It’s not just dusty old books that lend us insights into the past. Photography can be an incredible tool when helping us understand the context of modern history, from fashion and style trends to the technological and architectural quirks of the time.

Since Marilyn Monroe's death in 1962, conspiracy theorists have offered stunning stories about who possibly killed the iconic actress, despite the official ruling that it was probable suicide.

Here’s a look at Marilyn Monroe in selvedge denim.

Change, they say, is inevitable. And while we can neither confirm nor deny what ‘they’ were talking about, their wisdom certainly applies to the ever-evolving world of beauty. From Twiggy’s dramatic lower lashes to Princess Diana’s bold blue eyeliner and Jennifer Aniston’s ‘The Rachel’ cut, the last few decades have seen many a makeup and hair trend come […] More

Here are unseen captivating pictures of the 20 years Old Marilyn Monroe bound to steal your heart. The pictures were taken at Malibu Beach by her boyfriend.

This collection consists of 45+ images of Marilyn nudes. Tasteful and classy! These are the images I use to make my own cards! Feel free to convo me and request any 10 images from any current collections and I'll print them and ship them to you for the same price! This collection is perfect for making collages, handmade cards, and any other crafty idea you may have! PURCHASE THIS LISTING AND GET UP TO 35 SIMILAR IMAGES FOR FREE!!! Once you purchase listing, Etsy will email you a downloadable link to a zipfile containing all the images along with lots of freebies! These images are primarily 4x6 OR 5x7 inches in size. If you need larger, please let me know and I'll see if larger sizes are available! Please note this is a digital product and no physical item(s) will be sent to you. Please also note these images are reproductions of vintage, original pin up art, not my own work, however they are free to use for commercial and personal use and as these images are reproductions of old prints, they may have blemishes, or be slightly blurred-consider it character. Questions? Let me know! 8-) Alicia

Here, we celebrate the life of Marilyn Monroe with some of the most beautiful pictures ever taken of the starlet.

Before she was famous, Marilyn Monroe and her lover, photographer André de Dienes, traveled to Malibu beach where the 20-year-old future blonde bombshell posed for this series of photographs.

Probably at no time in the history of movies have so many men been in love with one woman. Soldiers, sailors, Marines, Hollywood executives, not to speak of baseball players! And, while Marilyn Monroe is still single (if she still is at this reading), any one of them may by some miraculous chance become her

Marilyn Monroe is oft imitated but never duplicated. These photos have made the internet rounds as Marilyn, but not one of them is actually her. By Marijane Gray for Immortal Marilyn

Il y a 50 ans, Marilyn Monroe décédait. Voici une sélection parmi les plus beaux clichés de la star, pris dans l'intimité ou sur les lieux de tournage de ses principaux films.