Sergeant Frank Praytor Nurtures Tiny Kitten During Korean War 1952
Sergeant Frank Praytor caring for a two-week-old kitten at the height of the Korean War in 1952
Utterly Unique Photos
Old and new photographs that can sometimes be odd or surreal but are always unique with an interesting backstory.
Playful French Kids: Innocent Game Inspired by Historical Guillotine Execution
French children playing guillotine execution in 1959; the last such execution took place in 1977
Discover the Harmonies of Fiddlin’ Cowan Powers Family Band, 1924!
Fiddlin’ Cowan Powers Family Band ca. 1924
Incredible Survival Story: 15-Year-Old Mary Vincent’s Brave Fight
Mary Vincent photographed in 1978. 15yo Mary survived being assaulted, having her arms cut off with an axe by her attacker, being thrown down a 30 ft cliff and left for dead. She packed the stumps with mud and climbed back up, walked 3 miles naked in search of help. I’ve linked to her story …
Bunnies Rebel: Chicago Playboy Club Protest, June 18, 1975
Bunnies strike at the Playboy Club. (In Chicago, in Illinois, in the U.S.A., on June 18, C.E.1975)
Vintage Missouri Kitchen: 1938 Lady Preparing Delicious Homemade Gravy
A lady preparing gravy in the kitchen, Missouri, 1938.
Albert Pierrepoint: Haunting Journey Home After Executing Ruth Ellis, 1955
Albert Pierrepoint (left) on his way home via Euston Station after executing Ruth Ellis. 1955.
Heroic Helicopter Escape: Nadine’s Daring Rescue of Michel Vaujour
Nadine Vaujour flying a helicopter close to the roof of Santé Prison in order to help her husband, Michel Vaujour escape his prison sentence for bank robbery. 1986. A few more details about this in the comments.