Aug
9
Madame Inès Decourcelle: One of the Very First Female Taxi Drivers in Paris, 1908
Driving has not traditionally been viewed as a feminine occupation, a notion even …
Author: RHP
Aug
7
Victorian Widows in Mourning: Eerie Portraits of Grief and Elegance From the 1870s to 1900s
Mourning dress is most commonly associated with the Victorian era, despite being a p…
Jul
31
When Milk Delivery Was Done by Dog-Drawn Carts: Vintage Photos From the Early 20th Century
Historically, dog-drawn carts were a common sight in Belgium and the Netherlands, em…
Jul
24
Maxwell Street Market: Vintage Photos of Chicago’s Once Bustling Open-Air Market
Maxwell Street Market, an iconic and vibrant marketplace, played a important role in…
Jul
21
Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp Guards: The Banality of Evil in Portraits
The term "banality of evil," introduced by political theorist Hannah Arendt, capture…
Jul
18
King Kong: Behind the Scenes Photos that Show the Making of 1933’s Classic Horror
In 1933, King Kong captivated audiences with its groundbreaking special effects an…
Jul
10
Vintage Portraits of Halbstarken Youngsters with Bold Hairdos in the 1950s and 1960s
"Halbstarke" describes a vibrant subculture of postwar youth that burst onto the sce…
Jul
9
Futuramic Oldsmobile of 1948-1949: Vintage Ads Showing a Classic Automotive Beauty
The Futuramic Oldsmobile, introduced for the 1948 model year, marked a significant d…
Jul
7
The Azorean Hood: Vintage Photos of Portuguese Women from the Azores in Their Traditional Hooded Capes
The Azorean Hood, known in Portuguese as 'Capote e Capelo,' is a traditional garment…
Jul
5
The 1960s Soviet Thaw Through The Lens of Vladimir Lagrange
The political "thaw" in the Soviet Union during the 1960s brought about a similar sh…
Jul
2
Lo Manh Hung: The Story of South Vietnam’s Youngest Photo Journalist, 1968
At a time when most children were running from the chaos, a small figure with a came…
Jun
28
Faces of the Wild West: Mugshots from the Notorious Outlaw Era, 1860s-1910s
During the early days of mugshots, the American frontier was teeming with outlaws an…
Jun
20
Colorized Images that Capture the Grim Reality of World War II’s Eastern Front
The Eastern Front between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union witnessed some of the mo…
Jun
17
The Weddings of 1970s: Stunningly Beautiful Photos from a Groovy Era
The 1970s was a decade marked by vibrant cultural shifts, and weddings during this t…
Jun
15
Iconic Flappers Style: Vintage Photos Bringing the 1920s to Life
Flappers were a subculture of young Western women who emerged after World War I an…
Jun
13
Adolf Hitler’s Paintings: Rare Artwork from a Dark Mind
Adolf Hitler, the infamous dictator of Nazi Germany, is known for his dark legacy. Y…
Jun
12
Flying Saucer Gas Stations: Soviet Era’s Futuristic Fueling Stations of the Late 1970s and Early 1980s
Believe it or not, even gas stations in the Soviet Union could be architectural marv…
Jun
4
Human Computers: The Women Who Powered Early Technology
For centuries, the term “computer” meant a person, often a woman, performing complex…
Jun
2
Amusing and Cool Vintage Photos of Everyday Life in Early 20th Century America
This collection of vintage photographs offers a snapshot into the everyday lives of …
Jun
1
Vintage Photos That Show the Casual and Stylish Fashion of the 1920s
In the 1920s, Western fashion underwent a dramatic transformation. Women's clothing …