Postman empties mailbox attached to a German tram. Berlin,1920.

Postman empties mailbox attached to a German tram. Berlin,1920. As the sound of tram bells tolled in the streets of Berlin in 1920, a postman made his rounds, emptying the mailbox attached to one of the trams. He collected the various letters and postcards, sorting them for delivery. In a city that had changed so much in the years since the war, the postman’s job was a reminder of simpler times. Even in the midst of difficult times, the mail was still being delivered. The mail was a crucial link to the past, connecting Berliners to family and friends all … Postman empties mailbox attached to a German tram. Berlin,1920. részletei…

American athlete Jesse Owens in London after winning four gold medals at the Berlin Olympics, 1936.

On August 4, 1936, American athlete Jesse Owens arrived in London after winning four gold medals at the Berlin Olympics. His remarkable feat of winning gold in the 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash, long jump, and 4×100-meter relay made him the first American to win four gold medals in one Olympics. Owens was greatly celebrated for his success and was greeted with a warm welcome in London. Thousands of people lined the streets of London with banners and flags to honor Jesse’s accomplishment. He was praised for his athleticism and courage to challenge the Nazi ideology of racial superiority. His success … American athlete Jesse Owens in London after winning four gold medals at the Berlin Olympics, 1936. részletei…

Group of men wearing an early design of the Michelin Man mascot. Berlin, Germany, 1928.

In 1928, a group of men in Berlin, Germany, were photographed wearing an early design of the iconic Michelin Man mascot. The Michelin Man, which first appeared on French Michelin tires in 1898, is one of the world’s most recognized logos and continues to be used today. The Michelin Man is constructed from a series of tires, and his smiling face and rotund shape have helped to make him an instantly recognizable figure. This early design of the Michelin Man mascot showcases the evolution of the logo and its continued use over the years. Group of men wearing an early design of the Michelin Man mascot. Berlin, Germany, 1928. részletei…