I am wildly fascinated by this graphic, found in an article called The Zodiac Man.
Image credits: A woodcut recreation of an image by A. G. de Brocar, 1495, in Johannes de Ketham’s Libro de medicina (1517).
Japanese Typewriter from the 1950s
This vintage Japanese typewriter is utterly fascinating.
Scenes From the First American Shopping Mall (1956)
In 1956, the Southdale Center in Edina, Minnesota, opened its doors and became America’s first climate-controlled indoor shopping mall.
Vintage Gaming Consoles
An impressive archive, hundreds of old handheld consoles: electronicplastic.com
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Fancy Dress
I just stumbled upon this gem of a Tweet. I mean, look at these images? Look at the happy carrot man!
Old Concept Cars
This archive of old concept cars is pure delight! I love you, internet! (If only it didn’t feature all those ads. Ugh)
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Instant Lettering: A Letraset Database
A growing online database of Letraset Sheets. Be still my heart.
Transactional Analysis : “Games People Play”
Vintage videos with Dr. Berne about Transnational Analysis, a system for understanding people’s behavior who are trying to change people’s behavior and for predicting people’s behavior.
The Legendary Citroën DS
I love this car.
Around the World City Radio
A retro-style receiver that plays radio stations from 18 cities around the world. FUN!
New York Is My Kind of Town
Downtown 81 is a rare snapshot of an ultra-hip subculture of post-punk era Manhattan, starring Basquiat.
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Young Americans
David Bowie and Cher sing duet of “Young Americans” and other songs on 1975 Variety Show. Wow.
“Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
The first and last time Mister Rogers sang “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” on TV. My heart!
Olivetti Valentine
I have a soft spot for old typewriters. Look at this beauty. There’s a plethora of other models here. Jessica Hische said she had a good experience buying from this Etsy Seller. Good to know.
Walkman’s 40th Anniversary
I remember how the buttons felt on this Walkman. It was my most priced possession. And my heart broke when someone broke into our car and stole it. Happy 40th Walkman Anniversary, SONY!
Logan’s Run
This movie, Logan’s Run, made such an impression on me as a kid. I guess I was about 14 the last time I saw it with my dad. Excited to watch it again and re-experience it with a grown-up-point-of-view.
Apple Macintosh Frogger
Anyone remember Frogger? I played this for hoooooours approx 1984!
New York City in 1911
How delightful is this old film of New York City in the year 1911. My kids and I just watched this in amazement.
Slowed down footage to a natural rate and added in sound for ambiance. This film was taken by the Swedish company Svenska Biografteatern on a trip to America.
Automatic Adding Machine (1950s)
Completely in love with this Automatic Adding Machine from the 1950s! Long live analog!
Earthrise
Earthrise tells the story of the first image captured of the Earth from space in 1968. Told through the voices of the Apollo 8 astronauts themselves, the film recounts their experiences and memories and explores the beauty, awe, and grandeur of the Earth against the blackness of space. Read the story here.
(Thanks Bobby)
Conserve The Sound
Conserve the Sound« is an online museum for vanishing and endangered sounds. The sound of a dial telephone, a walkman, a analog typewriter, a pay phone, a 56k modem, a nuclear power plant or even a cell phone keypad are partially already gone or are about to disappear from our daily life. Love this!
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