The Blizzard of 1978: 30 Amazing Photographs From the Historic Storm That Slammed the Northeastern United States
The Northeastern United States blizzard of 1978 was a catastrophic, historic northeaster that struck New England, New Jersey, and the New York metropolitan area. The Blizzard of ’78 formed on Sunday, February 5, 1978, and broke up on February 7….
The 1960s: A Decade of Fashion Innovation For Women
Fashion of the 1960s featured a number of diverse trends. It was a decade that broke many fashion traditions, mirroring social movements during the time. Around the middle of the decade, fashions arising from small pockets of young people in…
The Humor of Red Skelton: Unraveling the Legacy of a Comedic Maestro
Comedy, they say, is a universal language that transcends cultural barriers and brings people together in shared laughter. In the realm of comedy, few names shine as brightly as Red Skelton. With a career spanning decades, Red Skelton left an indelible…
Nat King Cole: The Velvet Voice of Jazz and Popular Music
Nat King Cole, born Nathaniel Adams Coles on March 17, 1919, was an extraordinary musician and one of the most influential and beloved artists in the realms of jazz and popular music. His velvety voice, impeccable phrasing, and innate musicality made him…
Happy Days: A Nostalgic Journey Through a Beloved TV Classic
“Sunday, Monday, Happy Days. Tuesday, Wednesday, Happy Days…” These iconic lyrics immediately evoke a sense of nostalgia for fans of the hit TV show “Happy Days.” Airing from 1974 to 1984, this classic sitcom became a cultural phenomenon that captured the essence…
The Dragettes: Pictures of the Kansas City’s All-Girl Hot Rod Club in the 1950s
These photographs were taken by Francis Miller for LIFE magazine of an all-girls hot rod club called “The Dragettes” in what appears to be 1950s Kansas City. Unfortunately, we didn’t find anything relevant about these ladies, but there is a newspaper article about…
Pictures of the Book Rescuers in 1951
A small collection of photos from the LIFE Archives, taken by Thomas Mcavoy, show the sheer awesomeness of librarians. Pictured in 1951 drying out state library books damaged by fighting the Lewis Cass State Office Building fire in Lansing, Michigan; it…
Michigan in the Early 1940s
Born 1913 in Detroit, American photographer and educator Arthur Sidney Siegel began photographing in the mid-1920s as a youth. He worked as a photojournalist for the New York Times, and took journalism assignments for newspapers, magazines, and government agencies for…
Vintage Photos Capture Ladies Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in the Past
Enjoy this look back at the St. Paddy’s day of yore, when celebrities wore all green and the crowning of the St. Patrick’s Day Queen was as big a deal as the parade itself. Just scroll down for a glimpse…
Found Photos Capture Women in Bathing Suits From the 1940s
1940s bathing suits, like many other clothing items, were also losing their modesty. The ’40s was the era when the midriff was born, and it was shown in swimsuits as well as playsuits. 1940s swimsuits were tight, unlike the suits…