The Story Behind the Roar: MGM Lion Logos in Behind-the-Scenes Photos
The MGM lion is one of the most recognized images in movie history. That circular frame, the Latin phrase “Ars […]
Testing the Bulletproof Vest: The Most Dangerous Job of the 1920s Revealed
The 1920s were a dangerous decade on American streets. Criminal gangs operated openly across major cities, routinely exchanging gunfire with
Last Photos of James Dean Taken Just Hours Before His Death in 1955
On the morning of September 30, 1955, James Dean climbed into a brand-new silver Porsche 550 Spyder and pointed it
The Woman With Ten Brains: The Astonishing Story of Thea Alba in the 1920s
In the 1920s, variety stages across Europe and beyond hosted jugglers, magicians, and contortionists of every kind. But one performer
The Final Words of Kurt Cobain: The Handwritten Suicide Note That Shook 1994
On April 8, 1994, an electrician named Gary Smith arrived at Kurt Cobain’s Seattle home to install security lighting. When
Shocking 1964 Photo Series Captured a Motel Manager Pouring “Acid” Into a Pool to Force Black People Out
On the afternoon of June 18, 1964, a group of Black and white swimmers climbed into the pool at the
These Unusual Mickey Mouse Gas Masks for Children During World War II Had a Surprising Purpose
One month after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States was bracing for more. The mainland felt exposed,
Historic Photos from World War I Reveal the Harsh Reality of the First Modern War
On June 28, 1914, a single gunshot in Sarajevo changed the world. Gavrilo Princip, a member of the Serbian nationalist
The Night Jim Morrison Was Arrested for Indecent Exposure After the Miami Incident
On March 1, 1969, Jim Morrison arrived in Miami, Florida, for what should have been a triumphant homecoming. He was
Incredible Behind-the-Scenes Images Show the Making of Zulu, 1964
In the early 1960s, actor Stanley Baker and director Cy Endfield formed a production company called Diamond Films with one
The Golden Age of Zeppelin and hot air balloon in the Early 1900s Captured in Photos
Before airplanes took over the skies, two very different flying machines ruled the air: the hot air balloon and the
Incredible Human Formations Created by Thousands of U.S. Soldiers During World War I Will Leave You Amazed
During World War I, the U.S. military wanted powerful ways to boost patriotism and recruitment. They commissioned English-born photographer Arthur
Rare Photos of Woodrow Wilson at the Paris Peace Conference, 1919
In December 1918, Woodrow Wilson became the first sitting U.S. president to travel to Europe while in office. He boarded
Historical Photos of Women Voting Through the Years: A Fight for the Ballot
The formal fight for women’s voting rights in the United States began at the Seneca Falls Convention in July 1848.
What Wales, UK looked like in the 1910s through these Fascinating Vintage Photos
In the 1910s, Wales was the industrial engine of the British Empire. The South Wales Valleys sat at the center
Vintage Photos of Soho London in the 1970s, During Its Most Notorious Decade
In the 1970s, Soho was the most densely packed square mile in London. The streets smelled of diesel fumes and
Through Her Day: A Wartime Housewife’s Life in London, 1941
In 1941, Mrs. Olive Day lived in the basement of her home on Drayton Gardens, South Kensington. The Blitz had
These Vintage Images Show How People Got Around in the United States Before Cars
Before the car existed, getting around the United States took serious effort. Most Americans depended on horses and mules for