Oct
4
Soviet Retro Visions: How Soviets Imagined the Year 2017 in 1960
What were the expectations of the Soviet Union's citizens regarding life in the …
Author: RHP
Oct
3
Marilyn Monroe as the Fabulous Enchantresses: When Monroe Recreated Photos of Five Famous Actresses From the Past, 1958
Actresses and models often take inspiration from Marilyn Monroe, but did Marilyn…
Oct
2
Exaggerating the Ordinary: Strange and Funny Vintage Tall Tale Postcards From the 1900s
Exaggeration postcards, also known as "tall tale postcards" or "fantasy postcards," …
Sep
27
Vintage Photos Show How Asbestos Products Were Once Marketed, 1930s-1970s
Although the usefulness of asbestos has been known for centuries, it was not unt…
Sep
27
Capturing 1990s Fashion: Photos Showing Young Ladies’ Style
Fashion in the 1990s marked a notable departure from the extravagant and flashy tren…
Sep
26
Dialing Back in Time: The 1951 Bell’s Guide on How to Use a Rotary Dial Telephone
Back in 1951, the Bell Telephone System released a handy booklet called "The Telepho…
Sep
26
Stunning Pictures of Miss America Beauty Pageants From the Early Days
The Miss America beauty pageant, a cherished American tradition, has been a symbol o…
Sep
25
Tuesday Weld: Elegance and Charm in Stunning Photos From the 1960s
Tuesday Weld is an American actress, who often portrayed impulsive and reckless wome…
Sep
25
Project 941 Akula: Typhoon Submarines in Rare Photos
The Typhoon-class ballistic missile submarines stand as emblematic symbols of Cold W…
Sep
19
Adorable Moments: Vintage Photographs of Animals and People from Bygone Times
Travel back in time with us as we delve into a captivating collection of vintage pho…
Sep
17
Rah-Rah Skirts: The Iconic Fashion Choice of Young Women in the Early 1980s
The 1980s was a decade characterized by its distinct fashion trends, where boldness …
Sep
16
Gina Lollobrigida: Italy’s Gift to Hollywood That Was Dubbed the World’s Most Beautiful Woman
Gina Lollobrigida, renowned as one of the highest-profile European actresses of the …
Sep
15
Stunning Colorful Photos of the Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus in the Late 1940s
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, affectionately known as "The Grea…
Sep
13
Whipping Post: A Brutal Chapter in Punitive History
In American history, the term "whipping" brings to mind a harsh and haunting punishm…
Sep
13
In Love and Invisible: Vintage Portraits of Gay and Lesbian Couples From the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
A photographic portrait of a couple serves as a public affirmation of their love and…
Sep
12
Stunning Photos of a Young Barbi Benton in the 1970s and 1980s
Barbi Benton, born Barbara Lynn Klein on January 28, 1950, is an American actress, m…
Sep
12
The 1957 RCA Whirlpool Miracle Kitchen of the Future: Living Tomorrow
The RCA Whirlpool Miracle Kitchen of 1957 was a futuristic and innovative kitchen ex…
Sep
11
Vintage Glamour: A Glimpse into 1860s Victorian Girls’ Fashion
The 1860s were a part of the extensive Victorian era, spanning from 1837 to 1901. Th…
Sep
9
Awful Vintage Ads From the 20th Century: Distasteful Ads From the Past
In today's advertising landscape, there is no denying that certain contemporary adve…
Sep
7
Historical Photos Show What Old Seattle Looked Like in the 1870s
Seattle's history is a fascinating journey that takes us back to the 1870s, a pivota…