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Reviving History: AI-Generated Selfies of Iconic Figures

Imagine if historical figures like Abraham Lincoln or Martin Luther King Jr. had access to smartphones and could take selfies. What would their self-portraits look like? This is the intriguing question that AI artist Jyo John Mulloor has set out to answer with his collection of imagined selfies.

The Fascinating Last Words of Famous Historical Figures

Read 20 fantastic "last word" quotes from some of the most important people in all of human history: Alexander the Great, after being asked which one of his generals should run his empire.

Artist Creates Actual Photographs of Historical Figures

We have an idea of the external appearance of famous figures like Vincent Van Gogh and Napoleon Bonaparte, for example. But despite the efforts of artists, paintings can rarely achieve the realism of photographs, as they are based on the painter’s subjective vision.

15 Historical Figures Recreated Into Modern Humans

Graphic designer Becca Saladin, a self-confessed history buff, loves to re-imagine popular historical icons. Through her work, she has been transforming famous figures throughout history into modern-day people.

Meet the 10 Most Influential Figures of the Renaissance

Stretching from the 14th to the 17th Century, the Renaissance was a period in Europe's history that saw many huge cultural developments. 'Renaissance' literally means 'rebirth,' and this period gets its name from the fact that it saw a significantly renewed interest in ancient Greco-Roman culture.

10 Historical Figures Side by Side Their Live Descendants

Portrait recreations are fun on their own, but the 10 recreations we’re about to share with you are especially fascinating since the models in these recreations are none other than the great-grandchildren of the famous figures depicted in the original paintings.

15 Wise Quotes by Famous Figures from the Age of Reason

The late 17th and early 18th century in European and American history are widely known as the Enlightenment era, or the Age of Reason and many terms and notions we think of as very modern were actually conceived at this time.

8 Hilarious Malapropisms by Famous Figures

Malaprop’s name went on to become the default term for misusing a word, and there are quite a few funny instances of both intentional and accidental malapropism by famous figures and literary characters. Scroll down to see some of the most memorable ones.

This Artist Sees Whimsical Figures Hidden in the Clouds

When we were young, didn’t we all love gazing at the clouds and imagining all sorts of wacky figures hidden in them?

You Will Not Look At These 6 Historical Figures The Same

This is the case for the six historical figures in this article. You have probably heard their stories or at least the versions that are circulating in movies, books, and even some classrooms.

14 Death Masks Left By Great Historical Figures

In fact, many of history’s most prominent and memorable figures have had them made. Below are 14 death masks of historical figures. 1. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832), German writer 2. George Washington (1732-1799), First President of the United States [related_articles] 3.

23 Famous Figures Photographed With Their Beloved Cats

But Ancient Egyptians are not the only famous cat people in history. Renowned writers, artists, actors, and musicians - such as Ernest Hemingway, Pablo Picasso, Audrey Hepburn, and the Beatles - also fell to the feline charm.

Prize Moments in the Lives of World Famous Figures

For both the lovers and haters of celebrity paparazzi, here are rare photographs of classic famous figures that have much more to them than just plain old gossip.

Reading Lessons from Einstein and 5 Other Famous Figures

Some of us may enjoy poetry, fiction, and history books, while others may opt for news articles and practical advice online or in magazines and newspapers.