The story of Punk Rock has become a decidedly British affair, through its many retellings, with the Sex Pistols providing its Anarchy in the UK strapline as well as its chief emblem – the Queen with a safety-pinned face. Sure, the Americans got in first musically with their scene at venerated New York punk clubContinue reading “64 Fantastic Vintage Photos Showing French Punk Culture During the 1980s”
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29 Wonderful Photos Showing Denmark in 1966
Denmark is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It is the most populous and politically central constituent of the Kingdom of Denmark, a constitutionally unitary state that includes the autonomous territories of the Faroe Islands and Greenland in the North Atlantic Ocean. European Denmark is the southernmost of the Scandinavian countries, lying southwest of Sweden,Continue reading “29 Wonderful Photos Showing Denmark in 1966”
35 Amazing Photos of Celebrities From the 1960s and 1970s
After having been fashion photographer, John French’s, assistant, David Bailey begins the 1960s with a contract with Vogue and rapidly becomes a leading figure of the Swinging London scene, chronicling the unrestricted existences of models and musicians. Although he admits being fascinated by the Renaissance art and the painter, Caravaggio, the British photographer favors minimalist,Continue reading “35 Amazing Photos of Celebrities From the 1960s and 1970s”
19 Fascinating Photos That Show Bus System of Buenos Aires in 1980
Buenos Aires, officially the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (Spanish: Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires), is the capital and largest city of Argentina. The city is located on the western shore of the Río de la Plata, on South America’s southeastern coast. “Buenos Aires” can be translated as “fair winds” or “good airs”, but theContinue reading “19 Fascinating Photos That Show Bus System of Buenos Aires in 1980”
29 Wonderful Color Photos of British Women During World War II
“The wars were a catalyst for women to work in more roles,” says Jenny Dibden, a director in the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. “Now, there’s a much stronger sense that women working within the civil service is normal and natural. The real effort should now be on enabling women to progress to theContinue reading “29 Wonderful Color Photos of British Women During World War II”
25 Vintage Photos of Audrey Hepburn From the 1950s to the 1970s
Famous Italian photographer Elio Sorci captured candid images of celebrities from the 1950s and known as a pioneer in photojournalism movement. One of celebrities is Audrey Hepburn, also his friend that he shot in Rome in the late 1950s to early 1970s. Audrey Hepburn (born Audrey Kathleen Ruston; 4 May 1929 – 20 January 1993)Continue reading “25 Vintage Photos of Audrey Hepburn From the 1950s to the 1970s”
37 Wonderful Photos That Show New York Street Scenes in the Mid-1960s
New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city of both New York State and the United States. With a 2020 population of 8,804,190 distributed over 300 square miles (780 km2) and divided into five boroughs, New York City is also the most densely populated major city in the United States.Continue reading “37 Wonderful Photos That Show New York Street Scenes in the Mid-1960s”
40 Interesting That Show Street Scenes in Switzerland During the Late 1970s
Switzerland, officially the Swiss Confederation, is a landlocked country at the confluence of Western, Central and Southern Europe. The country is a federal republic composed of 26 cantons, with federal authorities based in Bern. Switzerland is bordered by Italy to the south, France to the west, Germany to the north and Austria and Liechtenstein toContinue reading “40 Interesting That Show Street Scenes in Switzerland During the Late 1970s”
50 Amazing Vintage Photos From the 1960s Volume 9
The 1960s (pronounced “nineteen-sixties”, shortened to the “’60s” or the “Sixties” ) was a decade that began on January 1, 1960, and ended on December 31, 1969. The “cultural decade” of the 1960s is more loosely defined than the actual decade. It begins around 1963–1964 with the John F. Kennedy assassination, the Beatles’ arrival inContinue reading “50 Amazing Vintage Photos From the 1960s Volume 9”
Yesterday’s Buffet: A Look at the Mid-Century Smörgåsbord
The buffet’s time had truly arrived in post-WWII America. Enjoying an unprecedented economic boom, the “table of plenty” fit perfectly within this period. Gone were the Depression-era days of meager portions, and gone were the WWII days of rationing. In Cold War America, tables bent beneath the weight of the mighty buffet. Aside from ScandinavianContinue reading “Yesterday’s Buffet: A Look at the Mid-Century Smörgåsbord”
