Exposing the Sphinx

In the 1860s, they were uncovering the Great Sphinx of Giza. It’s a limestone statue with a lion’s body and a human head, a mythical creature. This ancient marvel is on the Giza Plateau in Egypt, by the Nile. It’s the oldest big sculpture in Egypt, made by the ancient Egyptians around 2558–2532 BC.

Cars of the Modern Age

The 1950′ were the Era of the Automobile in the States. American families had more income than ever and were moving to the suburbs. Cars were a status symbol of prosperity and modernization – which is why many cars of that era are design to look like airplanes! In the photo, we see models pose with a collection of General Motors’ cars in Michigan in 1956.

Behind the Scenes of “Star Wars”

In this 1980 picture, you see actors from the first Star Wars movies: Peter Mayhew, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and Kenny Baker. Filming Star Wars was exciting, and they became great pals on set. Carrie Fisher was a prankster, chasing them with squirt guns and making Mark Hamill wear her funny outfits, like flowery robes, for laughs.

Dolly Parton and Carl Dean

Check out this adorable 1966 pic of Dolly Parton and her husband, Carl Dean. They got married that same year! In 2018, Dolly shared some love advice: “Stay gone!” She meant they spend time apart, but when together, they cherish each other and do little things that keep their love strong. That’s the secret to their long and happy marriage!

Anthony Bourdain’s Apartment Kitchen

This 1986 photo shows Anthony Bourdain, a beloved and iconic chef. At 30, he’s cooking up a tasty meal in his New York City apartment. Little did he know, a few years later, he’d become the famous culinary expert we adore today. Bourdain wasn’t just known for his cooking; he also stirred up great stories in his books, like the famous “Kitchen Confidential” from the 2000s.

The Top 3 “Perfect Posture” Winners

In May 1956, there was a cool contest in Chicago – the “Perfect Posture” contest. This picture shows the top 3 winners. They judged the winners based on how straight they stood and X-rays. Chiropractors were just starting their business, and this contest was a clever way to promote it and help the industry grow. Quite an unusual competition!