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pictures of the Vietnam War

The Vietnam war ended on April 30, 1975, with the fall of Saigon. Many of the photographs that came out of that war are still etched in our minds.

These Relics of History Are Both Art and War.

From thousands of years ago, when men were still fighting with bronze weapons, the armored helmet was one of the most important items of war. From before Romans ruled Europe, before the Greeks sailed the seas.

What Did It Look Like: The Civil War Age

Rare and beautiful historical photos unearthing fascinating scenes in the age of the civil war, on the same grounds that look very different today. Looking at these photos, it's hard not to compare them to the hustle and bustle of today's world. Submitted by: Daan S.

25 Gripping Photos of Monumental Historical Events

The majority of people are familiar with the most dramatic events of the past few centuries and need no introduction to events like the two World Wars, the American Revolution, and the Holocaust.

16 Historical Pictures That’ll Bring Back Memories…

Since great importance can be ascribed to mankind's past, it is always fascinating to look at historical images and think about the changes, small and large, that have occurred in our lives and in the world since they were taken.

War is Hell, and Here's Proof!

Steve has spent the last 3 decades in war torn areas, and has seen the worst of what we can do to each other. The following images are not easy for the eyes or the heart, but they are amazing in their own right and are enough to make almost anyone a pacifist. War is Hell, and Here's Proof!

22 Rare and Beautifully Colorized Historical Photos

Looking through these photos, most of which were taken during the two World Wars, is a unique and moving experience. Something about the added color seems to make years of separation fade away - take a look. 1. 

This Woman Is One of the True Heroes of Word War I

World War I was a war that was filled with plenty of horror stories, yet sometimes it takes the greatest darkness to allow the light to shine even brighter.

Step Back in Time With These Rare Historical Photographs

We've shared many historical photos with you in the past, yet numerous other photographs capturing crucial or extraordinary moments throughout history remain unseen by many.

Love is Beautifully Captured in These Historic Photos...

Perhaps the only difference this time round is that when we say goodbye to someone we're close to, we are likely to see them again soon, but many of the people in the photographs below, which were taken during the war years of the first half of the 20th Century, hadn't any clue whether they would ever

10 Famous Historical Photos That Were Actually Staged

Related: 12 World-Famous Historical Photos That Are Fake While these images became legendary, the stories behind them are not as spontaneous as they appear. Here are 10 famous historical photos that were carefully staged—or at least not as candid as you'd think. 1.

You Will Love This Collection of Rare Historical Photos

Image source: Historic Photographs 9. Draft beer being served during a Lufthansa flight in the 1960s Image source: Historic Photographs 10. 

Incredible Photos of Veterans from the Napoleonic Wars

Once he lost power, he was never forgotten, especially not by the surviving veterans of his Grande Armée, who continued honoring his name and historic leadership over the years.

Photographed Hell: The Wars We've Been Through!

" You cannot qualify war in harsher terms than I will. War is cruelty, and you cannot refine it. " General William Tecumseh Sherman. General Sherman's words will surprise only the very few. There is nothing worse in human invention than war - large groups of people killing one another.