Andy Warhol at Gristede’s on 2nd Avenue in New York City, taken by Bob Adelman for Esquire, 1964. “When I photographed Andy for Esquire, I’d only been making a living as a professional photographer for a year or two. I took him into Gristede’s on 47th & 2nd Avenue, this tiny bode … | Continue reading
Ballard’s Novelties was a famous shop in Concord, New Hampshire, known for its assortment of unusual and quirky items. The store was a beloved local landmark, operating for many years and drawing attention for its unique collection of novelties, including everything from circus-r … | Continue reading
Goldie Hawn is the kind of actress who instantly perks up the screen. With her blonde hair, big blue eyes and bubbly personality, she radiates positivity. She first burst onto the scene in the swinging 1960s, and has been an iconic star ever since. And she doesn’t just act — she’ … | Continue reading
Kevin Cummins is a British rock music photographer best known for photographs of rock bands and musicians including Ian Curtis, Morrissey, The Stone Roses, Oasis, and Björk. After studying photography for four years in Salford, Kevin embarked on a career that was to encompass a w … | Continue reading
Born 1952 in Glendora, California, American actress Misty Rowe is best known for portraying the perky, squeaky-voiced blonde on the American television series Hee Haw for 19 years, often appearing as Junior Samples’s assistant during used-car comedy segments. She and other “honey … | Continue reading
Salma Hayek has been making us fall in love with her in every new project she stars in, ever since she came onto the entertainment scene in 1989. She shot to superstardom in 1995 as Carolina in Desperado, and nearly 30 years later, we just got a jaw-dropping throwback photo of Ha … | Continue reading
Roger Vivier (1907–1998) was a renowned French luxury footwear designer, often referred to as the “frivolous shoe designer” or “the architect of shoes.” He is credited with creating some of the most iconic and elegant shoe styles of the 20th century, and best known for his innova … | Continue reading
Charlie Chaplin and Paulette Goddard had a significant relationship both personally and professionally in the 1930s and early 1940s. The two met in 1932 when Paulette Goddard, an aspiring actress, was looking to establish her career in Hollywood. Chaplin, already a legendary figu … | Continue reading
Motorcycle ambulances were used during World War I by the British, French, and Americans. At the time, the advantages of light weight, speed, and mobility over larger vehicles was cited as the motive for the use of motorcycles with sidecar in this role. The US version had two str … | Continue reading
In the mid-19th century, family portraits were a way to showcase social status and family identity, often commissioned by middle- and upper-class families. The subjects were usually posed formally, with the father at the center, the mother beside him, and children arranged by age … | Continue reading
Della Crewe (1884–1926) was an American long-distance motorcyclist known for her endurance cross-country trip from Waco, Texas to New York City in 1914. Crewe was born in Racine, Wisconsin and moved to Waco, Texas around 1910. There she worked as a manicurist. She was known for b … | Continue reading
Born 1875 or 1877 in Brooklyn, New York City, American illustrator Harrison Fisher began to draw at an early age. In 1898, he began his career as a newspaper and magazine illustrator, working for the San Francisco Call and the San Francisco Examiner, drawing sketches and decorati … | Continue reading
Gene Tierney (November 19, 1920 – November 6, 1991) was a pinup during World War II. She was an Irish-American actress who was considered one of the most beautiful women in movie history. Her career began in the 1940s when she was signed to 20th-Century Fox at the age of 19. Tier … | Continue reading
Jodie Foster’s portrayal of Clarice Starling in The Silence of the Lambs (1991) is widely regarded as one of her most iconic roles. Her performance as the intelligent, determined, and empathetic FBI trainee earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress. The character’s journey, as … | Continue reading
Born 1896 in Chicago, Illinois, American actress Blanche Sweet was known for her energetic, independent roles. In 1913, she starred in Judith of Bethulia. Throughout the 1910s, she continued her career appearing in a number of highly prominent roles in films and remained a public … | Continue reading
Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t We? is the debut studio album by the Cranberries. Released on March 1, 1993 through Island Records after four EPs, it is both the band’s first full-length album and major label release. After a difficult recording session, intended for the … | Continue reading
