These Newly-Colorized Historical Photos Reveal Shocking Things

Rita Hayworth at the Beverly Hills Hotel

Actress Rita Hayworth was a famous Hollywood starlet during the Golden age. She was born Margarita Carmen Cansino, but changed her name to Rita Hayworth because it had more star appeal. She also had her hair thinned by electrolysis to prove her dedication to a role. 

An Iranian Woman, 1960

Women weren't allowed to wear traditional veils before the Islamic Revolution in 1979. Before then, women were allowed to wear Westernized clothing like jeans, miniskirts, and short sleeves. Young women often wore bathing suits to the beach, a practice that is now extremely forbidden. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.