The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic depression that took place mostly during the 1930s, beginning in the United States. The timing of the Great Depression varied around the world; in most countries, it started in 1929 and lasted until the late 1930s. It was the longest, deepest, and most widespread depression of theContinue reading “45 Vintage Photos Of The Great Depression’s Forgotten African-American Victims”
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20 Vintage Photos of Beautiful Actresses From the 1920s to the 1940s
They are not only so beautiful, but also very talented! Here is a small collection of vintage portrait pictures of beautiful actresses from 1920s to 1940s.
43 Vintage Photos of Swedish Dance Bands From the 1970s
Dansband (“dance band”) is a Swedish term for a band that plays dansbandsmusik (“dance band music”). Dansbandsmusik is often danced to in pairs. The terms dansband and dansbandsmusik were coined around 1970, when Swedish popular music developed a signature style. The genre developed primarily in Sweden, but has spread to neighbouring countries Norway, Denmark andContinue reading “43 Vintage Photos of Swedish Dance Bands From the 1970s”
20 Amazing Publicity Photographs of Tippi Hedren in the 1963 Horror Classic “The Birds”
The Birds (1963) was directed and produced by Alfred Hitchcock and based on a story by Daphne du Maurier. It starred Rod Taylor, Tippi Hedren, Jessica Tandy and Suzanne Pleshette. It is one of the most disturbing sequences in cinematic history: a woman tiptoes through a house until – in three staccato shots – sheContinue reading “20 Amazing Publicity Photographs of Tippi Hedren in the 1963 Horror Classic “The Birds””
22 Vintage Photos of Elvis Presley Posing With His Cars
“You may have a pink Cadillac, but don’t you be nobody’s fool,” Elvis sang on Baby, Let’s Play House. He did, and he wasn’t. The King amassed a collection of rare cars that would leave many a motorhead drooling with envy. Not only was Elvis a keen car collector, he was known for his generousContinue reading “22 Vintage Photos of Elvis Presley Posing With His Cars”
50 Beautiful Color Photos of Audrey Hepburn during the 1970s
Audrey Hepburn (born Audrey Kathleen Ruston; 4 May 1929 – 20 January 1993) was a British[a] actress and humanitarian. Recognised as both a film and fashion icon, she was ranked by the American Film Institute as the third-greatest female screen legend from the Classical Hollywood cinema and was inducted into the International Best Dressed ListContinue reading “50 Beautiful Color Photos of Audrey Hepburn during the 1970s”
44 Old Color Photos Made With Autochrome That Remain Magnificent Over A Century Later
17 Haunting Mugshots of Women in the Early 1900s
Here’s what looked like the British criminal women in the 1900s! These vintage mugshots are a selection from a photo album of prisoners, brought before the police court of North Shields. Most of these women were arrested for shoplifting and larceny. (Photos from Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums)
56 Wonderful Photos of Weddings From the 1920s
30 Beautiful Portraits of Mia Farrow During the 1960s
Maria de Lourdes Villiers “Mia” Farrow (born February 9, 1945) is an American actress, activist, and former fashion model who has appeared in more than 50 films. She has won numerous awards, including a Golden Globe, and been nominated for three BAFTA Awards. She is also known for her extensive work as a UNICEF GoodwillContinue reading “30 Beautiful Portraits of Mia Farrow During the 1960s”
