Ever since the invention of the camera in the early 1800s, photographers have documented everything, from wars and protest marches to scientific discoveries, and even space landings, allowing everyone to, in a way, "attend" these special events.
A blast from the past! Since time machines have not yet been invented, our only way to peer back in time, at people and events in the distant past and the not-so-distant past, is to look at photographs that were taken at the time.
Born in Wisconsin in 1868, Edward Sheriff Curtis took to photography at an early age. In 1895 he photographed Princess Angeline, the daughter of the Duwamish Chief Seattle, for whom…
Pictures hold something truly special—a speck of time that once was and shall never be again. They’re the closest thing we have to a time machine, allowing us to glimpse through a window of film and into the past.
Often our knowledge and perceptions of the past are challenged, especially as rare photos finally reach the surface. We discover new things about political figures, icons of popular culture, and even gain insights into old practices and important historical events… Pictured here is Walt Disney when he unveiled his plans for Disneyland on national television, October 27, 1954.
D-DAY: The French after the Allied invasion. What did they look like? Well, thanks to the intrepid reporters who risked life and limb to record the fighting, we have an idea... But what about the French, who had endured four years of Nazi occupation? The Resistance took heart. The refugees took bread and water. The collaborators took a beating...
These 20 famous photographs are significant in history each for their own reason. Learn how photography has literally changed history.
Interesting showcase of photos with kids from the past.
Amazing pictures from the past to help expand the way you see history.
Westwood, Los Angeles in 1946 Westwood, Los Angeles in 2017 Times Square, New York in 1943 Times Square, New York in 2017 East Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago in
In the mid-2000s, historian Anna Pegler-Gordon said that visual media often seems more accessible to her students than the written record. They claimed images make the past seem more accessible, giving concrete shape to a world that sometimes seems intangible. Not to mention the immediacy of the image, which often conveys information more quickly than a primary document written in an unfamiliar, or even a foreign, language. But according to Pegler-Gordon, this immediacy also works well in discussion sections, where the shared experience of viewing a picture can provide a focus for lively group discussion.
Paratroopers are a common part of modern warfare, it's hard to imagine a modern army without an airborne or air assault element. This form of combat was
Amazing photos from the past
One of the world’s leading colorists of historic photos fears she will be banned permanently from Facebook and Instagram after multiple suspensions of her
When you think about war it’s usually not in a great context. There’s fighting, shooting, and all manner of horrific existential crises that occur, but for the men and women who are in the military not every day is a dour trip in heavy equipment and we’ve got the visual proof.
Vergiss das mit den "Eiern". Wir wissen doch alle, wie dieser Ausdruck *wirklich* heißen sollte.
In the mid-2000s, historian Anna Pegler-Gordon said that visual media often seems more accessible to her students than the written record. They claimed images make the past seem more accessible, giving concrete shape to a world that sometimes seems intangible. Not to mention the immediacy of the image, which often conveys information more quickly than a primary document written in an unfamiliar, or even a foreign, language. But according to Pegler-Gordon, this immediacy also works well in discussion sections, where the shared experience of viewing a picture can provide a focus for lively group discussion.
Adolf Hitler, leader of the Nazi Party, strikes a pose for photographer Heinrich Hoffmann whilst rehearsing and listening to his recorded speech. The album, features black and white images of…
Have you ever seen your grandparents’ wedding photos? How about your great-grandparents’ baby pictures? If you’ve got an album full of ancient, black and white family photos just collecting dust in your attic, wouldn’t you like to see those same images in vibrant colors?
These colorized monochrome photos will change the way you imagine the past. Since we live and remember in color, a black-and-white image seems almost of another world. Through the process of colorization, that world becomes more familiar, easier to imagine, and easier to connect to.
Fashion, entertainment, technology have all evolved over time and the Twitter page @historyinmoment is dedicated to sharing pictures and quotes from the past, so people can learn or reminisce about times past.
It took more than 15 years to take the Statue of Liberty from concept to reality. Construction is pictured here in 1884, less than two years before she was completed.
