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Jane Fonda
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Veronica Lake
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Sophia Loren in "Two Nights With Cleopatra" (1954)
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Betty White raids the fridge, 1954.
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James Dean and Natalie Wood, 1955
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Marcello Mastroianni and Raquel Welch (1966)
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Phone booth, 1988. Photo by Helen Levitt
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Helen Levitt, Untitled, (Children with Gumball Machine), New York, 1971.
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Her crime was so gruesome, police were left shaken. This is her story.
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Katherine Knight: One of Australia’s most disturbed criminals
True crime stories have become a popular topic in the public eye due to the violent nature of their subjects and the heinous acts they commit. Perhaps due to the nature of the extreme violence these…
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Francis Bacon, Self-Portrait, 1970.
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Eighth Avenue and 42nd Street. NYC, early 1970’s. Photo by Sepp Werkmeister
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Relive the jingles, catchphrases, and characters that defined a decade.
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26 Iconic commercials from the 1980s
TV ads from the past, especially those from the 1980s, hold a special place in many people's hearts, often evoking strong feelings of nostalgia. This sentiment has given rise to popular YouTube…
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His mysterious disappearance still fuels speculation today.
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Percy Fawcett and the Famed Lost City of Z
In the heart of the vast, uncharted wilderness of the Amazon rainforest, there exists a mysterious place that has captured the imaginations of adventurers and scholars alike: the Lost City of Z. A…
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The dark real-life inspiration behind the famous fairy tale.
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What was the real inspiration for Beauty and the Beast?
Did you know that the story of Beauty and the Beast was partially based on a true story? Get the details on the classic fairy tale here.
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Take a virtual tour through time with these rare interior shots.
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Amazing Vintage Photos of the Inside of 1800s Victorian Homes
The Victorian Era was a time of excitement. New inventions were coming out at a pace never seen before in human history. At the same time, living without money was a challenging time. Children…
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Beauty, status, and protection—the surprising reasons behind this iconic practice.
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GoPro in 1960
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Step back in time with rare photos capturing Dolly Parton's journey to stardom.
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Young Dolly Parton: Gorgeous photos of the country music icon
Dolly Parton is a towering figure in country music with a career spanning over six decades. Renowned for her distinctive voice and memorable songs such as "Jolene," "9 to 5," and "I Will Always Love…
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New York, 1960s
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Witness the early charm and charisma of Betty White in these vintage snapshots.
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Stunning photos of a young Betty White
Born on January 17, 1922, in Oak Park, Illinois, Betty White's career spanned seven decades and was filled with memorable roles that showcased her versatility and charm. White was a pioneer from the…
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Then and now West 207th street
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Lisa Larsen, Midtown, 1951.
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Veronica Lake
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Elizabeth Taylor, 1985. Photo by Helmut Newton.
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Betty Brosmer
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Monica Bellucci. Photo by Szilveszter MakĂł.
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Claudia Cardinale
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David Bowie & Susan Sarandon while they were filming “The Hunger”, 1983, dir. Tony Scott.
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Natalie Wood
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Grace Kelly in Jamaica, 1955. Photo by Howell Conant.
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Sophia Loren as the "Woman in Red," 1979. Photographed by David Steen.
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Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill, 1979
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Helen Levitt – Hot dog & pretzel cart, Manhattan, New York, 1976.
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Winona Ryder (born October 29, 1971) photographed by Michel Haddi, 1993
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Winona Ryder, “Night on Earth”, 1991, dir. Jim Jarmusch.
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Winona Ryder photographed by Albert Watson, 1994.
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Marcello Mastroianni & Sophia Loren on the set of “La moglie del prete”, 1970, dir. Dino Risi.
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Photography by Helen Levitt.
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Robert Downey Jr., 1988
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A shocking case of imprisonment and abuse that horrified the world.
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Josef Fritzl: The Horrifying Tale of the 24-Year-Long Captivity
What seemed like an innocent request—helping her father lift a door into place—would mark the beginning of an unimaginable nightmare. On a hot August day in 1984, Elisabeth Fritzl followed her father…
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See the Great War in an entirely new light with these rare, colorized images.
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27 Stunning Photos of World War One in Color
The cataclysmic conflict of World War One occupies a unique position in the panorama of human history, marking a turning point of transformation and tragedy. This article presents a stunning…
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The history of dogs
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Natalie Wood, 1961. Photo by Richard Avedon.
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Gina Lollobrigida, 1955
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Jane Fonda, 1963. Photo by Willy Rizzo.
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Brigitte Bardot. Photo by Sam Levin
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Gina Lollobrigida visits Museo del Prado in Madrid, 1958. Photo by Leo Fuchs.
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Veronica Lake
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Natalie Wood, in a promotional shot for "The Great Race" (1965)
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Clint Eastwood and Claudia Cardinale
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