This gold and enamel ring was made in Italy in the 17th-century. Diamonds are set in the skull’s eye sockets and nose, and in the crossbones. Memento mori rings – from the Latin ‘remember that you must die’ – were intended to remind the wearer of the brevity of life. (760x615)

This gold and enamel ring was made in Italy in the 17th-century. Diamonds are set in the skull’s eye sockets and nose, and in the crossbones. Memento mori rings – from the Latin ‘remember that you must die’ – were intended to remind the wearer of the brevity of life.

Jacques Mesrine, the notorious French gangster and bank robber, poses for the cameras with his Colt Trooper Mk III (1978).

Jacques Mesrine, the notorious French gangster and bank robber shot by police in 1979. He was killed in a hail of 52 bullets—without warning. In the past Mesrine had joked that the police should shoot first and ask questions later.

Jacques Mesrine, the notorious French gangster and bank robber shot by police in 1979. He was killed in a hail of 52 bullets—without warning. In the past Mesrine had joked that the police should shoot first and ask questions later.

Jacques Mesrine, the notorious French gangster and bank robber was shot by police in 1979. He was killed in a hail of 52 bullets—without warning. In the past Mesrine had joked that the police should shoot first and ask questions later.

Jacques Mesrine, the notorious French gangster and bank robber, poses for the cameras with his Colt Trooper Mk III (1978).

Jacques Mesrine, the notorious French gangster and bank robber, poses for the cameras with his Colt Trooper Mk III (1978).

This is Captain Blood, the man who stole the Crown Jewels (very briefly) – and not only got away with it, but was given a pension for life by Charles II.

This is Captain Blood, the man who stole the Crown Jewels (very briefly) – and not only got away with it, but was given a pension for life by Charles II.

A “Reading Station” by Charles Hindley & Co., London, с. 1890

An Italian phrase book for American soldiers from 1943

The Von Erich wrestling dynasty — Legendary Texas wrestler Fritz Von Erich would push all five of his sons into the ring, the family rising to massive fame in the 1980s. All but one would soon die, three by suicide, prompting rumors of a family curse. Only Kevin, eldest brother, still lives.

Does anyone actually enjoy the Conky bullshit

On this day in 1916 Emma Goldman, a crusader for women’s rights and social justice, was arrested in New York City for lecturing and distributing materials about birth control, she was sentenced to two weeks hard labour. As her 2nd mugshot attests, she was also Queen of the side-eye.

Charlton Moses Heston and Stephan Boyd on a scooter while shooting in Rome for the film, BEN-HUR. 1959

On this day in 1916 Emma Goldman, a crusader for women’s rights and social justice, was arrested in New York City for lecturing and distributing materials about birth control, she was sentenced to two weeks hard labour.

On this day in 1916 Emma Goldman, a crusader for women’s rights and social justice, was arrested in New York City for lecturing and distributing materials about birth control, she was sentenced to two weeks hard labour.

At a birthday party at John Lennon's New York apartment in 1984, Steve Jobs introduces the Macintosh to Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, and John Lennon's son, Sean.

This Irving Penn portrait from 1947 of the hulking Arctic explorer Peter Freuchen and his chic wife, Dagmar gets posted about a fair bit. But his is a story that needs to be told far and wide. A brief outline is below.

This is Wojtek, the WWII bear who drank beer, ate cigarettes, & carried artillery shells at Monte Cassino. Drafted into the Polish Army, he was promoted to Corporal

Meet Wojtek, the WWII bear who drank beer, ate cigarettes, & carried artillery shells at Monte Cassino. Drafted into the Polish Army, he was promoted to Corporal & later retired in Edinburgh Zoo.

Peter Freuchen: 6'7" Danish explorer, walrus-spearing, peg-legged, Nazi-punching badass. Escaped an ice tomb with a knife made from his own shit, amputated his own toes with pliers, won The $64,000 Question, starred in an Oscar-winning film, and bench-pressed Jean Harlow. Absolute legend.

Cameron Diaz (left) with Iron Maiden's Steve Harris, 1983

Meet Achile Chatouilleu, also known as “The French Tickler”, the 107 year old embalmed clown.

Rich Allen spent his days walking the streets of 1970s NYC and photographing what he saw. He saw some great scenes, there's a few here but I've compiled a gallery of my favourites in the link below.