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The Civil War in Color: 28 Stunning Colorized Photos That Brings the American Civil War Alive

The Civil War comes alive as never before in this extraordinary collection of colorized photographs from the era. Not only does it feature portraits of famous leaders and ordinary soldiers but also vignettes of American life during the conflict: scenes from urban and plantation life; destroyed cities; contested battlefields. Here, TIME commissioned Sanna Dullaway, aContinue reading “The Civil War in Color: 28 Stunning Colorized Photos That Brings the American Civil War Alive”

Miss Correct Posture: Pictures From a Chiropractor’s Beauty Contest in Chicago in 1956

Beauty contests were a way for people, places and businesses to celebrate events, highlight pop culture and promote various products or ideas. In the 1950s and 1960s, chiropractors around the United States found themselves with a PR problem. So they decided to utilize beauty contests as a way to legitimize their profession. Through these pageantsContinue reading “Miss Correct Posture: Pictures From a Chiropractor’s Beauty Contest in Chicago in 1956”

64 Incredible Vintage Photos of Disneyland in the 1950s

The Disneyland Park, originally Disneyland, is the first of two theme parks built at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, opened on July 17, 1955. It is the only theme park designed and built to completion under the direct supervision of Walt Disney. It was originally the only attraction on the property; its official nameContinue reading “64 Incredible Vintage Photos of Disneyland in the 1950s”

30 Amazing Vintage Photographs Showing Life in America Between the 1900s and 1910s

Frances Benjamin Johnston (1864-1952) was born during the American Civil War. In the 1880s, Johnston studied art in Paris and then returned home to Washington, DC, where she learned photography. She quickly established a national reputation as a professional photographer and businesswoman, with growing success in both the art and commercial worlds. In the 1890sContinue reading “30 Amazing Vintage Photographs Showing Life in America Between the 1900s and 1910s”

35 Amazing Photos of Famous People When They Were Young

Everyone was young once. It is a hard thing to believe sometimes, but it is true. Which makes it all the more curious to see what famous (or infamous) people looked like during their younger days. Take a look at 35 influential people before they became famous. You may be suprised.

20 Wonderful Photos of Ferrari 275 GTB, the Most Satisfying Sports Car in the World

The Ferrari 275 is a series of front-engined V12-powered grand touring automobiles with two-seater coupé and spider bodies produced by Ferrari between 1964 and 1968. The first 275 series cars were powered by a 3.3 L (3286 cc) dual overhead camshaft Colombo 60° V12 engine producing 260–320 hp (190–240 kW). An updated 275 GTB/4 wasContinue reading “20 Wonderful Photos of Ferrari 275 GTB, the Most Satisfying Sports Car in the World”

26 Amazing Vintage Photos of First Nations People Before the 1900s

Alex Ross (1851–1894) came to Calgary, Alberta in 1884 and set up a photographic studio at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Osler Street. He had previously worked for a photographer in Winnipeg, but felt the time was right to strike out on his own and establish his own business. He quickly became well-known forContinue reading “26 Amazing Vintage Photos of First Nations People Before the 1900s”

33 Vintage Photos of George H.W. Bush Before He Became the 41st President of the United States

George Herbert Walker Bush (June 12, 1924 – November 30, 2018) was an American politician and businessman who served as the 41st president of the United States from 1989 to 1993. A member of the Republican Party, Bush also served as the 43rd vice president from 1981 to 1989 under Ronald Reagan, in the U.S.Continue reading “33 Vintage Photos of George H.W. Bush Before He Became the 41st President of the United States”