Karateci Kız (Karate Girl in English) is a 1973 Turkish martial arts film. Directed by Orhan Aksoy, the cast includes Filiz Akın and Ediz Hun. The film has a famous scene that features the main character Zeynep (played by Akın) fatally shooting antagonist Ferruh (played by Bülent … | Continue reading
The Golden Age of Radio, also known as the old-time radio era, was an era of radio in the United States where it was the dominant electronic home entertainment medium. It began with the birth of commercial radio broadcasting in the early 1920s and lasted through the 1950s, when t … | Continue reading
Celebrity Skin would be Hole’s last studio album with members Courtney Love, Melissa Auf Der Maur, and Eric Erlandson. Patty Schemel did not drum on this album. Courtney went onto to release Nobody’s Daughter in 2010 under Hole’s name. But it had no actual members of Hole in that … | Continue reading
Tuesday Weld (August 27, 1943) is a former American actress. She began acting as a child and progressed to mature roles in the late 1950s. Weld became a notable figure in the 1960s due to her striking beauty, charisma, and talent. She was known for her roles in a variety of telev … | Continue reading
In the 1960s, London’s street scenes were dynamic and eclectic. Iconic areas like Carnaby Street and King’s Road were bustling with fashion-forward youth, showcasing bold styles and trends. Vibrant markets, like Portobello Road, thrived with an array of eclectic goods and a bohem … | Continue reading
On August 26, 1969, Jim Morrison and Pam’s two-month-old puppy named Sage went missing. Pam took out an ad in the L.A. TIMES, with a $100 reward. The ad ran for 4 days, and luckily Sage was found safe and returned. While Jim and Pam would move to Paris in 1971, Sage would instead … | Continue reading
Victorian dogs were a popular subject in art and literature during the 19th century. The Victorians had a deep affection for dogs, and various breeds were featured prominently in society and media. During this period, the idea of “purebred” dogs became more formalized, and many b … | Continue reading
Home Alone is a 1990 American Christmas comedy film directed by Chris Columbus and written and produced by John Hughes. The first film in the Home Alone franchise, the film stars Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard, and Catherine O’Hara. In Home Alone, Macaulay C … | Continue reading
Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson had a famously tumultuous relationship that spanned several decades and included two marriages. When Griffith first laid eyes on Miami Vice star Johnson, she thought he was “the most beautiful person [she’d] ever seen.” It was 1972 and Johnson was … | Continue reading
On August, 25, 1965, four Beatle fans Paula Glasser, Kay Zar, Mikki Tummino and Sue Candiotti took turns flying with pilot Russell O’Quinn in rented helicopter to visit the band. They took turns flying at 300 feet over the Beatles’ rented home in Benedict Canyon, Los Angeles. The … | Continue reading
Born 1936 in Pommeuse, Seine-et-Marne, French actress Irina Demick went to Paris and became a model. She made an appearance in a French film Julie la rousse (1959) and met producer Darryl F. Zanuck and became his lover. Zanuck cast Demick in his epic production The Longest Day (1 … | Continue reading
In the 1960s and 1970s, motels and hotels in the U.S. often featured distinctive, retro styles. Motels were typically single-story buildings with rooms arranged around a central parking lot, making them convenient for travelers. They had neon signs, colorful, eye-catching designs … | Continue reading
Sir Sean Connery (August 25, 1930 – October 31, 2020) was a Scottish actor. He was the first actor to portray fictional British secret agent James Bond on film, starring in seven Bond films between 1962 and 1983. In the early 1950s, arriving like many other penniless or fortune-s … | Continue reading
Claudia Schiffer (born 25 August 1970) is a German model and actress based in England. She rose to fame in the 1990s as one of the world’s most successful models, attaining supermodel status. Schiffer originally aspired to become a lawyer and used to work in her father’s law firm … | Continue reading
Born 1911 and raised in poverty in New Orleans, Louisiana, American gospel singer Mahalia Jackson was granddaughter of enslaved people. She found a home in her church, leading to a lifelong dedication and singular purpose to deliver God's word through song. She moved to Chicago a … | Continue reading
The Belt Racer was a popular toy from the 1980s produced by Kusan, a company known for its innovative and unique toys. The Belt Racer featured a plastic car that was attached to a looped belt, powered by a motor inside a handheld control unit. As the belt moved, the car would rac … | Continue reading
