Few figures of the twentieth century have left behind a presence as unmistakable as Ernesto “Che” Guevara. His image, reproduced on posters, album covers, and banners around the world, became an emblem of rebellion long after the man himself was gone. Ye…
Florence Griffith Joyner (Flo Jo) was an American sprinter whose record-breaking performances cemented her status as one of the greatest athletes in track and field history. In 1988, she set world records in both the 100 meters (10.49 seconds) and 200 meter…
Born in 1935, Elvis Aaron Presley, also known mononymously as Elvis, was an American singer and actor who left an indelible mark on the world of music and entertainment. Recognized as the "King of Rock and Roll," he is celebrated as one of the most influent…
As the 20th century approached, Native American communities faced mounting challenges to their existence and traditional ways of life. After the Civil War, large numbers of white settlers moved westward, spurred on by the expansion of railroads. This migrat…
From delicate snow showers to mighty blizzards, New Yorkers have danced with winter's icy tunes for decades. These historical snapshots, capturing snowfalls and blizzards from the 1900s to the 1980s, offer a peek into the city's frosty past. The images f…
The 1980s was a time of strange music and odd fashion, but it was also a period of innovation for many car companies. In this article, we're looking back at some of the great cars from the 1980s that many people might have owned at least once. These were no…
The Miss America beauty pageant, a cherished American tradition, has been a symbol of grace, talent, and beauty for nearly a century. Since its inception in the early 1920s, this iconic pageant has not only celebrated the accomplishments and charisma of you…
At the heart of 1920s bathroom design was the exhilarating Art Deco movement. Characterized by its bold geometric patterns, sumptuous materials, and an air of modern luxury, Art Deco exerted a profound influence on every corner of the design. In bathrooms, …
In the dazzling realm of classic Hollywood, one name shines bright as a timeless star: Myrna Loy. With her beguiling beauty, enchanting grace, and impeccable acting skills, Loy graced the silver screen for over four decades, leaving an indelible mark on cin…
When drafted to serve in the Vietnam War, an American GI took a unique approach to his off-duty days in the country. Private 1st Class Lance V. Nix transformed his time into captivating the local’s daily life with his trusty camera. Through his lens, Nix ca…
The story of the Monuments Men is one of the most inspiring tales of heroism and sacrifice in the history of art preservation. These brave men and women risked their lives to save countless priceless artworks from the clutches of the Nazis during World War …
Photography has come a long way since its inception, and the journey has been marked with some remarkable milestones. From the earliest forms of photographic processes to the revolutionary digital age, photography has been a driving force in the way we …
Charlie Chaplin is widely regarded as the greatest comic artist of the screen and one of the most important figures in motion-picture history. His career spanned more than 75 years, from childhood in the Victorian era until a year before his death in 1977, …
Throughout the decades, a number of important and interesting sites and landmarks have been lost, many due to the urbanization of cities, sometimes they're torn down due to mounting maintenance costs after falling into disrepair, and sometimes they'll fall pre…
Star Wars is an American epic space-opera multimedia franchise created by George Lucas, which began with the eponymous 1977 film and quickly became a worldwide pop-culture phenomenon. Lucas’s success as a writer and director with American Graffiti (1973) ga…
These photos, taken by Eugène Atget, document all of the architecture and street scenes of Paris before their disappearance to modernization. Atget took up photography in the late 1880s and supplied studies for painters, architects, and stage designers.…
These photographs show Chicago's African-American community, primarily the South Side, and are taken by photographer John H. White, who went on to win the Pulitzer Prize for Photojournalism in 1982. His portraits of everyday life stand the test of time,…
The pictures in this collection are some of the earliest known portrait photographs to ever be taken. The subjects in the photos are older and no doubt wealthy, as photography was expensive and only accessible to those in a good financial position. T…
Early on the morning of September 11, 2001, the United States seemed to be just about the safest place in the world to live. The nation hadn’t been attacked on its own soil since the bombing of Pearl Harbor six decades before. War seemed like something t…
During the Second World War, Londoners of all classes flocked to Underground platforms to keep themselves safe from the destruction that was being wrought above the ground by the German bombers. The Blitz refers to the strategic bombing campaign conducted b…