by CU Newswire | May 5, 2026 | Culture Pop!
Extravagantly dressed celebrities and designers made their way up the famous Met staircase Monday evening. The fundraiser is one of the fashion industry’s biggest nights.
by CU Newswire | May 5, 2026 | Yesteryear
In the heart of the Swinging Sixties, Pattie Boyd emerged as one of the most captivating faces of British fashion. With her long golden hair, wide doe eyes, and effortless elegance, she defined the era’s ideals of beauty and youthful rebellion.
These stunning fashion portraits capture Boyd at the peak of her modeling career, embodying the spirit of 1960s London, a time of mini-skirts, bold eyeliner, and liberated glamour. Whether posing in chic mod outfits, flowing bohemian dresses, or elegant high-fashion looks, Pattie exuded both innocence and seductive charm, becoming not just a top model, but a true style icon and muse of the decade.
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| Pattie Boyd in brown and black checked Welsh tweed by Graham Smith, photo by Eugene Vernier, Vogue UK, March 1962 |
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| Pattie Boyd, Covent Garden market, London in September 1963 |
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| Pattie Boyd, photo by Eric Swayne, 1963 |
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| Pattie Boyd at her home photographed by Larry Ellis, London, March 3, 1964 |
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| Pattie Boyd at her home photographed by Larry Ellis, London, March 3, 1964 |
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by CU Newswire | May 5, 2026 | Yesteryear
In 1956, the French government officially banned the serving of wine, beer, and cider in school cafeterias to children under the age of 14. Prior to this ban, it was common practice for French schoolchildren to be served these beverages during lunch, with some reports indicating they were entitled to up to half a liter a day.
Wine was considered a nutritional staple rather than a vice. It was believed to aid digestion, provide energy, and strengthen” young bodies.
During the early 20th century, alcohol was thought to have antibacterial properties that could kill microbes and prevent colds. In areas where clean drinking water was scarce, diluted wine was often seen as a safer alternative.
Many parents encouraged the practice, sometimes even sending their children to school with their own bottles of wine or cider in their lunch baskets.
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by CU Newswire | May 5, 2026 | Yesteryear
In 1977, Michael and La Toya Jackson shared a Manhattan apartment while Michael was in New York City filming the movie musical
The Wiz, in which he played the Scarecrow. These rare candid photos, captured by photographer Araldo di Crollalanza, offer a glimpse into their daily lives during this pivotal year, showing them relaxing in their living area, sharing meals at a glass dining table, and spending time in their kitchen.
Michael moved to NYC in July 1977 to rehearse and film his first movie, alongside Diana Ross. This project led to his first collaboration with producer Quincy Jones, who arranged the film’s score. The siblings became regulars at the legendary nightclub Studio 54. Michael famously celebrated his 19th birthday there in August 1977 with La Toya and their sister Janet. Beyond clubbing, they attended high-profile events together, such as a party hosted by Woody Allen in August and a press conference for The Wiz in September.
Author Truman Capote once described Michael and La Toya as “oases of innocence” amidst the hedonistic culture of New York’s nightlife during that era.
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by CU Newswire | May 5, 2026 | Yesteryear
The mid-19th century was a transformative era for America, a time when the horizon felt endless and the wilderness was a daily reality for many. These rare vintage photographs provide a hauntingly beautiful window into that vanished world, capturing the rugged authenticity of life under the open sky.
During this period, outdoor life was defined by both survival and a deep-seated sense of wonder. Whether it was the somber stillness of a Civil War camp or the adventurous spirit of explorers charting unknown territories, each frame tells a story of resilience.
These photos do more than just record faces and landscapes, they preserve the very atmosphere of the 1850s and 1860s, a time before the roar of modern industry, when the great outdoors was a vast, silent stage for the American soul.
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| A photographer aims his lens at a group of ladies and gentlemen standing in front of a pavilion inside Congress Park at Saratoga Springs, New York |
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| “Four Mile Run” Va. Feby 1864 |
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| A bearded man, sitting in his canvas-covered wagon and holding the reins of his horse, pauses along a narrow lane wet from recent rain |
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| A child dressed in ruffled shirt, cape and fur hat sits on a horse in the front yard of a home adorned with four stately columns, Latrobe, Pennsylvania |
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| A crowd of folks gather around the Glen Mountain House in Watkins Glen, New York |
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