In the 1950s, bedrooms typically featured a blend of traditional and emerging modern styles. They were often decorated with pastel colors, floral patterns, and simple, functional furniture. Twin or full-sized beds were common, with some families using dressers and nightstands for … | Continue reading
Viewers of these photographs, Diversion Tunnel Construction, Fort Peck Dam, Montana, 1936, by Margaret Bourke-White (American, 1904–1971) will likely appreciate the machine-age composition, the eccentric geometric design, and the surprising beauty evoked in a steel liner. Bourke- … | Continue reading
In the 1930s and 1940s, photo booths were a popular form of entertainment and a means to capture personal memories. These booths were typically found in bustling public places such as amusement parks, arcades, train stations, and department stores. The private nature of the booth … | Continue reading
Born 1942 in Woking, Surrey, English actress Imogen Hassall joined the company of the Royal Shakespeare Company for one season. After enjoying an appearance in the William Douglas-Home comedy “The Reluctant Peer” at the Duchess Theatre in 1964, she appeared in British TV adventur … | Continue reading
It’s a big city policewoman directing traffic. Her name is Leola N. King, America’s first female traffic cop. These pictures were taken in Washington D.C, somewhere between 1918 and 1920. In 1918, thirty female traffic officers were hired in Washington D.C. Leola was one of the f … | Continue reading
In automotive history, few cars have captured enthusiasts’ imagination like the 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. This rare and coveted machine, produced in small numbers, represents Ferrari’s racing heritage and engineering skill. The 250 LM’s exterior design blends form and function. Its lo … | Continue reading
A scrapyard or junkyard is the location of a business in dismantling where wrecked or decommissioned vehicles are brought, their usable parts are sold for use in operating vehicles, while the unusable metal parts, known as scrap metal parts, are sold to metal-recycling companies. … | Continue reading
Bosom Buddies is notable for being the first big break for Tom Hanks, then 24, and paired him with relative newcomer Peter Scolari, then 25. They played Kip Wilson and Henry Desmond, respectively — two pals who assume female alter-egos named Buffy and Hildegard in order to live i … | Continue reading
Debbie Harry and Clem Burke share a mirror backstage at the Paradise, Boston, where Blondie performed with David Johansen supporting them in 1977, according to Roberta Bayley who shot them. Debbie Harry and Clem Burke. (Photo: Roberta Bayley) Blondie drummer Clem Burke often prep … | Continue reading
Since The Fool (they take their name from the joker in tarot cards) arrived in Britain from Holland, they have found that the way they dress, paint, and the way they think have become an influential part of the pop scene. The four who are ‘The Fool’ live and work together behind … | Continue reading
Since the past, cars have always played a crucial role in life. They’ve offered personal transportation, freedom, and convenience for travel and errands, and driven job creation, commerce, and economic growth. They’ve facilitated visiting friends and family, and participating in … | Continue reading
The Benson Murder Case is a 1930 American pre-Code crime film directed by Frank Tuttle and written by S. S. Van Dine and Bartlett Cormack. The film stars William Powell, William “Stage” Boyd, Eugene Pallette, Paul Lukas, Natalie Moorhead, Richard Tucker and May Beatty. The film w … | Continue reading
In 1912, an American businessman named Ed Noble learned of a peppermint candy shaped like a life saver. Through Ed’s pioneering efforts in tinfoil packaging, distinctive label design and easy-reach product display, this candy with its distinctive ‘O’ shape quickly became an every … | Continue reading
Wyatt Earp stands next to a 1926 Packard Model 326 “Opera Coupe” that is believed to have been owned by silent film actor William S. Hart. Tom Mix preferred flashier cars and spared no expense when he went out on the town with Wyatt—the actor was making $7,500 a week at Fox, with … | Continue reading
This selection of photos were taken by Erhard K in 1977 for a photo travel report. Photographed in color, they provide a fascinating glimpse of everyday life in Soviet-era Georgia, as well panoramic shots of Tbilisi landmarks and photos of cars, trucks and buses... Georgia, 1977. … | Continue reading
Born 1913 as Janis Elinore Dremann in Cleveland, Ohio, American actress Janis Carter headed to New York in an attempt to start a career in opera after graduating from college. Although that goal was unsuccessful, she then worked on Broadway, where she was spotted on stage by Darr … | Continue reading