Album covers in the 1970s are often seen as iconic pieces of art, reflecting the creativity and cultural shifts of the time. The 1970s were a decade of bold experimentation in music and visual aesthetics, and the album cover was often a canvas for this exploration. The era produc … | Continue reading
In the early 20th century, motorcycle delivery vehicles were a popular solution for businesses that needed a fast, nimble way to deliver goods, especially in crowded urban areas.Some common types and models included: Harley-Davidson Servi-Car: Introduced in the 1930s, the Servi-C … | Continue reading
Bruce Springsteen outside the Hammersmith Odeon, November 18, 1975, by Chalkie Davies, who has this amazing story about it: “In 1975 Bruce Springsteen was hailed as the savior of Rock and Roll by the CBS Hype machine in America and he came to London in November 1975 to play two s … | Continue reading
From the start of The Police in 1978 until their separation in 1983, photographer Lynn Goldsmith had unparalleled access to the band, capturing its meteoric and often turbulent rise to fame. As a favor to a friend, the famed rock photographer met the trio for a shoot in New York … | Continue reading
Street scenes in France in the late 19th century were lively, bustling, and often depicted in the art and literature of the period. In cities like Paris, the streets were filled with a mix of horse-drawn carriages, early automobiles, pedestrians, and vendors. Markets, cafés, and … | Continue reading
Introduced to the United States in 1983 by Misuoka Motors of Japan, the Zoe Zipper was a unique three-wheeled car. Sporting a modern, sharp-edged design and powered by a Honda moped engine, it boasted impressive fuel efficiency, reportedly achieving 45 mph while consuming 112 mil … | Continue reading
This 1939 Horch 855 roadster, expensive sports car, which Adolf Hitler once built for his sweetheart, actress Eve Braun. The auto, an eight-cylinder Horch, was used in scenes for the film of Universal International’s This Earth Is Mine on location at Napa, California. The car, bu … | Continue reading
In La Boum (1980) and La Boum 2 (1982), Sophie Marceau played Vic Beretton, a 13-year-old girl dealing with the highs and lows of adolescence, such as first loves, friendships, and family issues. The role was Marceau’s debut in cinema, and it made her an instant star, especially … | Continue reading
In July 1914 the oil fired Steamer at MFB Station 38 South Melbourne was motorized with the addition of an Itala car converted to a tractor and designated as Car 23. The conversion was carried out at the MFB Workshops. This bizarre vehicle was built by shortening a heavy touring … | Continue reading
Helen Bennett was born in 1911 in Springfield Missouri. she was a model and actress , best known for her stylish platinum coiffure. Bennett began her career as a beauty queen and was awarded the title Miss Missouri in 1937. In New York, Bennett found work as a model. she also app … | Continue reading
Love with the Proper Stranger is a 1963 American romantic drama film made by Pakula-Mulligan Productions and Boardwalk Productions and released by Paramount Pictures. It was directed by Robert Mulligan and produced by Alan J. Pakula from a screenplay by Arnold Schulman. The film … | Continue reading
Audrey and Judy Landers are American actresses, singers, and entertainers who rose to fame in the 1980s, captivating audiences with their blend of beauty, talent, and charm. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the sisters shared a natural talent for the arts and quickly became re … | Continue reading
The Carpenters host their first Christmas TV special with guests Kristy McNichol, Harvey Korman, Burr Tillstrom, and Kukla and Ollie (minus Fran). Many of the songs were from Spike Jones’ 1956 Christmas Spectacular, which Karen and Richard listened to as children. This is a class … | Continue reading
The final scene of In the Mood for Love takes place in the hauntingly beautiful ruins of Angkor Wat in Cambodia, where Chow Mo-wan (played by Tony Leung) confronts his lingering feelings for Su Li-zhen (played by Maggie Cheung) through a solitary, symbolic gesture. This scene con … | Continue reading
Born 1821 in Beaune, Côte-d’Or, French painter Félix Ziem had a visit in 1841 to Italy, where he fell in love with the city of Venice, a place that would become the source for many of his works, and to which he returned annually until 1892. Following a year-long trip to the Ottom … | Continue reading
The 1956 Portland Rose Parade was part of the annual Portland Rose Festival, a tradition that dates back to 1907. The parade, which took place in Portland, Oregon, showcased a colorful display of floats, marching bands, and various community groups, all celebrating the city's vib … | Continue reading
