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Rare Interesting Historical Photos That are Must-See

From the carving of Thomas Jefferson's eye on Mount Rushmore in 1936 to the discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922 and the carefree days of three ladies on the beach in 1895, each image tells a different story. Scroll on and enjoy these rare gems. See Also: Found It!

Then & Now: When Past Collides With the Present

Butchery Lane, Canterbury, In 1895, 1920, 1992 and 2022 Image source: Reddit 13. Verdun Battlefield, France - 1916 vs. Now Image source: Reddit 14. 1000-Year-Old Toghrol Tower In The City Of Rey, Iran (1840s and Now) Image source: Reddit 15. 

These Vintage Photos Shed Light on Life in the Early 1900s

A graduation ceremony held in 1895. Source 10. An Iranian woman. This photo was taken in 1960. Source 11. Margaret Hamilton, the principal software engineer for NASA, 1969. Source 12. Famous poet Joseph Brodsky with his students. This photo was taken in Michigan in the 1980s. Source 13.

These 20 Vintage Images Will Take You Way Back In Time

Young women make their way to their prom, 1895. Content and Image Source: Bright Side 20 Amazing Vintage Images beautiful, classic, vintage, rare, vintage photos, unusual, bygone era As digital images continue to take over, vintage images seem to take on much more significance and wonder.

24 Stunning Vintage Photos of Everyday Life

high school dress code that banned pants for girls, Brooklyn (circa 1940)" Related article: 20 Vintage Photos That Depict Historical Moments & Figures "Portrait of a Wasco Indian man with a decorated Face, feather, and bead ornaments (1903)" ''Graduation Day (1939)" "Learning to ride a bicycle (circa 1895

These Were Photographs Before Cameras Were Invented

Battle of Bailén, 16th-19th July 1808. circa 1895.

History Really Starts to Come Alive When You Add Color

A young Winston Churchill when he was in the 4th Queen's Hussar's Cavalry, 1895 20.

Who Was Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec?

He remained a vocal supporter when Wilde was charged and tried for gross indecency in 1895. He completed this portrait from memory a night before the trial itself, as Wilde was too anxious to sit for it.

15 Candid Snapshots of the Past That Feel Surreal Now

A woman sleeping in a train wagon, 1895. 10. Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1906. 11. The staff of El Progreso newspaper, Texas, in the early 1900s. 12. A teller in the First National Bank of Austin, around 1910. 13. Two women at the Sci-Fi Convention, Cleveland, 1966. 14.

These Past and Present Comparison Photos are So Powerful...

The Big Oak in Thomasville, Georgia - 1895 and 2020 3. A farmhouse 125 years apart 4. The same site in Greece before and after excavation 5. The Golden Cross Inn, Coventry - 1819 vs. now Related: These Then and Now Photos Show How Things Change Over Time 6. Hiroshima 75 years ago 7.

Photos Showcasing What People Had to Bear in the Wild West

Captured in New Mexico, 1895. 27. A saloon on the streets of an Old West town in Hazen, Nevada, 1905. 28. The Klondyke Dance Hall and saloon. Captured in Seattle, Washington, 1909. 29. Typical downtown street of a town on the American frontier. Taken in Corinne, Utah, 1869. 30.

These Photos Show What People Had to Bear in the Wild West

Captured in New Mexico, 1895. 27. A saloon on the streets of an Old West town in Hazen, Nevada, 1905. 28. The Klondyke Dance Hall and saloon. Captured in Seattle, Washington, 1909. 29. Typical downtown street of a town on the American frontier. Taken in Corinne, Utah, 1869. 30.

13 Colorized Historical Pics You Shouldn’t Miss!

Bar patrons outside of the bar called “The Squirrel” in Sweden, Stockholm, Götgatan, 1895. 4. The men of the 61st Infantry Regiment in a trench near the village of Shemenski, 28 April 1942.

April 3rd, 2017: Today's World News Headlines

In 1895 began the libel trial of Oscar Wilde, which lead to his eventual imprisonment on charges of ‘gross indecency’. And in 1973 the first ever portable cell phone was made in New York.

These Paintings Transport You to the Mountains

In 1895, Roerich began studying in the studio of the famous Russian landscape painter Arkhip Kuindzhi. Two years later, he graduated from the St. Petersburg Academy of Arts, and his final diploma painting called “Messenger” earned him great acclaim.

15 Before & After Pics Showing How Much Paris Has Changed

Jardin du Luxembourg (Luxembourg Gardens), 1895 Image credit: Julien Knez 5. Place de l’Opéra (a square near the the Palais Garnier Opera House), 1900 Image credit: Julien Knez See Also: Rare Footage Shows Us Vintage Paris Like Never Before 6. La Seine.

Month of Love: Famous and Beautiful Paintings of Love

Flaming June by Frederic Leighton, 1895 This stunning British Pre-Raphaelite painting is housed in a museum in Ponce, Puerto Rico, after it was considered too kitsch in 1960s England.

17 Charming Artworks and Famous Paintings of Winslow Homer

"Orange trees and gate" (1895) Image source: Wikimedia Commons 14. "Waterfall in the Adirondacks" (1889) Image source: Wikimedia Commons 15. "Mount Washington" (1869) Image source: Wikimedia Commons See Also: Famous Breathtaking Landmarks in Beautiful Watercolor 16.