Historical pics

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For over a century photography has captured, documented and shaped the course of history, with some leaving a lasting legacy.

There's an iconic photograph of physicist extraordinaire Albert Einstein sitting on a rock dressed in shorts and open toed sandals, looking a bit like the original hipster.This image has sparked the imagination of science nerds and Einstein fans for decades, and is often used in a "scientists have fun too" kinda way, but what's the real story behind this photo?Turns out this is a snapshot of Albert at the beach wouldn't have happened without this guy:His name is David Rothman, and he owned…

Albert Einstein's famous 'tongue' photograph taken on May 14th, 1951, on his birthday. He had been smiling all day for the photographers who wished to t... Albert Einstein's tongue photograph

Karola Pęcherskiego - Warszawa,1948

These iconic photos show a fraction of a second in our world's history. They portray relationships, situations, and the passing of time.

In the late 19th century, England was known for its wealth, but not everyone shared in its prosperity. Even though it was one of the richest countries, many neighborhoods, especially…

This was the view as the iconic tower slowly climbed above Paris and straight into history.

The first buses to come into service did so slightly earlier, though – back in London. As soon as the war began, London’s buses were pressed...

Construction Workers Lunchtime 1931 St Johns Bridge N. Portland Oregon historic bw photo by Ray Atkeson