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• The Legend of the Christmas Stocking

  
  It's finally Christmas Eve today -- have you checked if your Christmas stockings are already hanging somewhere in your home? How many of us are even still doing this Yuletide tradition? If you've ever wondered about the origins of the Christmas custom, read on and also take a look at some from many holidays past!
  December 24, 2012 3 likes

• Halloween Parties of Many Years Past

  
  I'm guessing many of you guys have been attending Halloween parties these past few days, or at least planning to go to one. To get you in the mood for partying the fright night away, take a look at some vintage photos of Halloween parties from as far back as the early 1900s!
  October 30, 2012 1 comment 3 likes

• ★ Magical Hole-y Photos by Amy Friend

  
  Vintage photos already have that nostalgic and sometimes even magical feel, but a Canadian artist has found a simple yet smart way to give them an even more enchanting look. Curious? Find out after the jump!
  September 17, 2012 2 comments 19 likes

• ★ The First Modern Olympic Games

  
  Now that the London games are all set to open today, we bring you yet another teeny look at the pages of history to satisfy that curiosity about the first Olympic Games in the modern times.
  July 27, 2012 2 comments 5 likes

• Vintage Photographs Transformed Into Collectible Character Cards

  
  Artist Alex Gross gives these vintage 19th Century cabinet photos a twist by painting over and transforming them into colorful portraits of pop culture characters. Read more after the jump.
  January 28, 2012 5 comments 19 likes

• Taming the Beast: Vintage Lion Tamer Photos

  
  While circus acts involving animals have become controversial in recent times, there was once a time when these were usual segments of a troupe's performance. Among the most popular of these were lion taming acts, where a trainer gets the so-called king of the jungle to do breathtaking and often dangerous tricks.
  January 25, 2012 4 comments 11 likes

• Old-School Cosplay Photos from the 80s

  
  Los Angeles Science Fiction Society recently posted photos from a science fiction convention in the 80's. Dik Daniels shot a series of photos of 80's cosplayers. Let's take a look at these old-school sci-fi enthusiasts from the olden days.
  January 11, 2012 1 comment 8 likes

• Once Upon a Christmastime

  
  Every country, town, and family who celebrates the Yuletide season have one or two photos that tell something interesting about Christmastime around a certain period. Let's take a look at some vintage Christmas photos and see how they compare with today's modern holiday scenes!
  December 15, 2011 2 comments 10 likes

• Cat Ladies

  
  A ‘Cat Lady’ is a sterotype term for single women who take care of cats. In some places, women who have cats are said to become spinsters for life. Read more about cat ladies and view some vintage photos here.
  October 28, 2011 10 comments 23 likes

• Haunted Locations: Winchester Mystery House

  
  The Winchester Mystery House is a famous tourist spot in California. This mansion has intrigued many throughout the years. What is it that makes this place so frightful yet intriguing? Find out after the break.
  October 10, 2011 1 comment 6 likes