{"id":40,"date":"2018-05-06T16:02:44","date_gmt":"2018-05-06T16:02:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.greathistorymag.com\/?p=40"},"modified":"2023-03-28T07:13:36","modified_gmt":"2023-03-28T07:13:36","slug":"20-pictures-from-the-past-you-have-to-see","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chillinghistory.com\/20-pictures-from-the-past-you-have-to-see\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Pictures from the Past You Have to See"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Since the creation of the camera, the art of photography has been vital in capturing and preserving our past for future generations to witness. Photos let us live vicariously what millions of others have experienced first-hand. Although billions of photos have been taken, only a handful can leave a permanent mark on mankind. They say \u201ca picture is worth 1,000 words,\u201d but the rarest photos have much more to say. Let\u2019s take a look at 20 of the most memorable pictures that will shine a new light on how we view history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1902 \u2013 Nikola Tesla behind his Magnifying Transmitter in His Laboratory<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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In January 1902, Siberian-American inventor Nikola Tesla patented his magnifying transmitter. His invention would allow electrical energy to be transmitted without the use of wires. In his autobiography, the renowned scientist stated that this invention will become to single most valuable of his creations to future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1888 \u2013 Graves of Protestant Husband and Catholic Wife Separated by a Wall<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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This picture depicts the graves of a husband and wife separated by a physical manifestation of religious beliefs. The Catholic woman, J.C.P.H. van Aefferden, and Protestant man, J.W.C. van Gorcum, were laid to rest on different parts of the wall but are by no means separable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1946 \u2013 Austrian Orphan Receives Brand New Shoes During WWII<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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World War II was a devastating time for people all over the world. The sacrifices made by soldiers on both sides of the war were great, but sometimes we forget what the civilians had to give up for their safety. This picture shows a young Austrian orphan smiling into the heavens for something we take for granted almost every day \u2013 shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1967 \u2013 Katherine Switzer, Forbidden to Compete in the Boston Marathon, Becomes First Woman to Finish the Race<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Though there are still injustices against people of a certain color, gender, or creed, there once was a time in the United States where things were much worse. As recent as 1967, a woman runner named Katherine Switzer (No. 261) being given the stink-eye and tugged away for participating in the Patriot\u2019s Day marathon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1922 \u2013 Unbroken Seal on King Tut\u2019s Tomb<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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This is actually the seal of King Tutankhamun\u2019s fifth tomb. There has been speculation about whether the rope is the original from 3,200 years ago, but the tomb was intentionally built to reduce the flow of bacteria-breeding air. A lack of airborne microorganisms lets the rope withstand the test of time in almost perfect condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1932 \u2013 Painting the Eiffel Tower<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Initially, the Eiffel Tower was criticized by artists and intellectuals for its simplistic design, but it has grown to become the national icon of France. In this picture, we see a few brave men painting the wrought iron tower with little or no regard for personal safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1965 \u2013 \u201cWar is Hell\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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An unknown US soldier stationed in Vietnam wears a helmet with the scrawling \u201cWAR IS HELL\u201d on his helmet. Peace activists throughout the US had taken to the streets before and during the war. The war itself was a proxy battle between the Soviets and the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1967 \u2013H\u00f6gertrafikoml\u00e4ggningen<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Dagen H (H-Day) was the time when the Swedish government changed from driving on the left side to the right. There were several reasons for doing so, including the how country\u2019s neighbors (Norway and Finland) drove on the right, and more than 5 million of their vehicles passed through Sweden\u2019s borders every year. Needless to say, the Swedes were mightily confused about the switch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1956 \u2013 Cute Animals Used in Medical Therapy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Francis Miller, a photographer for LIFE, visited a children\u2019s hospital in Michigan to capture the hospital\u2019s therapy program for the kids. He was pleasantly surprised to see that children were being treated with cute little animals by their side to ease their pain and nervousness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1967 \u2013 The Kiss of Life<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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This picture dubbed \u201cThe Kiss of Life\u201d depicts the ultimate brotherhood of workers who risk their lives working dangerous and underappreciated jobs. J.D. Thompson is seeing given his co-worker, Randall G.Champion, mouth-to-mouth resuscitation when the latter fell unconscious following direct contact with a low-voltage line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1907 \u2013 Promoting Women\u2019s Right to Wear One-Piece Bathing Suits<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Nowadays, one-piece bathing suits like the one in this picture are out of fashion, but in the early 20th<\/sup> century, it was prohibited by the man. Annette Kellerman, the model, was arrested for indecency when wearing this suit in public at the beach. It just shows how far we\u2019ve gone and how the ideas of indecency have evolved over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1911 \u2013 The British Antarctic Expedition<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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This photograph shows the \u201cTerra Nova\u201d from the inside of a naturally-formed ice cave. The cave got its shape as an iceberg tilted over, bringing a large sheet of ice to the surface which instantly solidified. The captain of the expedition, Robert Scott, noted the brilliance of the blue, purple, and green of the grotto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1990 \u2013 Armed Centenarian Guards Home in Armenia<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Armenia was entangled in the Nagorno-Karabakh War from 1988 to 1994. The terrible conflict took the lives of between 20,000 and 30,000 people. This picture shows a 106-year-old woman from Armenia guarding the front door of her home as soldiers and looters travel in and out of her village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1939 \u2013 Einstein and Rothman at the Beach<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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It\u2019s hard to imagine that one of the most infamous scientists of recent history and one of the figures involved in the Manhattan Project had ever taken a day off. We see the ever professional David Rothman in his work clothes sitting beside a more relaxed Albert Einstein discussing whatever physicists discuss on their day off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1914 \u2013 Brooklyn Bridge Painters<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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This is the most famous picture taken by Eugene de Salignac. This picture \u2013 Brooklyn Bridge Showing Painters on Suspenders \u2013 was his first-ever piece of work to be displayed at an art gallery in 2007, nearly 65years after his death. The photo was obviously staged, evidenced by the painters\u2019 relaxed nature. Their supervisor (bottom left) also decided to jump into the photo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1912 \u2013 Last Photograph Taken of the Titanic above Water<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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\u201cNot even God himself could sink this ship,\u201d was said by an unknown employee working on the Titanic. The pictures of the infamous passenger liner after this photo was snapped only show the rusted ruins nearly 13,000 feet below the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1961 \u2013 Even Disney Princesses Eat Lunch<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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This might have been a staged publicity shot, but that\u2019s not important. Just looking at how our favorite Disney characters are gathering in one place and lining up for food is heartwarming. One thing nobody seems to ask is how are Goofy and the spaceman going to eat?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1969 \u2013 Aerial View of the Crowd at the First Woodstock<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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The first Woodstock attracted more than 400,000 to listen to performances by 32 acts. Surprisingly, during the three-day festival, there were no reported incidents of violence, and two women did give birth at the concert. Those who performed and were featured in the film \u201cWoodstock\u201d became legacies in the minds of many people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1927 \u2013 The Real Characters of Winnie the Pooh<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Christopher Robin Milne was the son of the English author, A. A. Milne, who went to create the Winnie-the-Pooh books. Christopher was the inspiration behind the imaginary world of the fictitious Christopher Robin and the anthropomorphism bear doll. The story was created in 1926 and was adapted by Disney in 1966.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1936 \u2013 German Man Refuses to Give the Nazi Salute<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Nazi Germany-led Adolf Hitler became a sensation in his war-torn country following the loss of World War I. He didn\u2019t immediately grab hold of the country, and people were conflicted whether he would be good for the country or not. Hitler was especially unkind to people who fought against him, but this unidentified man showed that he had nothing to fear.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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