The 1908 Summer Olympics were an international multi-sport event held in London from April 27 to October 31, 1908. The 1908 Games were originally scheduled to be held in Rome, but were relocated on financial grounds following the violent eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 1906, which claimed over 100 lives. At the 1908 Summer Olympics,Continue reading “Historical Photos of Gymnasts at the 1908 Summer Olympics”
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45 Lovely Portrait Photos of Edwardian Mothers Holding Their Babies
Nowadays, childhood lasts a long time with children remaining dependant on their parents, sometimes into adulthood, as they take advantage of educational opportunities. But during the Edwardian era, most children left school much earlier and went into the world of work to earn their keep. At this time, further education was typically only available toContinue reading “45 Lovely Portrait Photos of Edwardian Mothers Holding Their Babies”
30 Vintage Photos of Cars During Winter in the 1950s and 1960s
1950s cars were some of the most classic, powerful and unsafe cars ever driven. The modern designs and acceleration abilities were getting more and more amazing every year. The auto industry was starting to experiment with a new concept called a “sports car.” By the end of the 50s, Americans fell in love with theContinue reading “30 Vintage Photos of Cars During Winter in the 1950s and 1960s”
30 Stunning Black and White Portraits of Actress Carole Lombard in the 1930s
20 Gorgeous Photos of Aretha Franklin in the 1960s
The definitive female soul singer of the 1960s, a symbol of black pride, and one of the most influential voices in the history of popular music, Aretha Franklin brought “black” music to an entirely new audience. Aretha grew up in Detroit where her father was pastor at the New Bethel Baptist Church. She recorded herContinue reading “20 Gorgeous Photos of Aretha Franklin in the 1960s”
Romantic Photographs of Dalida and Alain Delon in the Garden of Their House in Montmartre, 1972
Alain Delon is one of the most popular actors of his generation. During his career, he also befriended countless stars… But not only. His conquests are numerous. But her love affair with Dalida has long fascinated her admirers. As a reminder, the duo knew each other before being famous. They have always encouraged each otherContinue reading “Romantic Photographs of Dalida and Alain Delon in the Garden of Their House in Montmartre, 1972”
22 Amazing Black and White Photographs of Jewish Life From the 1930s
Born in 1897 to a wealthy Russian-Jewish family, Roman Vishniac immigrated to Berlin in 1920 in the aftermath of the Russian Revolution. As an amateur photographer, he took to the streets with his camera throughout the 1920s and ’30s, offering astute, often humorous visual commentary on his adopted city and experimented with new and modernContinue reading “22 Amazing Black and White Photographs of Jewish Life From the 1930s”
Handsome Portrait Photos of John Ericson in the 1950s and 1960s
Born 1926 as Joachim Alexander Ottokar Meibes in Düsseldorf, Germany, German-American actor John Ericson made a number of films for MGM in quick succession in the 1950s. His first appearance was in Teresa (1951), and also appeared in Rhapsody, The Student Prince, Green Fire (all in 1954), in Bad Day at Black Rock (1955). HeContinue reading “Handsome Portrait Photos of John Ericson in the 1950s and 1960s”
Poignant Photos of Liverpool in the 1980s
The 1980s were a time of turmoil and upheaval for Liverpool. Unemployment and economic instability led to widespread disquiet, culminating in public shows of resistance such as the 1981 Toxteth Riots. Liverpool also elected its first Labour council in 1983, who promised to stand up for what they saw as unjust cuts under the ThatcherContinue reading “Poignant Photos of Liverpool in the 1980s”
Leatherman, the Mystery Man Who Walked Along the Same Path for 30 Years From the Mid-1850s
The Leatherman (ca. 1839–1889; aged 49–50) was a vagabond famous for his handmade leather suit of clothes who traveled through the northeastern United States on a regular circuit between the Connecticut River and the Hudson River from roughly 1857 to 1889. Of unknown origin, he was thought to be French-Canadian because of his fluency inContinue reading “Leatherman, the Mystery Man Who Walked Along the Same Path for 30 Years From the Mid-1850s”
