"I recently gained a new obsession, and I'm ready to share it with the world: finding and analyzing rare vintage images. A picture speaks a thousand words, and these photographs tell us more about history than a textbook chapter ever could. So even if you think history is boring, I'm well-equipped to change your mind, and give you some delicious food for your brain to chew on today."
"11. "Foot binding" was a cultural process that was popular in China until the mid-20th century. Basically, it involves breaking and tying your feet extremely tightly for aesthetic reasons, often starting as young as 4 or 5 years old. But, of course, it had dire medical consequences, sometimes leading to paralysis and occasionally even death. Here's what people's feet often looked like after foot binding:"
"This one is wild, so get ready. In this 1961 snapshot from the Cleopatra movie set, Elizabeth Taylor is sitting on her then-husband Eddie Fisher's lap. Standing next to them is none other than Richard Burton, her costar in the film. Now, get this: In 1964, Elizabeth left Eddie to marry Richard. So this picture has a *lot* of tea hidden inside it."
A curated set presents fifty rare vintage photographs spanning more than a century of history. The images capture iconic and lesser-known moments, from Elvis Presley being drafted into the U.S. Army in 1958 to cultural practices such as Chinese foot binding and its severe medical consequences. The collection includes intimate celebrity snapshots, such as Elizabeth Taylor seated with Eddie Fisher and Richard Burton on the Cleopatra set, and candid moments like James Dean at a gas station hours before his fatal crash. The photographs offer vivid, unexpected snapshots that illuminate personal stories and broader historical contexts.
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