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Article created by: Mantas Kačerauskas

History isn't just about the past. By learning about those distant people and events, we also understand what shaped the present.

And while nothing will replace sound academic literature, every once in a while, it's healthy to balance it out with other forms of content, reinvigorating our passion for the subject.

That's why we at Bored Panda like covering online projects like 'Weird History' or 'Everyday History Facts.'

This time, we're inviting you to take a look at 'Amazing History', an Instagram account that focuses on the visuals and shares lesser-known historical pictures in an attempt to broaden its followers' horizons. Here are some of the gems it has shared so far.

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#1

1939. Kansas Wheat

1939 Kansas wheat sacks made with flowered fabric for kids' clothes, showcasing lesser-known historical facts and kindness.

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    225-Million-Year-Old Petrified Opal Tree Trunk Located In Arizona

    Petrified wood in a desert landscape illustrating lesser-known historical facts and rare natural wonders on Instagram.

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    Two Guards From Delhi Durbar With James Ricalton, An American 🇺🇸 Photographer Who Visited India In 1903

    Two towering men standing beside a shorter man in historical attire, showcasing lesser-known historical facts.

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    Data1001
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And I'll bet they didn't even have to use their physicality much as guards. All anyone would need is to see those two gents and be like, "Nope. Nope nope nope," then turn around and hightail it outta there.

    #4

    50 Years Ago They Tried To Stop Katherine Switzer From Running The Boston Marathon Because She Was A Woman. Last Month, At 70, She Ran It Again Wearing The Same Number

    Side-by-side images of historic and modern marathon runners showcasing lesser-known historical facts in sports.

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    #5

    1963

    Exhibit at Bronx Zoo in 1963 showing lesser-known historical facts about the most dangerous animal in the world.

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    #6

    On January 19, 1981, Heavyweight Champ Muhammad Ali Became So Upset When He Found Out That A Vietnam Veteran Was About To Commit Suicide Near His Home, That He Dashed To The Scene In Just Four Minutes. Not Only Did Ali Prevent The Man From Killing Himself, He Also Personally Drove Him To The Hospital

    Two young men sitting on a ledge outside a building, illustrating lesser-known historical facts shared on Instagram.

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    #7

    1940s Polio Outbreak

    Black and white photo of children engaging in remote learning during 1940s polio outbreak, a lesser-known historical fact.

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    #8

    Madam CJ Walker in her Ford

    Colorized historical photo of Madam CJ Walker in a Ford, showcasing lesser-known facts about pioneering female millionaires.

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    #9

    American Aircraft Carrier

    Historic photo showing the USS Independence aircraft carrier and the Italian Amerigo Vespucci training ship, lesser-known historical facts.

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    #10

    This Is A 392-Year-Old Greenland Shark That Was Recently Discovered In The Arctic Ocean. He's Been Wandering The Ocean Since The Early 1600s!

    Great white shark in dark ocean water illustrating lesser-known historical facts shared by an Instagram account.

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    Data1001
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Grand-pa shark, doot doot doo-doot doo-doot, grandpa shark..."

    #11

    Hedgehog

    Ancient toy hedgehog on wheels carved in Iran around 1500 BCE shared by Instagram account with historical facts.

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    #12

    Two Brave Armenian Women Pose With Their Rifles Before Going To Battle Against The Ottomans - 1895

    Two women in historical attire holding rifles, illustrating lesser-known historical facts shared on Instagram.

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    #13

    Three-Year-Old Peggy Kennedy, A Polio Patient, Smiles At Therapy Ducks In A Pail Of Water. 1956

    Child lying on a bed with an oxygen tank, and three ducklings swimming in a basin, historical facts from Instagram account.

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    #14

    Letter From A Trapped Coal Miner Says Goodbye To His Wife, 1902

    Handwritten historical note showing a farewell message, highlighting lesser-known historical facts from an Instagram account.

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    #15

    Oxford, U.k

    Comparison of Oxford street scenes from 1810 and 2015 showcasing lesser-known historical facts.

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    #16

    Job Hunting 1930's

    Black and white historical photo showing a man with a sign about trades, languages, and job search, sharing lesser-known historical facts.

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    #17

    A Peruvian Elongated Skull With A Metal Plate Surgically Implanted, Estimated To Be From About 2000 Years Ago. The Broken Bone Surrounding The Repair Is Tightly Fused Together Indicating It Was A Successful Surgery

    Human skull with an ancient metal eye patch being held by gloved hands, showcasing lesser-known historical facts.

