Looking back at old Oscars photos, especially from the 1970s, sends nostalgic chills down my spine. There’s something almost haunting about those images — they evoke memories of a different era, a different America,…
Category: Historical Photos
I Remarried After My Wife’s Passing — One Day My Daughter Said, ‘Daddy, New Mom Is Different When You’re Gone’
Two years after my wife’s passing, I remarried, hoping to rebuild my family. But when my 5-year-old daughter whispered, “Daddy, new mom is different when you’re gone,” I was stunned. Strange noises…
Beyond the Frames: Rare and Incredible Behind the Scenes Photos on the Sets of Famous Movies
These rare glimpses behind the camera lens transport us to a time when practical effects reigned supreme, and creativity knew no bounds. From masterful makeup and prosthetics to awe-inspiring animatronics and meticulously…
When Americans said goodbye to alcohol, 1920-1933
Prohibition agents dump liquor out of a raided building, 1929. Prohibition was the attempt to outlaw the production and consumption of alcohol in the United States. The call for prohibition began primarily…
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…
The Forgotten Era of the Airships in Rare Photographs, 1900s-1940s
The German zeppelin Hindenburg floats past the Empire State Building over Manhattan, on August 8, 1936, en route to Lakehurst, New Jersey, from Germany. The history of airships begins, like the history…
One of the World’s Largest Log Cabin: The magnificent Forestry Building in Portland that was lost in a fire, 1905
The Forestry Building in 1956. Dubbed by the media as the “world’s largest log cabin,” (actually, second largest), the Forestry Building was constructed as part of Portland’s Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition…
These Photographs Capture the American struggle during The Great Depression, 1929-1940
A cotton sharecropper with his family at their home in Hale County, Alabama, 1935. Nobody could tell exactly when it began and nobody could predict when it would end. At the outset,…
It’s All About Vespa: Vintage Ads and Celebrities’ Glamour on These Classic Scooters
The Vespa scooter, an emblem of style, functionality, and an era marked by post-war revival, carries with it a legacy that extends far beyond mere mobility. Conceived in 1946, the Vespa was…
Here’s How To Spot It – This Penny In Circulation is Worth $85,000
Do you know how to spot this penny? Coins are one of those things that are hiding everywhere, and sometimes they can be worth much more than their actual coin value. And…