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50 Stunning Photos of Actress Marisa Mell from the 1960s and Early 1970s

Marisa Mell (born Marlies Theres Moitzi; 24 February 1939 – 16 May 1992) was an Austrian actress. Typecast as a femme fatale in European arthouse and genre films, she is best regarded for her performances as Eva Kant in Mario Bava’s critically re-assessed Danger: Diabolik (1968), and the dual role of Susan Dumurrier/Monica Weston inContinue reading “50 Stunning Photos of Actress Marisa Mell from the 1960s and Early 1970s”

34 Fascinating Photos of Nikola Tesla

Nikola Tesla (10 July [O.S. 28 June] 1856 – 7 January 1943) was a Serbian-American inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, and futurist best known for his contributions to the design of the modern alternating current (AC) electricity supply system. Born and raised in the Austrian Empire, Tesla studied engineering and physics in the 1870s withoutContinue reading “34 Fascinating Photos of Nikola Tesla”

30 Amazing Vintage Photos That Show How Americans Celebrated Christmas in the 1950s & 1960s

Christmas in the United States during the post-war years (1946–1964) reflected a period of peace, productivity, and prosperity. Americans staged sumptuous Christmases and enjoyed a variety of holiday foods unknown to previous generations. Several films, foods, toys, and television programs of the era have become American Christmas traditions. Once reliant upon Germany for its ornaments,Continue reading “30 Amazing Vintage Photos That Show How Americans Celebrated Christmas in the 1950s & 1960s”

45 Wonderful Photos Showing Boston Street Fashion in 1971

Boston, officially the City of Boston, is the capital and most populous city of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the United States and 24th-most populous city in the country. The city proper covers 48.4 square miles (125 km2) with a population of 675,647 in 2020, also making it the most populous city in New England.Continue reading “45 Wonderful Photos Showing Boston Street Fashion in 1971”

22 Lovely Vintage Photos Show How Children Celebrated Christmas in the Early 20th Century

From lighting a real candle on the branch of an indoor Christmas tree, to a well-dressed family singing carols on a stairwell in the home, this lovely collection of nostalgic photos reveal how children from a bygone era celebrated the festive season.

30 Candid Photographs of People Posing With Their Aluminum Christmas Trees From the 1960s and 1970s

The aluminum Christmas tree became extremely popular and sought after by the public in the early and mid-1960s. With beautiful mercury glass balls of red, blue and green these trees were very dazing to behold. Throw in a color wheel and you are on the launch pad for an awesome display that gives a dazzlingContinue reading “30 Candid Photographs of People Posing With Their Aluminum Christmas Trees From the 1960s and 1970s”