outshone the stars of today. Through their performances in front of interracial audiences, they also changed hearts and minds about some of the big political issues of the day, like slavery and womens’ rights. They are considered by many to beContinue reading “19th Century Rock Stars: Early Photos of the Hutchinson Family Singers From the 1840s”
35 Amazing Vintage Photographs Show How Parisian Women’s Fashion Looked Like Back in the 1910s
Paris is one of the fashion capitals of the world, and since forever a home of the most inspiring and exciting fashion style. The Longchamp racecourse is situated in the Bois de Boulogne on the banks of the Seine River, in Paris, France. The first Longchamp race meeting was held in 1857. With the firstContinue reading “35 Amazing Vintage Photographs Show How Parisian Women’s Fashion Looked Like Back in the 1910s”
Horse Found in a Tree After Storm in Louisville, Kentucky in 1937
When you hear about Louisville’s Great Flood, people are talking about the devastating flood of 1937. It rained almost every day that January — nearly 20 inches — putting 70 percent of the city under water. It was the widest and most destructive flood in U.S history at the time. The photo here shows theContinue reading “Horse Found in a Tree After Storm in Louisville, Kentucky in 1937”
30 Amazing Color Photographs That Capture Daily Life in Hong Kong in the 1960s
1960s in Hong Kong continued with the development and expansion of manufacturing that began in the previous decade. The economic progress made in the period would categorize Hong Kong as one of Four Asian Tigers along with Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan. Hong Kong’s population in the 1960s is estimated at 3 million. Half ofContinue reading “30 Amazing Color Photographs That Capture Daily Life in Hong Kong in the 1960s”