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    #18

    This Is The Rms Queen Elizabeth Pulling Into New York With Returning Us Servicemen In 1945. Finally Ww2 Is Over

    Overcrowded ship packed with people, representing lesser-known historical facts shared by an Instagram account.

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    Data1001
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whew, packed in there like sardines. I can't imagine that was a very pleasant or restful trip across the Atlantic, but I'm sure that finally getting home was worth all the unpleasantness of the journey.

    #19

    Fossil Trees As Tall As Modern-Day Redwoods Have Been Found In Northern Thailand. This Petrified Trunk Measures 72.2 Meters In Length, Suggesting That The Original Tree Would Have Been Over 100 Meters Tall. Its Approximate Age Is 800,000 Years

    Massive dinosaur fossil excavation site with people walking around, showcasing lesser-known historical facts.

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    #20

    1943 - Last Photo Of The Legendary Nikola Tesla

    Black and white photo of an elderly man, illustrating lesser-known historical facts shared on Instagram.

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    Data1001
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So many genuises of the past died destitute -- Poe and Wilde among them.

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    #21

    A Triple Decker Bus. Germany, Berlin, 1926

    Vintage double-decker bus with external spiral staircase showcasing lesser-known historical facts on public transportation.

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    #22

    In 1895 In Paris, An Express Train Overruns A Buffer Stop, Crosses More Than 30 Meters Of Concourse Before Plummeting Through A Window At Gare Montparnasse

    Vintage photo of a train crash showing lesser-known historical facts from an Instagram account sharing rare history.

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    #23

    Joe Medicine Crow

    Black and white photo of Joe Medicine Crow with text about lesser-known historical facts of his WWII achievements and war chief status.

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    #24

    A Reusable Shopping List From The 1920s

    Vintage grocery shopping list tool showcasing lesser-known historical facts about past household items and food categories.

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    #25

    Chief Iron Tail

    Black and white photo of Chief Iron Tail, model for US Indian Head Nickel 1913-1938, from an Instagram account sharing historical facts.

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    #26

    2019

    Black and white photo of people dining in a restaurant, illustrating lesser-known historical facts from 2019 before the pandemic.

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    #27

    1500 Year Old Tree, Located In South Africa. The Oldest Living Thing On Earth

    Group of people, including children, standing and sitting around a massive tree trunk sharing lesser-known historical facts.

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    #28

    Tinder During 1901

    Four men standing and sitting outside a log cabin in snow with a sign reading wives wanted, sharing historical facts.

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    #29

    Country Store On Dirt Road, North Carolina In 1939

    Group of men sitting outside a rustic wooden store in a historical setting, illustrating lesser-known historical facts.

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    #30

    South Dakota 126 Years Ago. Indian Chiefs Who Had Council With General Miles And Settled The Indian War. 1. Standing Bull, 2. Bear Who Stands And Looks Back, 3. Has The Big White Horse, 4. White Tail, 5. Living Bear, 6. Little Thunder, 7. Bull Dog, 8. High Hawk, 9. Lame, 10. Eagle Pipe

    Group of Native American men in traditional clothing, representing lesser-known historical facts shared on Instagram.

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    #31

    Just Rare In 1964, Ringo Starr Snapped A Photo Of Some High School Students Who Had Skipped Class To See The Beatles During Their First Trip To The United States

    Two black and white photos showing groups of people in a car, illustrating lesser-known historical facts from an Instagram account.

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    Data1001
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    From the link: "The group had no idea the photo even existed until Ringo published his book of photos and asked the group to come forward. Nearly 50 years later, the group reunited and recreated the photo. "

    #32

    Young Oyster Shuckers, Josie, Six Years Old, Bertha, Six Years Old, Sophie, Ten Years Old, Port Royal, South Carolina, 1912. Work Began At 4 Am. Photo By Lewis Hine

    Three dirty children in worn clothes standing outdoors, representing lesser-known historical facts shared on Instagram.

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    #33

    A German Woman With Her All Belonging Sitting Alone In War Ruined Cologne. 1945

    Young woman with dog and luggage sitting in a war-torn street, illustrating lesser-known historical facts and events.

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    #34

    US Veterans Of Four Different Wars, That Lived In The Same Town Of Geary, Oklahoma - 1940s

    Four men from different historical military periods posing together, highlighting lesser-known historical facts and stories.

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    #35

    Dracula's Castle

    Old sepia photo of the abandoned real Dracula’s Castle in Romania, illustrating lesser-known historical facts.

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