McDonald Brother’s store in San Bernadino, California, 1953. When McDonald’s was first founded in the 1940s by brothers Dick and Mac McDonald, it was actually […]
Category: Historical Photos
Stunning Color Historical Photos of Native Americans from the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
As the 20th century approached, Native American communities faced mounting challenges to their existence and traditional ways of life. After the Civil War, large numbers […]
Stunning Photos of a Young Helen Mirren from the 1960s and 1970s
Helen Mirren was born in London to a Russian-born father and a Scottish mother. The family’s last name was Mironoff until Helen’s father decided to […]
Bizarre Snippets: Weird Historical Photos with Interesting Backstories
Step back in time with us as we embark on a journey through an extraordinary collection of rare historical photos, providing undeniable evidence that humanity’s […]
The Post-War Ruins of Dresden Through Rare Photographs, 1945
Dresden in ruins after Allied bombings, February 1945. At the end of World War II, the city of Dresden was in ruins, all its buildings […]
The Bygone Knife Grinders of France: Working on Their Stomachs to Preserve Their Backs, 1900s
In early 20th-century France, knife grinding was a vital yet grueling trade, requiring long hours and careful precision. In the town of Thiers—famed as the […]
Retro Kitchens of the Future: Discovering the Dream Kitchens of Yesteryear
During the mid-20th century, a wave of futuristic optimism swept through society, inspiring people to envision how technology and design would transform their everyday lives. […]
Stunning and Rare Color Photos from the First World War, 1914-1918
The First World War, also known as the Great War, was one of the deadliest conflicts in human history. It lasted from 1914 to 1918 […]
Colorized portraits of Ellis Island immigrants, 1906-1911
“Ruthenian woman.” Historically inhabiting the kingdom of the Rus ranging from parts of modern-day Slavic-speaking countries, this example of Ruthenian traditional dress consisted of a […]
Photochrom postcards capture Ireland in vibrant colors, 1890s
These vivid color photographs of Ireland were produced as tourist mementos and postcards using a technique called Photochrom. The collection features the main cities of […]