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• Today in History(1945): Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart Tie the Knot

  
  Beautiful wedding photos of one of old Hollywood's most celebrated couples!
  May 21, 2013

• Today in History(1873): Levi’s Receives Patent for Riveted Blue Jeans

  
  Ever owned a pair of Levi’s jeans and how these killer cool trousers made it to practically everyone’s wardrobe?
  May 20, 2013

• Well-dressed photographers in action with their beautiful cameras and taking photos during the 1962 Cannes Film Festival

  
  Scenes like this where photographers are always on the go with their cameras during the Cannes Film Festival probably haven't changed much--except that there are probably more cameras equipped with zoom lenses!
  May 17, 2013 7 likes

• Elke Sommer against a sea of photographers and spectators and looking back with a shy smile

  
  Couldn't blame those photographers at Cannes for flocking to the gorgeous German actress -- she was a European pin-up favorite who eventually also became a Hollywood favorite in the 1960s!
  May 16, 2013 3 likes

• Muhammad Ali towering over, glaring at, and punching The Beatles

  
  Ali looks serious, George thinks the boxer is fooling around, Ringo looks stunned, John appears in ecstasy, and Paul looks hurt. Whatever was happening that moment, it sure made an interesting photo of these popular people hanging out together!
  May 14, 2013 10 likes

• The Making of a Global Icon: Empire State Building Construction

  
  Among the gems New York City is known for is the iconic Empire State Building, named after the state's nickname. Learn about the early days of this impressive and historical work of architecture that has been inspiring generations of artists, photographers, and musicians in this installment of The Making of a Global Icon.
  May 13, 2013 9 likes

• Paul McCartney open-mouthed and gesturing to fellow Beatles and Yoko Ono during filming for Let It Be

  
  Today actually marks the 43rd anniversary of the premiere of the film documentary Let It Be, which captured scenes from the so-called project which was supposed to bring them back together but instead further drove them apart.
  May 13, 2013 7 likes

• The Analogue Reader: Awesome Vintage Photos of Librarians

  
  Whether you've always wanted to find out what libraries and librarians of ages past looked like, or you simply find yourself in awe looking at photos of interesting libraries (and librarians), I'm sure you're going to enjoy my offering for this installment of The Analogue Reader!
  May 10, 2013 1 comment 4 likes

• Salt Printing: How to do One of the Earliest Photographic Processes in History at Home!

  
  Print images onto ordinary paper turned light-sensitive by some almost magical alchemy from the earliest days of photographic history. Salt your paper with ordinary table-salt and sensitize it with silver-nitrate. Contact print large negatives in the sunlight and see the images appear right before your eyes. No darkroom needed.
  May 08, 2013 7 comments 44 likes

• Robert Landsburg's Brave Final Shots

  
  In our world, there are few people who are most devoted to their profession, who would put their work above life. Despite the fact that people regularly attend management seminars and refresher training, they are often still negligent in their work, but there are exceptions. Such an exception was American photographer Robert Landsburg, who photographed the eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980.
  April 29, 2013 1 comment 12 likes

• Elton John sitting on the ground and showing off his star on the Walk of Fame

  
  Ladies and gentlemen, marvel at the sight of starry starry Elton John showing off his very own spot on Hollywood's Walk of Fame.
  April 29, 2013 2 likes

• Eisenstaedt’s “V-J Day in Times Square“ and Leica Rangefinder Up For Auction

  
  A signed copy of Alfred Eisenstaedt’s iconic "V-J Day in Times Square" photograph along with his Leica Illa rangefinder will be up for auction in WestLicht Photographica Aution this coming May.
  April 23, 2013 8 likes

• Spring Break Getaways: Short Flight to the Turkish Sun

  
  If you want to take that well-deserved break and actually spend it relaxing and enjoying in the sun, you better play safe and head southwards. Only a 3-hour flight from Brussels, the beautiful Turkish coast is the perfect choice for a spring break getaway!
  April 18, 2013 8 likes

• View Photos From The George Eastman House Collection Via Google Art Project

  
  It's a given that every passionate photographer would aspire to look at some of the earliest and most historic photographs in existence. And where else can one see such great display aside from the great George Eastman House?
  April 15, 2013 3 likes

• Today in History: The Beatles Split Up (1970)

  
  On this day, 43 years ago, fans around the world were saddened by the news of The Beatles breaking up after 10 glorious years of making music together. Learn more about the split of the famed British band in this installment of Today in History.
  April 10, 2013 3 likes

• ★ The Battle of Belchite: Lost Memories in Claroscuro

  
  The gruesome history of Guernica is covered in most history books and known by many Europeans. The battle of Belchite, however, has received little to no attention. But the crucial role it played during the Spanish civil war deserves your attention, so please read on and let me tell you its story.
  March 21, 2013 4 comments 2 likes

• Marie Antoinette & Louis XVI Using A Laptop In A Baroque Corner Of Versailles

  
  Let them have technology!
  March 16, 2013 1 comment 8 likes

• Alexander Graham Bell & Wife Mabel Kissing Within A Tetrahedral Kite

  
  This geeky snog may have left the man who invented the telephone feeling high as a kite.
  March 14, 2013 8 likes

• Illuminating Photography: A Quick Camera History Lesson with Eva Timothy

  
  Here’s something quick and fun that you might want to share with your clueless but shutter-happy friend: an animated video by photographer Eva Timothy tracing the evolution of cameras!
  March 07, 2013 5 likes

• Today in History: Andy Warhol Passes Away (1987)

  
  On this day, 26 years ago, influential American artist Andy Warhol succumbed to cardiac arrhythmia after an operation and passed away in New York City. Let us pay tribute to one of the most iconic figures ever to grace the creative world in this installment of Today in History.
  February 22, 2013 2 comments 8 likes