This Is What Air Travel Was Like in the 1930s and 1940s
While mankind’s foray into flying began in the early 20th century, the modern air travel industry as we know it didn’t truly grow its roots until the 1930s. The era marked the biggest leaps in the expansion of the industry,…
Vintage Photos Show the Life in Central Park in Summer 1961
New York’s Central Park has been around, in various incarnations, for roughly 150 years. In that time it has been hailed as a masterpiece of landscape design; has served as a punchline in jokes about muggings and violent crime; provided…
Christmas at Home: Vintage Photos Show a Family Enjoying a Happy Reunion in a Small Kansas Town in 1945
Everywhere across the land last week the railroad trains were jammed with servicemen and ex-servicemen bound for their first Christmas at home in many a long year. As they pounded eastward, the crowded, crack trains of the Santa Fe slowed…
The 1964 New York World’s Fair Through Found Color Photos
The 1964/1965 New York World’s Fair held over 140 pavilions, 110 restaurants, for 80 nations (hosted by 37), 24 US states, and over 45 corporations to build exhibits or attractions at Flushing Meadows Park in Queens, NY with numerous pools…
The Gentle Grace of Emma Watson: A Glimpse into Her Inner Softness .sn
Emma Watson’s eyes are often described as a window to her soul, reflecting a profound sense of empathy and serenity. Their subtle warmth and kindness convey a depth of character that resonates with those who encounter her. Whether in candid…
10 Surprising Things American Women Couldn’t Do in the 1960s
It was not so long ago that these things below were the reality for women. If you’re 45 or older, you were born into this world. Have a look back at 10 surprising things women could not do in the…
44 Color Snaps That Show How the 1980s New Year’s Eve Parties Were Like
A set of color snaps from Flickr‘s members that shows how people celebrated the New Year from the 1980s. 1980s New Year’s Eve Parties Were 1980s New Year’s Eve Parties Were 1980s New Year’s Eve Parties Were 1980s New Year’s Eve…
55 Amazing Black and White Photos Capture Street Scenes of Liverpool in the 1980s
Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough in Merseyside, England. It is the tenth largest English district by population and its metropolitan area is the fifth largest in the United Kingdom. In the 19th century, Liverpool was a major port…
Fascinating historical photos show families picking hops in the English countryside, 1900-1950
These fascinating black and white pictures show the hop picker families of Kent from the early 1900s. Before mechanization hop-picking was a hugely labor-intensive process. Consequently, farmers needed extra workers. This help came in the form of families, usually women…
24 Interesting Black and White Photos That Document Everyday Life in Britain During the 1970s
Homer Sykes is a Canadian-born British photographer whose career has included personal projects and landscape photography. During his career as well as his commercial magazine assignments Homer has worked on personal photographic documentary projects. These include documenting traditional British folklore customs,…