Glimpses of Glamour: Vintage Photographs Capture the Elegant Era of Train Travel, 1900s-1940s _ LINH
At the beginning of the 1900s, leisure travel in general was something experienced exclusively by the wealthy and elite population. In the early-to-mid-20th century, trains were steadily…
Dolphin shorts: Trendy fashion statement of the 1980s _ LINH
Dolphin shorts or Dolfins are a specific style of unisex shorts worn for athletics. They are typically very short and were originally made from nylon with contrasting…
From Hot Dogs to Iconic Rides: The Evolution of Oscar Mayer’s Wienermobile Through Photos _ LINH
Like any hot dog on a sizzling grill, the classic Wienermobile has plumped up a bit through the ages. But its hot dog evangelizing mission has remained…
Above the City: Unveiling the Story Behind an Iconic Photograph, ‘Lunch Atop A Skyscraper’ _ LINH
The iconic photograph known as “Lunch Atop a Skyscraper” captures a moment frozen in time, taken on September 20, 1932. In this black-and-white image, eleven intrepid ironworkers…
Big Hair & Tiny Swimwear – 28 Snapshots Capture Spring Breaks in Daytona Beach, Florida From the Early 1980s_Lap
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…
Pedal Pushers were the preferred trousers of women during the 1950s_Lap
Pedal pushers are calf-length trousers that were popular during the 1950s and the early 1960s. Often cuffed and worn tight to the skin, they are related in…
These Videophones From the Future Past Are Cooler Than Your iPhone’s FaceTime_Lap
Can you even remember what life was like before video technologies like FaceTime or Skype? Out of all of the fantastic tech that the Internet has made…
Vintage Photos That Prove Winters Were Harder in the Past_Lap
Frigid temps dragging you down? Let these classic winter weather photos from the Library of Congress archives make you feel glad to be living in the 21st…
Classic SoCal – Striking Black and White Photographs of Venice Beach Eccentrics in 1984_Lap
In 1984, Brazilian photographer Claudio Edinger documented the rainbow of oddballs who called the countercultural Southern California beach neighborhood home. The photographs he took of the denizens of Venice…
Kids of New York City in the Late 1950s Through Amazing Black and White Photos_ml
Kids of New York City in the Late 1950s Through Amazing Black and White Photos_ml As many great cities lay in ruins after World War II, New…