Windblown Jackie, 1971

People simply could not get enough of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, the beautiful young widow of the slain President who married a fabulously wealthy…

The Hooded Man, 2003

Hundreds of photojournalists covered the conflict in Iraq, but the most memorable image from the war was taken not by a professional but…

The Helmet Art: Vintage Photographs of Graffiti on Soldiers’ Helmets During the Vietnam War

Amid the chaos and violence of the Vietnam War, American soldiers adorned their helmets with intricate and often striking artwork. These helmet designs…

Munich Massacre, 1972

The Olympics celebrate the best of humanity, and in 1972 Germany welcomed the Games to exalt its athletes, tout its democracy and purge…

JFK Assassination, Frame 313, 1963

It is the most famous home movie ever, and the most carefully studied image, an 8-millimeter film that captured the death of a…

Bizarre Beauty Pageants: Vintage Photos of the Weirdest Competitions Ever Held, 1920s-1960s

Beauty pageants have been a part of American culture for over a century, with the Miss America pageant being one of the most…

Stunning Pictures of Miss America Beauty Pageants from the Early Days

The Miss America beauty pageant, a cherished American tradition, has been a symbol of grace, talent, and beauty for nearly a century. Since…

US Marine discovers a near-dead baby in a cave in the jungle of Saipan island, 1944

American Marine cradling tiny infant’s barely living body which was found face down in a cave where native islanders had been hiding to…

Stunning Color Historical Photos of Native Americans from the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries

As the 20th century approached, Native American communities faced mounting challenges to their existence and traditional ways of life. After the Civil War,…

Bison Skulls to be Used for Fertilizer, 1870

Bison were hunted for their skins, with the rest of the animal left behind to decay on the ground. Bison were hunted almost…