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"Those who cannot remember the past - are condemned to repeat it." George Santayana It's easy to dismiss history as words in dust covered text books, but it is also important to remember that history is a living and kicking thing, and the actions taken then still influence everything we do today. And so, as we look upon this fascinating series of historical photos, let us not forget that they represent a part of all our stories. This series of photos not only exhibits stunning photography, but also gives us a peek into lifestyle of just a few short generations ago. |
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In celebration of the incredible history of photography, here are 12 outstanding photographic 'firsts' that span the last couple of centuries.
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The Reason Why No One Ever Smiles In Old Photographs
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12 Gorgeous Churches That Reveal France's Beautiful Past
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12 Secret Historical Facts You Never Heard
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The stories that made 10 Pulitzer Prize winning photographs go down in history
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Watch the Might of Nature in This Winning Photo Series
Enjoy the highlights of this years' Royal Society of Biology’s photography competition
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In Pictures - 2024 Science Photography Contest Winners
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12 Fascinating Vintage Museum Photos You Have to See
These weird old museum pics will make you fascinated.
This Artist Makes An Entire World Out of Tiny Dioramas!
Tatsuya Tanaka’s miniature worlds will leave you amazed.
16 Remarkable Images That Showcase the World's Curiosities
This photo collection will take you on a tour through some incredible moments and places you haven't seen from this angle before!
10 Famous Historical Photos That Were Actually Staged
The truths behind these famous historical photos will surprise you.
15 Terrific Photos of Urban Splendor
You may have never seen these 15 images before, so join us on a journey around the world that will show you new and wonderful landscapes.
15 Unique and Fascinating Houses That’ll Surprise You
Some people have reinvented the concept of "home," check out their eclectic taste with the following 15 pictures!
This Photographer Shows Us the Parts of Asia We Rarely See
This Japanese photographer Ryosuke Kosuge shows us the parts of Asia most people in the West rarely get to see...
Architecture Gone Terribly Wrong: 10 Ugly Buildings
These 10 buildings have been frequently called the ugliest on the planet, do you agree?
I Can't Believe People Go to Such Lengths For a Photo!
Get ready to see some of the most epic and creative photos ever snapped!
In Pictures – Smithsonian Magazine’s Award Winners
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16 Perfectly Timed Shots That Couldn’t Be Planned
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These have to be the most perfectly-timed pictures ever.
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Discover a free archive of over 3,000 photos from the Invasion of Normandy
These Sand Sculptures Seem Too Real to Exist! (15 Pics)
Leonardo Ugolini's astonishing sand creations will leave you agape!
These Photos Show What People Had to Bear in the Wild West
These photos illustrate what life in the Wild West was like.
These Forgotten Relics Tell New Stories About Our Past
These rare findings revolutionized our understanding of human history.
Color Postcards That Show 1890s Scotland in All Its Beauty
These stunning postcards of Scotland during the end of the 19th century were produced by the Detroit Publishing Company using the Photochrom process.
12 Stunning Award-Winning Photos from Zoos and Aquariums
Check out the winning entries of the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums photography competition.
Historic USA: The Earliest Photo from Every State
The American Library of Congress has put together what it believes to be some of the earliest photos from each US state. Take a look.
In Pictures: 2024 Black & White Photo Contest Winners
Check out the exceptional winners of the 2024 Black & White Photo Contest.
These Architectural Wonders Will Leave You Breathless
These incredible buildings will amaze any architecture lover.
These Photos Are Here to Remind Us: The World is Beautiful
The theme of the 2021 CEWE Photo Award is "Our World is Beautiful," so you know you're about to see some truly breathtaking photos!
15 Historical Photographs Very Few Have Seen
This collection of fantastic historical photos will leave you intrigued.
27 Beautiful Photos of Green Nature to Relax and Amaze You
The color green has the power to calm the mind and de-stress. Here are 27 award-winning images that showcase the beauty of green nature worldwide
Aerial Wonders: The Best Drone Photos of 2024
Marvel at the most atounding drone photos of 2024.
The Beauty of Nature Like You’ve Never Seen It Before
Our planet is so varied, and yet somehow all equally beautiful. Admire 15 award-winning nature and wildlife photos that...
These Photographers Got Their Timing Absolutely Spot On!
These perfectly timed photographs are proof that you don’t need to be a professional photographer to take awesome pictures.
Gorgeous: The GDT Nature Photography Awards are Here!
View the 15 most beautiful winning photos taken for the GDT nature photography competition.
12 Award-Winning Designs That Redefine Innovation
Check out the innovative award-winning entries from the European Product Design Award.
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The Biggest Model Train Set in the World is Incredible
Come with us as we explore this 'wunderland' of model trains!
These Urban Megaprojects Are the World's Most Ambitious
Two-thirds of the world's population will live in cities by 2050, and planners are making preparations for that eventuality. Here are 11 urban megaprojects.
Built Into Nature, These 12 Homes are Amazing!
12 luxurious homes and the strange but exciting architecture involved...
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