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These vintage photos show what air travel looked like between 1930s to 1950s

From the early days of flight and the “golden age of travel”, to modern-day airlines, air travel has changed a lot over the past century. Through this photo collection, we take a journey through time to show you what air…

Interesting Photos of Computer Stores in the 1970s and 1980s

In the late 1970s and throughout the 1980s, if someone wanted to buy a personal computer, they had to make a trip down to a local computer store to physically check out what was available. Once there, customers typically encountered…

24 Interesting Photos of Baylor University Students, Texas From Between the 1940s and 1950s

Baylor University is a private Baptist university in Waco, Texas. Chartered in 1845 by the last Congress of the Republic of Texas, it is the oldest continuously-operating university in Texas and one of the first educational institutions west of the…

20 Vintage Photos From Between the 1940s and 1970s Show How Glamorous Flying Used to Be!

Although flying today is cheaper, safer, and faster than it’s ever been, it’s becoming an increasingly unpleasant experience as airlines cram more passengers into planes, causing overcrowding and delays. It’s enough to make travelers wish for the golden age of…

Rare photos show the street life of Victorian New York City, 1896

These vintage photographs, taken by photographer Alice Austen, capture the working people of New York City. They depict employees, postmen, firefighters, policemen, street cleaners, cab drivers, and other trade people whose work kept the city functioning. She also photographed people…

George Reeves: Exploring the Enigmatic Life and Legacy of Superman’s First Portrayer

George Reeves, an actor whose name became synonymous with the iconic superhero Superman, left an indelible mark on pop culture and television history. As the first actor to portray the Man of Steel on-screen, Reeves became an instant sensation. His life, however,…

Rare photos of the dangerous New York City’s subway system, 1970-1980 _ US

During the late 1970s and early 1980s, New York City’s subway system was one of the most dangerous places a person could be. Lucky for those of us who never had the chance to see it, Swiss photographer Willy Spiller…

These Old Photos Show What Gas Stations Looked Like in the US From the 1920s and 1940s.

Gas stations have long been a familiar sight on American roadways, serving as crucial pit stops for motorists on their journeys. However, the gas stations we encounter today bear little resemblance to their early counterparts from the 1920s and 1940s….

Vintage Photographs Show High School Typing Classes from 1950s to 1970s

In the history of American education, one subject has played a pivotal role in equipping students with essential skills for the demands of the modern world: typing. The rise of typing classes in US high schools is a captivating chapter…

The Sexiest Knees in America: The Curious Story of Mack Sennett’s Bathing Beauties From the 1910s and 1920s _ UK-LGT

In 1915, up-and-coming silent film actor and director Mack Sennett had a bold idea: He would form a bevy of young women to appear as a comedic element in his short films and for promotions across America. The group, to…