37 Rare and Amazing Photos Document Everyday Life of the U.S. in the 1860s
The 1860s in the United States was a time of turmoil and change. The first half of the decade was dominated by the American Civil War, with the later half seeing the country pull itself out from the damage during…
Time Traveling Through Captivating Captures: Reliving the 1940s in Times Square
Times Square is a major commercial intersection in central Manhattan at the junction of Broadway and Seventh Avenue. It acquired its name in 1904 when Albert Ochs, publisher of The New York Times, moved the newspaper’s headquarters to a new…
40 Gorgeous Photos of Vivian Blaine in the 1940s
Born 1921 in Newark, New Jersey, American actress and singer Vivian Blaine was a touring singer with dance bands starting in 1937. At one point in the 1940s, she was the top-billed act at New York’s Copacabana nightclub. Blaine was…
The story behind Ormond Gigli’s “Girls in the Windows” iconic photograph, 1960
In 1960, photojournalist Ormond Gigli assembled 43 women, dressed them in refined, colorful garb, and situated them in 41 windows across the facade of the classic New York City brownstones. Years later, the image ended up being his most famous…
These photos show American presidents looking cool, 1900-1990
The American presidency has put 45 men in power who have been described as everything from noble to despicable. They are known for the wars they fought, the legislation they signed into law, and the scandals they brought to the…
Photos of Young Housewives From Between the 1940s and 1950s
They do everything: washing dishes, cleaning, laundry, clothesline, taking care of children in the spirit of fun and smiles on their faces. They are young beautiful housewives of the 1940s and 1950s. The life of the average married woman in…
Funny Photographs From the Batman Premiere Party, January 1966
In January 1966, ABC premiered its Batman television series, starring Adam West as the Caped Crusader and Burt Ward as Robin. The phenomenon began January 12, 1966. Rather than a grim and dark take on the orphaned billionaire who spends his nights…
Big Hair & Tiny Swimwear: 27 Snapshots Capture Spring Breaks in Daytona Beach, Florida From the Early 1980s
Snapshots of the 1980s are always fun to see. Big hair, tiny swimwear, and the public displays of indecency were committed freely and without the worry that they might end up on Twitter. Documentary photographer W. Keith McManus captured Daytona…
Beautiful Women’s Swimwear Fashion of the 1950s
In the 1950s, women’s swimwear fashion emerged as an emblem of allure and distinct style. The photographs and imagery from this era transport us back to the golden days when swimsuits were not merely beach attire but symbols of beauty…
Too Close for Comfort (1980-1987): A Beloved Sitcom That Bridged Generations
“Too Close for Comfort” was a beloved American television sitcom that graced the screens from 1980 to 1987, spanning seven memorable seasons. Created by Susan Harris, the show offered a delightful mix of humor, family dynamics, and social commentary, becoming…