He was one of the few photographers who were using color photography techniques at the time. As the war was drawing to a close in 1945, Jaeger hid the photographs in a leather suitcase. He then encountered American soldiers prompting fears of potential arrest and prosecution for carrying around so many images of such a wanted man. When the soldiers opened the case, however, their attention was distracted by a bottle of cognac they found there, which they opened and shared with Jaeger....

On July 8, 1853, the “black ships of evil mein” billowing smoke and riding without oar or sail were first seen off of Edo harbor. The mission was to be the defining point at the end of the feudal period and the beginning of the new age. In the words of the Emperor’s reply to the President the following spring, “we are governed by imperative necessity.” Japan could no longer isolate itself from the rest of the world....

The British came up with the idea of settling hundreds of thousands of refugees, mainly women, and children, from Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Turkey, and the former Yugoslavia, in Egypt, Syria, and Palestine. The program was called the Middle East Relief and Refugee Administration (MERRA). Upon arriving in a camp, refugees first had to register with camp officials and receive camp-issued identification cards. These identification cards — which they had to carry with them at all times — included information such as the refugee’s name, their camp identification number, information on their educational and work history, and any special skills they possessed....

Industrialized global warfare, as seen during the World Wars, called for the involvement of massive numbers of human beings. At the time, most societies were still starkly divided along gender lines, with certain jobs being seen as solely for men and others for women. When they started running out of men to join the military, many nations began employing women in supporting roles, from producing ammunition to nursing to administering military bases....

Its curving lines and amoeba-like voids represent the mutation of the prewar streamlined style into a new expression based on organic, rather than machine-made, forms. The frame was made from two steel clamshell halves pressed together into a monocoque and the front fork and mudguard were all one piece. According to Leon Dixon and the National Bicycle History Archive Of America (NBHAA.com): The prototype featured a driveshaft and a hub dynamo that stored energy when riding downhill and gave a boost when riding uphill....

A sex symbol while under contract at 20th Century Fox, Mansfield was known for her well-publicized personal life and publicity stunts. Her film career was short-lived, but she had several box-office successes and won a Theatre World Award and a Golden Globe Award. Mansfield enjoyed success in the role of fictional actress Rita Marlowe in the Broadway play Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? (1955–1956), which she reprised in the film adaptation of the same name (1957)....

As one of the most iconic and influential country music stars of all time, Dolly’s journey from humble beginnings in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee to becoming a global sensation is nothing short of remarkable. Her music has touched the souls of millions, and her infectious personality and authentic charm have won over countless more. With vintage photos that capture her essence, we take a glimpse into the life and legacy of this legendary artist, a woman whose impact on the world extends far beyond the boundaries of the music industry....

In the mid-nineteenth century, however, naval warfare changed dramatically and so innovation was needed. This innovation came in the form of the ironclad warship. The Crimean War produced halting steps toward mechanized combat at sea, but not until the American Civil War did a navy conduct a campaign fought from start to finish by seagoing machines. The first ironclads, developed in Europe by the French, were merely the standard ship design of the time with added metal plates on the side to protect against deadlier artillery....

The landing ships are putting cargo ashore on Omaha beach, taking advantage of the low tide. Among identifiable ships present are LST-532 (in the center of the view); USS LST-262 (3rd LST from right); USS LST-310 (2nd LST from right); USS LST-533 (partially visible at far right); and USS LST-524. The LST-262 was one of 10 Coast Guard-manned LSTs that participated in the invasion of Normandy. Note barrage balloons overhead and army “half-track” convoy forming up on the beach....

Back in the day, Gigli found himself working out of a studio on East 58th Street in the heart of Manhattan. Across the street stood a series of townhouses, set for demolition. Intent on capturing the beauty of the buildings before it was gone for good, the artist set to work on crafting the perfect image to memorialize the neighborhood he had come to love so well. He hadn’t the money to pay for professional models – or an access to a budget for a picture that had no sponsorship....

According to the article, the monk had spent his entire life on Mount Athos. While the story of the Greek monk who never saw a woman is intriguing, it’s important to note that there is no way to verify the accuracy of this account. As the story goes, in 1856, just after 4 hours after his birth, his mother passed away. Since no father or other family members came forward, the boy was abandoned on the steps of a monastery atop Mount Athos....

And museums as big and well-stocked as the Imperial War Museums have plenty of the ones you’d expect to find: tanks, jets, helmets, guns, and the like. But there was a whole lot more to the war—and a surprising amount of it is, well, downright weird. Weird War Two pulls the strangest items from deep within the IWM’s archives to offer a surprising new, wildly entertaining angle on the war....

Embark on a captivating journey through time as we delve into the enchanting world of vintage toys. In this article, we invite you to revisit the cherished toys of bygone eras, each a testament to the enduring appeal of childhood imagination and creativity. From the timeless charm of the Easy-Bake Oven to the strategic allure of the Simon Game, these vintage treasures offer a glimpse into the playtime experiences of generations past....

He was the founder of Jeet Kune Do, a hybrid martial arts philosophy drawing from different combat disciplines that is often credited with paving the way for modern mixed martial arts. Lee is considered by critics, media, and other martial artists to be the most influential martial artist of all time and a pop culture icon of the 20th century, who bridged the gap between East and West. He is credited with promoting Hong Kong action cinema and helping to change the way Asians were presented in American films....

An album’s artwork represents the first impression to many fans and it creates an aesthetic vibe about its music. In the days before the internet, bands would have to rely on their covers to catch the eye of any potential fans. And many people discovered their favorite bands by simply picking up an album simply because it looked cool. Unfortunately not all the bands or singers were able to pull off a good album cover....

The Battle of Stalingrad was amongst the bloodiest battles ever fought in the history of warfare with more than 2 million casualties. On January 20, 1943, the 65th Soviet Army broke through the German defensive lines around Stalingrad and by January 22 had reached Gumrak, the last German airfield equipped to land transport planes carrying supplies into the cauldron and evacuating the wounded. The fate of the 6th Army was sealed....

The image, taken by Ralph Crane, was featured on LIFE magazine as a Picture of the Week in the May 22, 1944, issue. The original caption: “When he said goodbye two years ago to Natalie Nickerson, 20, a war worker of Phoenix, Ariz., a big, handsome Navy lieutenant promised her a Jap. Last week Natalie received a human skull, autographed by her lieutenant and 13 friends, and inscribed: “This is a good Jap—a dead one picked up on the New Guinea beach....

In 1921 she was used by the London Metropolitan Police for traffic control. On 31 May 1921, the British government canceled all airship development for financial reasons. Military airships were scrapped, but as a civilian airship R.33 was mothballed instead. In 1925, after being inactive for nearly four years, the reconditioned R.33 emerged from her shed at Cardington. With the resurrection of airship construction in 1925, the reconditioned R33 was brought out and sent back to Pulham for further tests and again used for training....

This photo collection of vintage ads gives a glimpse into how the computer industry developed in the early 1980s. Magazines were rife with these types of ads emphasizing a few particular selling points such as the new computer tech being educational, would help with your homework, would bring the whole family together in joy and harmony, and that would help the kids succeed. During this time technology developed to a point where manufacturers could place millions of transistors on a single circuit chip....

The intention had been to photograph the British troops rehearsing in drag for their Christmas charity performance which also was another way to keep themselves entertained. Suddenly the troops were scrambled to deal with the approach of Luftwaffe bombers flying across the Channel to mount raids over southern England. With no time to change back into their uniforms, the men went to their battle stations still dressed head to toe in women’s clothing and wearing their helmets....