Slavery is one of the worst things that has happened in Human history and generally in The United States. However, beside slavery the racial segregation
Photographer Bruce Davidson has been witness to some of the most profound cultural and social movements of the mid 20th century.
You've probably seen photos of these iconic moments in our history. But have you seen them from this perspective?
Vintage black and white photos brought to life with a splash of color.
Interesting showcase of photos with kids from the past.
From heartbreak to joy and everything in between, each of these iconic photos tell a truly American story.
Photos Of Salford Slums 1969-72
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Take a look at history, story-telling, and human nature and it's undeniable...We love heroes. We swoon over sweethearts.
These might make you want to jump back in time.
Old Historical Photographs and images of London. These rare photos of London (United Kingdom) will change your perception about the same.
The world changes dramatically in what seems like the blink of an eye. And it's been a lot of blinks since some of these photos were taken and lot...
6. Policemen inspects a lumber truck that reeks of alcohol during prohibition (1926).
Looking back at photographs of the past is a fun way to remember our history and to see how far we have come over the years. This collection of pics shows people and places in various points of history and provides us with a slice of life we may never have seen before.
Today, be thankful. (Arizona migrant family, 1940.)
Nowadays, we can't even imagine our lives without photos. Many of us tend to capture each detail of our lives, from special occasions to the most ordinary moments. Cameras are used by all age groups, starting from little children who are curious about all the gadgets around them, through youth, adults, and finally, elderly people who want to keep up with technology and have the will to learn new things.
Timeless photography looks as beautiful now as it did when it was taken.
Times change. Nothing remains the same forever. But as you can see from these heartwarming pictures compiled by Bored Panda, one thing doesn't change no matter how much time passes, and that's love.
These colorized monochrome photos will change the way you imagine the past. Since we live and remember in color, a black-and-white image seems almost of another world. Through the process of colorization, that world becomes more familiar, easier to imagine, and easier to connect to.
Have you ever seen your grandparents’ wedding photos? How about your great-grandparents’ baby pictures? If you’ve got an album full of ancient, black and white family photos just collecting dust in your attic, wouldn’t you like to see those same images in vibrant colors?
History comes to life when seen in vibrant color.
These iconic photos show a fraction of a second in our world's history. They portray relationships, situations, and the passing of time.
One hundred years ago today, on Jan. 12, 1915, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to reject a constitutional amendment that would have given women the right to vote. The final vote — 204 against and 174 for — came at the end of a 10-hour debate. It was not until five years later, in 1919, that the 19th Amendment passed, giving the vote to all American women. (Women had only previously been permitted to vote in certain states.) Here's a collection of dramatic photos from the women's suffrage movements in the U.S. and UK, circa 1910-1920. (via Mashable/ Retronaut) 1913. English suffragette Annie Kenney (1879 - 1953) is arrested during a demonstration. IMAGE: HULTON ARCHIVE/GETTY IMAGES 1914. Flora Drummond, British suffragette, being arrested in Hyde Park, London. IMAGE: UNIVERSAL HISTORY ARCHIVE/UIG VIA GETTY IMAGES c. 1912. Police arrest a militant suffragette during the campaign for women's rights, in London. IMAGE: BOB THOMAS/POPPERFOTO/GETTY IMAGES March 20, 1907. A "Lancashire lassie" being escorted through the palace yard, in Westminster Palace, London. IMAGE: MUSEUM OF LONDON/HERITAGE IMAGES/GETTY IMAGES 1913. A suffragette who was