Fascinating and thought-provoking images from the olden days.
The photograph precipitated a dramatic change in how we perceive history. Amazing historic photos like these can make it seem like you were standing right there during that historic moment.
Books and paintings have documented history far further back, but there’s nothing like a photo to give you the sense that you’re looking at something real. A photo can still misdirect the viewer, but it’s still more faithful than a painting or book. (via Bored Panda)
1. A lone man refuses to do the Nazi salute, 1936
2. The unbroken seal on Tutankhamun’s tomb, 1922 (3,245 years untouched)
3. The first morning after Sweden switched from driving on the left side to driving on the right side, 1967
4. Hannah Stilley, born 1746, photographed in 1840. Probably the earliest born individual ever captured on film.
5. Painting the Eiffel Tower, 1932
6. Baby cages used to ensure that children would get enough sunlight and fresh air when living in an apartment building, 1937
7. The Beatles perform to just 18 people at the Aldershot Club in 1961. They became famous a year later.
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