1950s living rooms were characterized by their unique blend of style and functionality, featured a mix of modern and traditional elements, reflective of the post-World War II era’s optimism and the burgeoning consumer culture. Overall, 1950s living rooms combined style and comfor … | Continue reading
Ronnie Spector (August 10, 1943 – January 12, 2022), born Veronica Yvette Bennett, was a major figure in the 1960s music scene, best known as the lead singer of The Ronettes. With her distinctive voice and dynamic stage presence, she became a prominent symbol of the “girl group” … | Continue reading
Kate Bush’s fifth studio album was Hounds of Love which is considered by many music critics to be her best album, and it’s regularly voted one of the greatest albums of all time. The lead single, “Running Up That Hill,” widely regarded as one of her greatest hits, helped sell mor … | Continue reading
Studio portraits of Countess Marie Louise von Larisch-Wallersee (1858–1940), niece of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, with Archduchess Marie Valerie (1868–1924), daughter of Empress Elisabeth. Photographed by K. Koller in Budapest, ca. 1880. Countess Marie Louise Larisch von Moenni … | Continue reading
Émile Gsell (1838 - 1879) was a French photographer who worked in Southeast Asia, becoming the first commercial photographer based in Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City). He participated in at least three scientific expeditions, and the images he produced from the first, to Angkor Wat, … | Continue reading
The painter, graphic artist, production and set designer Josef Fenneker (1895–1956) is one of the most important representatives of artistic film posters in the 1910s and 1920s. He was commissioned primarily by Berlin’s Marmorhaus cinema, which was located on Kurfürstendamm and k … | Continue reading
In the 1970s, Melanie Griffith was an up-and-coming actress who began making a name for herself in Hollywood. Born on August 9, 1957, she was still a teenager at the start of the decade, but she quickly transitioned from modeling to acting. Her first notable roles included appear … | Continue reading
1985 was a huge year for Whitney Houston, shooting her into superstardom after her self-titled debut album was released on Valentine’s Day. Whitney Houston became the best-selling debut album by a female act at the time of its release. The album was also named Rolling Stone’s bes … | Continue reading
Born 1917 as Madelyn Earle Jones in Salley, South Carolina, American actress Lois Collier started her acting career as a model in the 1935 romance-comedy Women Must Dress. From 1940 through 1949, her career would be active and somewhat successful, with her playing mostly heroine … | Continue reading
On August 8, 1970, Janis Joplin bought a headstone for the grave of her greatest influence Bessie Smith at the Mont Lawn Cemetery in Philadelphia. The blues singer’s grave was unmarked until that time. Smith was one of the most popular blues singers of the 1920s and 1930s, but sa … | Continue reading
This carte de visite by A.R. Gould of Carrollton, Ohio show large posters plastered along a thoroughfare in Carrollton, Ohio, tease the arrival of Stow’s Great Varieties, a unique traveling show that performed in several Midwestern states in the 1860s. Reports collected from news … | Continue reading
The Vauxhall 30-98, often regarded as the pinnacle of British sports cars during the Vintage era, holds a special place in the hearts of knowledgeable enthusiasts. While Bentley’s victories at Le Mans garnered more attention, proponents of the 30-98 argue that Vauxhall, having pa … | Continue reading
Before Burger King became royalty among burger restaurants, another burger royal made its bid to take over the throne: Burger Queen. In 1956, Harold and Helen Kite opened the first Burger Queen restaurant in Winter Haven, Florida. In 1961, business partners George Clark and Jim G … | Continue reading
Klute is a 1971 American neo-noir psychological thriller film directed and produced by Alan J. Pakula, and starring Jane Fonda, Donald Sutherland, Charles Cioffi, Nathan George, Dorothy Tristan, Roy Scheider, and Rita Gam. Its plot follows a high-priced New York City call girl wh … | Continue reading
Her name is Jessica Ford Marek, living in Sun Lakes. She was one of the first super models in the world. As hemlines meandered, hourglass figures were kept intact by bullet bras and waist cinchers, crinolines lifted the full circle skirts and stiletto heels and silk hose became t … | Continue reading
For sheer, undiluted resonance, few entertainment-industry tropes can match the singular image of Marilyn Monroe informing the world that “diamonds are a girl’s best friend.” The scene in which she sings those words arrives midway through the classic 1953 comedy, Gentlemen Prefer … | Continue reading