Places and landscapes change with time, sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worst. Over the past several decades, innumerable photographs have been captured from various corners of our planet. A select group of history and photography enthusiasts have meticulously combed through these images to match up locations. This involves comparing present-day photos with those from the past.
Just a single vintage picture, snapped around fifty years ago, juxtaposed with a contemporary image, can effectively highlight substantial differences. The amazing results of this arduous work can be viewed in all their splendor, with some comparable photographs dating back over a century. The following images show what traces urbanization, globalization, and global warming have left on our surroundings over time.
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