Oct
27
Post-War Leningrad: Candid Photos of a City Reclaiming Life, 1945-1950
These photographs capture post-war Leningrad, now St. Petersburg, from 1946 to 1950,…
Author: RHP
Oct
24
The Go-Go Boots Era: Vintage Photos of Women Who Wore the Style with Confidence, 1960s-1970s
Go-go boots burst onto the fashion scene in the 1960s and 1970s, capturing the atten…
Oct
21
The Lost Stadium of Magnesia: A Look at the Before and After of Its Excavation
In 1984, archaeologists first suspected that a long-lost stadium might lie buried be…
Oct
18
Riding the Sunset Limited of the Southern Pacific Railroad in the 1950s: Photos of an Era When Travel Was Glamorous
The Sunset Limited is a long-distance passenger train operated by Amtrak, covering a…
Oct
18
Adorable Photos of People and Their Cats from 110+ Years Ago
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, photography was becoming more accessible,…
Oct
16
Bringing the Terminator to Life: Behind-the-Scenes Photos of Arnold Schwarzenegger from the 1984 Classic
In 1984, The Terminator hit theaters and redefined the science fiction genre, blendi…
Oct
15
Cangue and Chains: Unsettling Photos of Chinese Prisoners from the 19th and 20th Centuries
The cangue, a wooden collar used to publicly shame and restrain prisoners, was a com…
Oct
9
Teenager Bedrooms in the 1980s Captured in Photos: Where Posters, Music, and Style Ruled
During the 1980s, a distinct pop culture aesthetic shaped the way teenagers decorate…
Oct
7
Heartbreaking Images That Capture the Harsh Reality of the 1980s AIDS Crisis
The 1980s saw the AIDS epidemic surge to catastrophic levels, leaving communities de…
Oct
5
The Iconic Unemployed Worker with a Social Security Tattoo: The Story Behind One of the Most Striking Photos of the Great Depression
In 1939, photographer Dorothea Lange passed through Oregon’s Willamette Valley, docu…
Oct
2
Life Before Earphones: The 1980s Boombox Craze in Vintage New York City Photos
New York City in the 1970s and 1980s was marked by serious challenges to everyday li…
Sep
30
The Lysenko Brothers: All Ten Served in the Second World War and All Ten Returned Home
During the Great Patriotic War, it was a tragic reality that many Soviet familie…
Sep
28
Safety Last! Behind-the-Scenes Photos: Rare Glimpses into the Making of a Silent Film Classic
Safety Last! (1923) is a legendary silent romantic comedy starring Harold Lloyd, and…
Sep
26
Tinker the Robot: England’s Real-Life Housekeeping Robot from 1966
In 1966, David Weston, an inventive mind from Yorkshire, introduced Tinker, a robot …
Sep
23
The Real Story Behind Norman Rockwell’s 1964 Painting ‘The Problem We All Live With’
In the mid-20th century, the Civil Rights Movement sparked a decisive transformation…
Sep
21
Sweet Snapshots of Victorian Children Proudly Showing Their Favorite Toys, 1890s-1900s
In the late 19th century, Victorian children had access to far fewer toys compared t…
Sep
16
Groovy Rides: The 1970s Van Customization Craze Through Old Photos
Back in the 1970s, the custom van was the king of the road. As the muscle car era be…
Sep
14
Awkward Glamour Shots: Hilarious Studio Portraits from the 1980s and 1990s
Glamour shots were an unforgettable part of 1980s and early 1990s culture, offering …
Sep
12
Dynamic Photographs Capture the Joy of Early 20th-Century Amateur Sports
In the early 20th century, sports rapidly grew into a beloved pastime for the ri…
Sep
10
Archaeological Treasures: The Most Rare and Significant Discoveries of All Time
Beneath the layers of ancient soil and forgotten ruins lie relics that have capt…