Dick Tracy is a 1990 American action crime film based on the 1930s comic strip character created by Chester Gould. Warren Beatty produced, directed and starred in the film, whose supporting cast includes Al Pacino, Madonna, Glenne Headly and Charlie Korsmo, with appearances by Du … | Continue reading
Roberta Joan “Joni” Mitchell CC (née Anderson; born November 7, 1943) is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and painter. As one of the most influential singer-songwriters to emerge from the 1960s folk music circuit, Mitchell became known for her persona … | Continue reading
Freda Payne is an American singer and actress best known for her hit songs in the 1970s, particularly “Band of Gold,” which became her signature song. Born 1942 in Detroit, Michigan, she rose to fame during the early years of the Motown era but became particularly popular for her … | Continue reading
In this General Electric promotional photo from 1953 Mrs. Connie Hodgson, of Syracuse, N.Y., displays her figure and figures after taking on GE’s Office of Air Research Automatic Computer (OARAC) in a mathematical challenge. She was one of a half dozen intelligent adults multiply … | Continue reading
The Glass Key is a 1942 American film noir based on the 1931 novel of the same name by Dashiell Hammett. The picture was directed by Stuart Heisler starring Brian Donlevy, Veronica Lake and Alan Ladd (who plays the actual lead despite being billed third). A successful earlier fil … | Continue reading
The X-Files is a 1998 American science fiction thriller film based on Chris Carter’s television series of the same name, which revolves around fictional unsolved cases called the X-Files and the characters solving them. It was directed by Rob Bowman, written by Carter and Frank S … | Continue reading
The Cyklon factory in Rummelsburg (today part of western metropolitan Berlin) opened in 1901, producing French Werner motorcycles under license. These used a small single mounted directly over the front wheel, driving it via a belt. A year later, apparently thinking “two wheels g … | Continue reading
Life in Hungary during the 1960s was shaped by a combination of Soviet influence, post-World War II recovery, and the legacy of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. While the country was officially under Communist rule, it was also experiencing a period of relative relaxation within th … | Continue reading
On June 3, 1968, Valerie Solanas walked into Andy Warhol’s studio, the Factory, with a gun and a plan to enact vengeance. What happened next came to define her life and legacy: She fired at Warhol, nearly killing him. She then turned herself in to the police. Solanas was charged … | Continue reading
1910s women’s daywear featured a mix of formality and practicality. Early in the decade, dresses had an Empire waist or S-bend silhouette with long skirts, often adorned with pleats or lace. By the mid-decade, looser, more comfortable designs emerged, with narrower skirts and sim … | Continue reading
Vivien Leigh, born Vivian Mary Hartley on November 5, 1913, had an intriguing childhood marked by travels and early exposure to arts and culture. She was born in Darjeeling, British India, to a British family. Her father, Ernest Hartley, was a broker, and her mother, Gertrude Rob … | Continue reading
A jeep train usually refers to a line of coupled railway vehicles hauled by a jeep fitted with railway wagon wheels instead of normal road wheels. World War II jeeps were converted from road vehicles into steel-wheeled rail switchers, shunters, light locomotives, speeders or drai … | Continue reading
Born 1958 in San Diego, California, American actress and singer Charlene Tilton had early roles on such television series such Happy Days and Eight Is Enough. She made her first film appearance alongside Jodie Foster in Freaky Friday (1976). In 1978, Tilton made a cameo appearanc … | Continue reading
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music titan whose vast legacy ranged from producing Michael Jackson’s historic Thriller album to writing prize-winning film and television scores and collaborating with Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and hundreds of other recording artists, has died a … | Continue reading
In the 1920s and 1930s, jodhpurs were a staple in both equestrian and high fashion, evolving from purely functional riding wear into an iconic look with flair. Originating from traditional Indian riding pants, jodhpurs in this era had a distinct silhouette: wide and roomy at the … | Continue reading
The 1920s was a pivotal decade for automobiles, marking a period of transformation in both technology and culture. In the wake of World War I, the automobile industry experienced a dramatic surge in production and innovation. The introduction of assembly line manufacturing by Hen … | Continue reading