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The Last Known Photo of the Space Shuttle Challenger Crew Boarding the Space Shuttle on January 28, 1986

This is the last known photo of the Space Shuttle Challenger crew boarding the space shuttle on January 28, 1986. Tragedy would strike 73 seconds into launch as the shuttle’s O-ring on it’s right booster failed leading to the separation of the Solid Rocket Booster. Extreme aerodynamic forces then broke up the orbiter. The crewContinue reading “The Last Known Photo of the Space Shuttle Challenger Crew Boarding the Space Shuttle on January 28, 1986”

Virginia Rappe: The Mysterious Death of a Silent Film Beauty

Born 1895 in Chicago, American model and silent film actress Virginia Rappe began working as a commercial and art model at age 14. In 1916, Rappe relocated to San Francisco to pursue her career as an artist’s model, where she met dress designer Robert Moscovitz, to whom she became engaged. However, shortly after the engagement,Continue reading “Virginia Rappe: The Mysterious Death of a Silent Film Beauty”

Here’s How Much Each Artist Was Paid at Woodstock 1969; Jimi Hendrix Is Believed to Be on Top With $18,000!

Woodstock is widely regarded as one of the most important events in music history. The festival, which took place in August 1969, drew about half a million people and was headlined by now-legendary acts like Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Grateful Dead, Joe Cocker, and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. Many of the sets have sinceContinue reading “Here’s How Much Each Artist Was Paid at Woodstock 1969; Jimi Hendrix Is Believed to Be on Top With $18,000!”

Rare Photographs of Bonnie and Clyde Show Them at the End of Their Lives

They pilfered banks and mom-and-pop stores, killed police officers — and captivated the nation. But Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker, reared in the West Dallas slums, may have been their biggest fans. Sure, Depression-era America was enamored with the love-struck outlaws, but Hollywood hype, intense media interest and time have ways of distorting reality. TheirContinue reading “Rare Photographs of Bonnie and Clyde Show Them at the End of Their Lives”

Violet Jessop: “Miss Unsinkable”

Violet Jessop survived Tuberculosis in the early 1900s at a time when that disease had been mostly fatal for those unlucky enough to contract it. Yet her survival would fortell the type of spirit and “luck” that would befall this young woman time and time again over the next decade and a half. She wouldContinue reading “Violet Jessop: “Miss Unsinkable””

Intimate Photos of Andy Warhol, John Lennon and Yoko Ono in the 1970s

Andy Warhol was close friends John Lennon and Yoko Ono for years and obscure photos were taken of the three together. They were so close, that Yoko spoke at Andy’s funeral in 1987.

The 27 Club: 16 Famous Rockers Who Died at Age 27

The 27 Club has become one of the most elusive and remarkably tragic coincidences in rock & roll history. The term became widely known after Kurt Cobain’s death in 1994, with rock fans connecting his age to that of Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, Brian Jones and Jimi Hendrix – though it was notable to fansContinue reading “The 27 Club: 16 Famous Rockers Who Died at Age 27”

The Forgotten Story of Audrey Munson, America’s First Supermodel Who Ended Up Living in Psychiatric Asylum for 65 Years

You may never have heard of Audrey Munson, but you’ve probably seen her face if you’ve spent any time in New York. Its similarity can be seen across the city, from Adolph Weinman’s golden figure on top of the Manhattan Municipal Building to the New York Public Library’s carved stone façade on Fifth Avenue. BornContinue reading “The Forgotten Story of Audrey Munson, America’s First Supermodel Who Ended Up Living in Psychiatric Asylum for 65 Years”