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50 Amazing Vintage Photos From the 1930s Volume 9
The 1930s (pronounced “nineteen-thirties” and commonly abbreviated as “the 30s”) was a decade that began on January 1, 1930, and ended on December 31, 1939. The decade was defined by a global economic and political crisis that culminated in the Second World War. It saw the collapse of the international financial system, beginning with theContinue reading “50 Amazing Vintage Photos From the 1930s Volume 9”
41 Amazing Colorized Pictures Showing Life in Japan During the 19th Century
Felice Beato (1832-1909) was an Italian–British photographer. He was one of the first people to take photographs in East Asia and one of the first war photographers. He is noted for his genre works, portraits, and views and panoramas of the architecture and landscapes of Asia and the Mediterranean region. Beato’s travels gave him theContinue reading “41 Amazing Colorized Pictures Showing Life in Japan During the 19th Century”
25 Fascinating Vintage Photos of Janis Joplin in 1968
Janis Lyn Joplin (January 19, 1943 – October 4, 1970) was an American singer and songwriter. She was one of the most successful and widely known female rock stars of her era, she was noted for her powerful mezzo-soprano vocals and “electric” stage presence. In 1967, Joplin rose to fame following an appearance at MontereyContinue reading “25 Fascinating Vintage Photos of Janis Joplin in 1968”
From Jackie Kennedy’s Pillbox to Twiggy’s Mod Cut, See the 15 Most Iconic Hairstyles of the 1960s
The 1960s were a decade of enormous change. They came in with the Kennedys and ended with Woodstock, and in between everything changed, including the hair.
26 Wonderful Vintage Photos of Hollywood Stars Enjoying Summer in the 1930s & 1940s
What did Hollywood beauties look like in the 1940s during summertime? Take a look at these glamorous photos to see.
18 Vintage Photos of Life in Havana, Cuba From the 1930s to the 1950s
Havana is the capital and largest city of Cuba. The heart of the La Habana province, Havana is the country’s main port and leading commercial center. The city has a population of 2.1 million inhabitants, and it spans a total of 781.58 km2 (301.77 sq mi) – making it the largest city by area, theContinue reading “18 Vintage Photos of Life in Havana, Cuba From the 1930s to the 1950s”
15 Vintage Photos of Famous Musicians at Play
40 Wonderful Photos That Show Bedroom Walls in the 1980s
33 Vintage Photos Showing Life of Bali, Indonesia in the Early 1950s
Bali is a province of Indonesia and the westernmost of the Lesser Sunda Islands. East of Java and west of Lombok, the province includes the island of Bali and a few smaller neighbouring islands, notably Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, and Nusa Ceningan. The provincial capital, Denpasar, is the most populous city in the Lesser SundaContinue reading “33 Vintage Photos Showing Life of Bali, Indonesia in the Early 1950s”