attacked is escorted from the crowd, at a meeting given by Chancellor of the Exchequer David Lloyd-George at Criccieth. IMAGE: P. A. REUTER/HULTON ARCHIVE/GETTY IMAGES May 21, 1914. A suffragette recovers after fainting in police custody, following a raid on Buckingham Palace. IMAGE: TOPICAL PRESS AGENCY/GETTY IMAGES c. 1910. A suffragette under arrest, in Dundee, Scotland. IMAGE: POPPERFOTO/GETTY IMAGES 1913. A suffragette in the hands of the police, location unknown. IMAGE: UNIVERSAL HISTORY ARCHIVE/UIG VIA GETTY IMAGES May 21, 1914. Arrested suffragettes are escorted over the bridge in St. James Park, London, after their attack on Buckingham Palace. IMAGE: TOPICAL PRESS AGENCY/GETTY IMAGES July 5, 1910. A woman campaigning for the vote is restrained by policemen. British women did not win full voting rights until 1928. IMAGE: SSPL/GETTY IMAGES 1914. Police arrest suffragettes who are chaining themselves to the railings outside Buckingham Palace, London. IMAGE: CENTRAL PRESS/GETTY IMAGES May 21, 1914. English suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst (1858 - 1928), founder, with her daughter Christabel (1880 - 1958), of the Women's Social and Political Union in 1903, is removed from a Suffragette protest by a policeman. She was frequently imprisoned and underwent hunger strikes and forcible feeding. IMAGE: TOPICAL PRESS AGENCY/GETTY IMAGES Nov. 18, 1910. A suffragette struggles with a policeman on 'Black Friday,' in Westminster, London. The Conciliation Bill (which would have given the vote to women who occupied premises for which they were responsible) was shelved by Prime Minister Herbert Asquith. On learning of this, the Women's Social and Political Union marched on the House of Commons. A riot followed and the women were assaulted — some severely beaten — by police and others. The newspaper "Votes for Women" reported that 115 women and four men were arrested. The WSPU quickly learned the lessons of that day, and a policy decision was made to pursue their campaign using different tactics. Large deputations were considered to be too dangerous. From this moment, the suffragettes went underground and waged "guerrilla warfare" (their phrase) against the Liberal government. IMAGE: MUSEUM OF LONDON/HERITAGE IMAGES/GETTY IMAGES 1914. A police officer tries to remove a suffragette from the railings outside Buckingham Palace, during a suffragette demonstration in London. IMAGE: CENTRAL PRESS/GETTY IMAGES May 21, 1914. A suffragette is arrested on a London street by two policemen. IMAGE: KEYSTONE FRANCE / GETTY May 21, 1914. Emmeline Pankhurst arrested by Superintendent Rolfe outside Buckingham Palace, London, in May 1914. Pankhurst was trying to present a petition to the king. 'The Suffragette' newspaper reported that as she was driven away to Holloway Gaol, she called out, "Arrested at the gates of the palace. Tell the king!" Pankhurst was jailed several times during the fight to get women the vote. Rolfe died two weeks later of heart failure. IMAGE: MUSEUM OF LONDON/HERITAGE IMAGES/GETTY IMAGES c. 1914. A suffragette is arrested. IMAGE: CENTRAL PRESS/GETTY IMAGES c. 1912. A suffragette arrested by police, location unknown. IMAGE: UNIVERSAL HISTORY ARCHIVE/UIG VIA GETTY IMAGES Nov. 19, 1910. A tall policeman leads a short suffragette away by her arm. Many suffragettes were imprisoned and force-fed during their struggle to win the vote. IMAGE: MUSEUM OF LONDON/HERITAGE IMAGES/GETTY IMAGES c. 1911. British suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst (1858 - 1928), being jeered by a crowd in New York. IMAGE: TOPICAL PRESS AGENCY/GETTY IMAGES 1917. Members of an anti-suffrage mob tear a suffragette banner to bits during protests outside the White House. IMAGE: TOPICAL PRESS AGENCY/GETTY IMAGES c. 1911. Capt. Schmittberger escorts suffragettes from City Hall, in New York. IMAGE: BAIN COLLECTION / LIBRARY OF CONGRESS> c. 1918. American suffragettes Elizabeth Smart, Elizabeth Glass, Mrs. A. Dugan and Catherine McKeon, of the Brooklyn Woman Suffrage Association, pose with rifles and a flag. IMAGE: FPG/HULTON ARCHIVE/GETTY IMAGES
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