Over 160 years ago, the world was in a state of transition. The Industrial Revolution had laid the groundwork for an upcoming rapid modernization; steamships and telegraph lines were making… Read More

Prohibition in the United States lasted from 1920, when the 18th amendment prohibiting the sale of alcohol went into effect, until 1933, with its repeal via the 21st amendment.During the Pro… Read More

These beautiful color photos from KurtClark were taken by his parents that documented everyday life of the family from the 1950s and 1960s. The cities includes Anchorage, and Sand… Read More

Enoch Bolles (1883-1976) was one of the best known of the Art Deco era pin-up artists, mostly because of the massive exposure his images received on newsstands from coast to coast. Enoch Bol… Read More

During the 1940s photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt was assigned to cover the Corset and Underwear Review for LIFE magazine. The photos from the show depicts the models both backstage and on th… Read More

Born 1936 in Ancona, a city and a seaport in the Marche region in central Italy, Italian award-winning actress Virna Lisa Pieralisi, better known as Virna Lisi, was discovered in Paris by tw… Read More

The 1980s were such a memorable time, especially for fashion. The fashion trend in this period was bold, and can be commended for its creativity.The 1980s attire was bright, flashy, and espe… Read More

Mary Ellen Mark (1941-2015) put her hands on photography in the 1960s, depicting streets scenes in her native Philadelphia as well as anti-Vietnam and women’s rights demonstrations in… Read More

North Korea is one of the most closely-guarded countries in the world - rarely are people allowed in, and photography is banned.Vintage advertising shows how then-leader Kim Il-sung attempte… Read More

Johnny Clem was a soldier in the service of the United States for most of his life. He was born on August 13, 1851, in Newark, Ohio. His actual name was John Joseph Klem.When President Abrah… Read More