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Article created by: Denis Tymulis

Reading about history helps us better understand ourselves and the world around us, but exploring it through visual examples can make our past seem even more real. Like looking at old photographs that let us in on the undoubtedly captivating moments that we may have forgotten or weren't even aware of. However, the color palette we usually associate with these images is a narrow one — black and white. While faded and scratched monochrome photos do have their charm, they can make it difficult for us to relate to the past.

We live in a digital age, after all, and our minds think and remember past events in color, so a colorful photograph should be much easier to identify with, right? Let us introduce you to the aptly titled 'History in Color' subreddit, an online community "dedicated to high-quality colorizations of historical black and white images, and discussions of a historical nature."

To bring bygone days back to life, we have wrapped up a collection of some of the most stunning vintage images from the group. So enjoy scrolling through these multicolored treasures and upvote your favorite ones! Keep reading to also find in-depth interviews with writer and lover of early modern history Jo Romero and professional photo colorization artist Sanna Dullaway. And if you're interested in even more historical photos and the stories behind them, be sure to check out our earlier piece right over here.

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#1

Samson Beaver, His Wife Leah, And Their Daughter Frances Louise, In Canada In The Year 1907

Colorized historical photograph of Native American family sitting and standing outdoors in traditional clothing.

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    Sophie Scholl, Founder Of The White Rose Student Resistance Group During The Nazi Regime, Arrested For Distributing Anti-Nazi Leaflets With Her Brother, Executed By Guillotine At Age 22 For High Treason. She Would've Been 100 This Year

    Young person in a purple knitted sweater holding a yellow flower in a beautifully colorized historical photograph.

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    “The Blanket Weaver” - A Navajo Woman Weaving Under A Cottonwood Tree In Canyon De Chelly, Arizona. Photographed By Edward S. Curtis In Ca. 1905

    Native American woman weaving a traditional rug outdoors, a beautifully colorized historical photograph showcasing history in color.

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    Portrait Of Joseph Two Bulls, Dakota Sioux, Ca 1900

    Native American man in traditional clothing and accessories in a beautifully colorized historical photograph.

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    Mailman N. Sorenson Poses With His Heavy Load Of Christmas Mail And Parcels, Chicago, 1929

    Colorized historical photograph of a postal worker delivering mail in snowy urban setting, showcasing history in color.

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    Two American Soldiers Proudly Show Off Their Personalized "Easter Eggs" (155mm Artillery Shells) Made Especially For Adolf Hitler, 1945

    Two soldiers wearing helmets with artillery shells marked Easter eggs for Hitler in this colorized historical photograph.

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    The O’halloran Sisters — Armed With Poles And Boiling Water, They Fended Off The Officers Evicting Their Family During The Irish Land War, In The Year 1887

    Colorized historical photograph of four women in vintage clothing posing against a stone wall, showcasing history in color.

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    The Monumental Love Story Of Richard And Mildred Loving LED To The Historic Supreme Court Case Sweeping Away The Latest Segregation Laws In America.

    Colorized historical photograph of two people seated at a table with multiple microphones and bookshelves in the background.

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    Portrait Of John Smith, Also Known As The White Wolf, Elderly Native American Chippewa Of Cass Lake, Minnesota, In Traditional Dress, 1914. (Probably Born Between 1822 And 1826, Although Presumably As Early As 1784; Died In February 6, 1922)

    Elderly Native American man in traditional beaded vest and feathered headband in a beautifully colorized historical photograph.

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    Granny Winning First Prize For Her Marijuana Plant At The California City County Fair Back In 1973.

    Elderly woman smiling and holding a prize-winning plant in a beautifully colorized historical photograph.

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    Amelia Earhart

    Woman in a blue coat smiling in front of a red airplane in a beautifully colorized historical photograph.

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    The Art Painter Claude Monet Is Photographed In His Garden In Giverny, 1899

    Colorized historical photograph of a bearded man in a garden pathway surrounded by vibrant flowers and greenery.

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    Portrait Of Three Horses, Photographed By Edward S. Curtis In Ca. 1905

    Colorized historical photograph of a Native American man wearing a traditional feathered headdress and ceremonial attire.

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    Elvis Presley And His Parents, 1937

    Colorized historical photograph of a serious family with a mother, father, and child in early 20th century clothing.

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    Photo Of Charlie Chaplin As A Young Man Without Makeup On In Circa, 1916.

    Young man with curly hair wearing a jacket and vest in a beautifully colorized historical photograph from history in color.

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    A Funny Photograph Of The First World War, German Soldier In The Snow With Only A Helmet, Boots And A Tank Top With A Cat On His Head. 1916.

    Colorized historical photograph of a soldier wearing a helmet with a cat on top, standing in a snowy setting.

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    Ron Stallworth (Pictured Here In 1975) Was The First Black Detective In The History Of The Colorado Springs Police Department. He Infiltrated The Ranks Of The Ku Klux Klan In Colorado Springs, Colorado, Becoming A Member Too In The Late 1970s.

    Colorized historical photograph of a smiling police officer from Colorado Springs in uniform for history in color.

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    Ukrainian Bride In Traditional Folk Costume, In The Year 1875

    Colorized historical photograph of a woman in traditional attire holding a wheat wreath, showcasing history in color.

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    #19

    Group Of Women With Their Automobile Outside The White House, In The Year 1922

    Five women wearing vintage clothing pose by a historical car in a colorized historical photograph showcasing history in color.

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    #20

    Halloween In The Early 1900s

    Colorized historical photograph showing people wearing traditional masks and costumes outdoors on a grassy hillside.

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    Leon Trotsky, Frida Kahlo, Natalya Sedova, Mexico, 1937

    Colorized historical photograph showing three individuals in early 20th century attire capturing history in color.

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    #22

    Benito Mussolini Is Arrested, 1915

    Colorized historical photograph showing men in early 20th century clothing and hats in an intense street scene.

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    “Titanic Orphans” Michel & Edmond Navratil, Named So When They Turned Out To Be The Only Children Who Remained Unclaimed By An Adult After Being Rescued From The Titanic, In 1912

    Two children in vintage outfits playing and posing outdoors in a beautifully colorized historical photograph.

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    #24

    Vincent Van Gogh At The Age Of 19, 1872.

    Colorized historical photograph of a young man with red hair wearing a green vest and brown coat against a blue background.

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    Hakone, Japan, A Tree-Lined Avenue Ending In A Flight Of Stairs To A Temple, Photographed By Felice Beato In Ca. 1868

    Colorized historical photograph of tall trees lining a stone pathway with people walking up steps in a forest.

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    The Bin Ladens In Sweden, 1971

    Group of people posing by a vintage pink car on a city street in a beautifully colorized historical photograph.

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    Sorrento, On The Amalfian Coast, Italy In The Year 1888

    Colorized historical photograph of two people sitting by a coastal cliff with a village and mountains in the background.

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    The Peaky Blinders Were A Criminal Gang Active In Birmingham In The 19th Century

    Colorized historical photograph of five men wearing early 1900s clothing and hats, shown with detailed personal records.

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    Frida Kahlo Keeps A Sugar Skull, 1951.

    Colorized historical photograph of a woman in a white dress holding a decorated skull, showcasing history in color.

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    Boxing Aboard The U.s.s. New York In The Year 1899

    Colorized historical photograph of sailors watching a boxing match on a ship deck, showcasing history in color.

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