As photography had become part of people’s daily lives during the inter-war period, numerous iconic images were taken of the Second World War, creating an album of hope and horror, of atrocities and valor. The one that perhaps represented the fighting spirit of well-mannered Great Britain most clearly was the famous picture taken by aContinue reading “The London Milkman: The Story Behind One of the Most Iconic Images of the Blitz”
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50 “Interesting” Prom Photos From the 1970s to the 1990s
A promenade dance, commonly called a prom, is a dance party for high school students. It may be offered in semi-formal black tie or informal suit for boys, and evening gowns for girls. This event is typically held near the end of the school year. There may be individual junior (11th grade) and senior (12thContinue reading “50 “Interesting” Prom Photos From the 1970s to the 1990s”
14 Ridiculous Studio Photos of Men Posing With Their Beloved Cats
It’s perfectly OK for men to post cute photos of holding cats in their arms, but these guys have taken it to a whole other level! They’ve been posing with their cats, just like probably many men secretly do, however, the thing is that their pictures came out and are funny as hell!
Teenage Girl Arrested for Protesting Segregation, Mississippi, 1961
Joan Trumpauer Mulholland might seem like an unlikely civil rights hero: a white teenage girl with a conservative upbringing in Arlington, Virginia, during the Jim Crow era of segregation. But by the time she was 19 years old, she had participated in over three dozen sit-ins and protests in the South against the treatment ofContinue reading “Teenage Girl Arrested for Protesting Segregation, Mississippi, 1961”
Wonderful Photographs of Princess Diana Relaxing in the Countryside in the Early 1980s
It’s rare to see royals stomping about through the mud, but a recently unearthed set of photographs shows Princess Diana and Prince Charles doing exactly that. These rare candid photographs belonged to the late housekeeper of Queen Elizabeth’s cousin Princess Alexandra. They were discovered by the housekeeper’s son and reveal a relaxed Princess Diana inContinue reading “Wonderful Photographs of Princess Diana Relaxing in the Countryside in the Early 1980s”
12 Colorized Photographs Showing Native Americans at the White House for Citizenship Ceremony in the 1920s
These incredible photographs were colorized by British colorization specialist Royston Leonard. The remarkable pictures show the group during the 1920s, with some of the leaders meeting with then American president, Calvin Coolidge, at the White House. In 1924, the Indian Citizenship Act was proposed by Representative Homer P. Snyder and signed by President Calvin Coolidge,Continue reading “12 Colorized Photographs Showing Native Americans at the White House for Citizenship Ceremony in the 1920s”
The Paratrooper’s Selfies : 12 Snapshots Whilst Falling to Earth in 1944
In 1944, Picture Post photographer Haywood Magee boarded an Armstrong Whitworth Whitley bomber at RAF Ringway, Cheshire, England. Already onboard were men of the 10th Battalion Parachute Regiment. As one paratrooper prepared to jump, Magee handed him a camera with the instructions to aim it at his face, don’t drop the thing, and click. InContinue reading “The Paratrooper’s Selfies : 12 Snapshots Whilst Falling to Earth in 1944”
48 Wonderful Photos of People Having Fun Posing for the Camera
From Mark Hamill’s Family Photo Album: Rare Candid Behind the Scenes Photos During the Filming of ‘Return of the Jedi’
Star Wars has always been a story about family, and is often shared by families — even behind the scenes. The Hamill family had shared their own behind-the-scenes photos on StarWars.com. In a backstage interview with James Arnold Taylor and StarWars.com at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim, the legendary Mark Hamill discussed some newly unearthed photosContinue reading “From Mark Hamill’s Family Photo Album: Rare Candid Behind the Scenes Photos During the Filming of ‘Return of the Jedi’”
Stunning Photos of Stevie Nicks in New Haven, October 1975
Photographer Fin Costello was born in Glenamaddy in Galway, Ireland and grew-up in Cork by St Lukes. He emigrated to London when he was 19 years old, and took up a trade as a sailmaker. In 1966 he began photography as a hobby and discovered he had an aptitude for it, initially beginning working forContinue reading “Stunning Photos of Stevie Nicks in New Haven, October 1975”
