Two RAF airmen are buried with full military honors by occupying German soldiers, Channel Islands, 1943

An RAF airman is buried with full military honors by occupying German soldiers, 1943. Full military honors were granted by the Luftwaffe at…

The 1950s Cigarette Psychology: 9 Ways of Holding Your Cigarette and Their Meaning

Ever take a moment to notice how people hold their cigarettes? It’s a subtle yet distinct habit. Some grasp them firmly between their…

From Beauty to Tragedy: Candid and Beautiful Photos of Sharon Tate during the 1960s

Sharon Tate, an enchanting figure whose allure and talent left an indelible mark on Hollywood, lives on in the hearts and memories of…

Stunning Photos of a Young Jennifer Connelly from the 1980s

Jennifer Lynn Connelly, born on December 12, 1970, embarked on a multifaceted journey in the entertainment industry. Initially, she found recognition as a…

These Color Photos Capture the Psychedelic Hippie Fashion in London during the 1960s

These striking photographs of psychedelic fashion in London were published in the Paris Match magazine (October 1967 issue) and are taken by photographer…

Vintage photos capture the Edwardian beach style that was elegant but stifling, 1906

A woman on the beach at Ostende, Belgium. Edward Linley Sambourne was one of the first photographers to capture street fashion by using…

Photos of people being ticketed for ‘indecent exposure’ at Rockaway Beach of New York, 1946

In these vintage photos, the LIFE magazine photographer Sam Shere captured the “indecent exposure” phenomenon at Rockaway Beach, New York in 1946. Starting…

Betty Brosmer: The Girl with the Impossible Waist of the 1950s

Betty Brosmer epitomized the classic “hourglass figure,” a title that could easily accompany her image in any fashion glossary. Hailed as the highest-earning…

A police officer issuing a woman a ticket for wearing a bikini on an Italian beach, 1957

Sunglasses aid in the “ticket writing” process. The name for the bikini design was coined in 1946 by French engineer Louis Réard, the…

Stunning photos of young Monica Bellucci in the 1980s

Born on September 30, 1968, Bellucci grew up in the small Italian village of Citta di Castello, where her father owned a trucking…

The story behind Rita Hayworth’s iconic pin-up photo, 1941

Rita Hayworth’s iconic pin-up image. A few months before Pearl Harbor was attacked, LIFE magazine ran a black-and-white photograph of an up-and-coming movie…

Photos of Victorian women who never cut their hair, 1860-1900

In the Victorian era, the woman’s hair was considered an important part of her appearance and it marked her status and her femininity.…