Fractured by internal conflict and foreign intervention for centuries, Afghanistan made several tentative steps toward modernization in the mid-20th century. In the 1950s and 1960s, some of the biggest strides were made toward a more liberal and westernized lifestyle, while trying to maintain a respect for more conservative factions. Though officially a neutral nation, AfghanistanContinue reading “Vintage Photos of Afghanistan During the 1950s and 1960s”
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50 Rare Photos of Adolf Hitler
Adolf Hitler (20 April 1889 – 30 April 1945) was an Austrian-born German politician who was the dictator of Germany from 1933 until his death in 1945. He rose to power as the leader of the Nazi Party, becoming the chancellor in 1933 and then assuming the title of Führer und Reichskanzler in 1934. DuringContinue reading “50 Rare Photos of Adolf Hitler”
Amazing Vintage Photos of West Virginia Coal Mine Life in 1938
West Virginia coal mine life during the 1930s was tough. The Coal companies used the miners to dig the coal, then turned around and rented them company houses and sold goods at the company store. As these photos show, the miners and their families practically worked just to keep alive, while the mine owners madeContinue reading “Amazing Vintage Photos of West Virginia Coal Mine Life in 1938”
30 Fantastic Photos Showing Life in Budapest, Hungary in the 1970s
Budapest is the capital and most populous city of Hungary. It is the ninth-largest city in the European Union by population within city limits; the city has an estimated population of 1,752,286 over a land area of about 525 square kilometres (203 square miles). Budapest, which is both a city and county, forms the centreContinue reading “30 Fantastic Photos Showing Life in Budapest, Hungary in the 1970s”
45 Vintage Photos of Elvis Presley in 1960, When He Was Leaving the Army and Returning to the States
Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Dubbed the “King of Rock and Roll”, he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century. His energized interpretations of songs and sexually provocative performance style, combined with a singularly potent mix ofContinue reading “45 Vintage Photos of Elvis Presley in 1960, When He Was Leaving the Army and Returning to the States”
48 Vintage Photos of Life in Canada during the 1950s
Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic to the Pacific and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering 9.98 million square kilometres (3.85 million square miles), making it the world’s second-largest country by total area. Its southern and western border with the United States, stretching 8,891Continue reading “48 Vintage Photos of Life in Canada during the 1950s”
61 Amazing Vintage Photos of Life in New Mexico during the Early 1940s
New Mexico is a state in the Southwestern United States. It is one of the Mountain States of the southern Rocky Mountains, sharing the Four Corners region of the western U.S. with Utah, Colorado, and Arizona, and bordering Texas to the east and southeast, Oklahoma to the northeast, and the Mexican states of Chihuahua andContinue reading “61 Amazing Vintage Photos of Life in New Mexico during the Early 1940s”
30 Vintage Photos Showing Life in Lima, Peru During the 1930s
Lima is the capital and the largest city of Peru. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín Rivers, in the desert zone of the central coastal part of the country, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Together with the seaport of Callao, it forms a contiguous urban area known as the LimaContinue reading “30 Vintage Photos Showing Life in Lima, Peru During the 1930s”
24 Amazing Photographs Showing New York’s Street Scenes in the 1960s
New York, often called New York City (NYC) to distinguish it from the state of New York, is the most populous city in the United States. With a 2020 population of 8,804,190 distributed over 300.46 square miles (778.2 km2), New York City is also the most densely populated major city in the United States. LocatedContinue reading “24 Amazing Photographs Showing New York’s Street Scenes in the 1960s”
