Harry A. Atwell (1879-1957) was an American photographer. He was hired for his first circus assignment in 1910 to travel with the Ringling Bros. Circus. Over the next forty years he documented the roustabouts, big top crowds, sideshow performers and center-ring stars of the circus during a time when shops, schools, and even factories closedContinue reading “Amazing Vintage Photographs Show Life of Circus Performers in the Ringling Bros. Circus During the 1910s”
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From Jimi Hendrix to Ozzy Osbourne, Here Are 11 Worst Mugshots of Rock Stars in the Past
Rock stardom is practically synonymous with a lifestyle of reckless partying and debauchery. Therefore, it’s no surprise that life in the limelight comes with a few stints in jail — along with accompanying mug shots. Everyone from David Bowie to Kurt Cobain has a mug shot in their history. Some even have multiple arrests onContinue reading “From Jimi Hendrix to Ozzy Osbourne, Here Are 11 Worst Mugshots of Rock Stars in the Past”
28 Stunning Photos of Romy Schneider Taken in the Early 1970s
Born 1938 as Rosemarie Magdalena Albach in Vienna, German-French film actress and voice actress Romy Schneider started her career in the German Heimatfilm genre in the early 1950s when she was 15. From 1955 to 1957, she played the central character of Empress Elisabeth of Austria in the Austrian Sissi trilogy, and later reprised theContinue reading “28 Stunning Photos of Romy Schneider Taken in the Early 1970s”
Excellent Vintage Photos That Show 10 Ways to Become an Sexy Edwardian Woman
Edwardian women are not only elegant, they’re also very sexy. So how to become a sexy woman in this era?
This 1940s ‘Slenderizing’ Equipment Promised to Reduce Hips, Buttocks and Thighs
In November 1940, LIFE photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt went to New York City and captured model Pat Ogden testing out the trendiest fitness fad of the decade – the Slenderizing Salon. Using metal rollers to massage women’s “problem areas,” the Slenderizing Salon claimed to help women lose weight without exercise by stimulating muscle contractions. (Photos byContinue reading “This 1940s ‘Slenderizing’ Equipment Promised to Reduce Hips, Buttocks and Thighs”
1940s Men’s Fashions – The Trending Styles Through 6 Famous Classic Hollywood Films
Solidifying the mood for the 1940s, the entry of the United States into World War II on December 8, 1941, following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor put another constraint on menswear. Natural fibers were now only used on uniforms and practicality outweighed any possible trend. Escaping from the somberness of everyday life, Americans lookedContinue reading “1940s Men’s Fashions – The Trending Styles Through 6 Famous Classic Hollywood Films”
David “Stringbean” Akeman Wore His Pants Like That Before It Was Even a Thing!
To millions of younger country music fans, David Akeman (1915–1973), better known as Stringbean, was one of the comedy powerhouses of the Grand Ole Opry and television’s Hee Haw, of which he was one of the original cast members. Akeman was well-known for his “old-fashioned” banjo picking style, careful mix of comedy and music, andContinue reading “David “Stringbean” Akeman Wore His Pants Like That Before It Was Even a Thing!”
Suzan Ball and Richard Long: A Sad Story of a Beautiful Hollywood Couple
Born February 3, 1934 in Jamestown, New York, American Hollywood starlet Suzan Ball was a second cousin of fellow actress Lucille Ball. She came to Hollywood with her family in 1941, and sang with the Mel Baker Orchestra from 1948-1953. Ball’s first part in Hollywood was as a harem girl in Aladdin and His LampContinue reading “Suzan Ball and Richard Long: A Sad Story of a Beautiful Hollywood Couple”
Beautiful Photos of a Lovely Girl in the 1960s
These found photos show portraits of an unknown lovely girl in the 1960s. From eyes to smiles, from hairstyle to clothes, all made her so lovely.
10 Women Behind the Worst Men in History
There’s an old saying that goes: “Behind every great man, there’s an even better woman.” This statement, however, also rings true for bad men. From Adolf Hitler’s long-term companion Eva Braun, to other so-called “dictator wives,” each of the ladies on this list either willingly or unwittingly spent their lives with very bad guys. TakeContinue reading “10 Women Behind the Worst Men in History”
