Amid the chaos and violence of the Vietnam War, American soldiers adorned their helmets with intricate and often striking artwork. These helmet designs…
The Olympics celebrate the best of humanity, and in 1972 Germany welcomed the Games to exalt its athletes, tout its democracy and purge…
It is the most famous home movie ever, and the most carefully studied image, an 8-millimeter film that captured the death of a…
Beauty pageants have been a part of American culture for over a century, with the Miss America pageant being one of the most…
The Miss America beauty pageant, a cherished American tradition, has been a symbol of grace, talent, and beauty for nearly a century. Since…
American Marine cradling tiny infant’s barely living body which was found face down in a cave where native islanders had been hiding to…
As the 20th century approached, Native American communities faced mounting challenges to their existence and traditional ways of life. After the Civil War,…
Bison were hunted for their skins, with the rest of the animal left behind to decay on the ground. Bison were hunted almost…
It’s 1918 and France was caught in the final year of World War I. American photographer Lewis Hine traveled across the country for…
These photos were taken in 1950 by Life Magazine photographer Ed Clark who got a call from a friend at 20th Century Fox…
Actresses and models often take inspiration from Marilyn Monroe, but did Marilyn herself pay tribute to Hollywood legends of the past? In 1958,…
It seems that the guy on the left holding her up is enjoying the view. This photo shows Marlene Dietrich passionately kissing an…