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Nowadays, people take photos of anything and everything. Selfies, their food, pets, travel, random objects, and nothing in particular. The invention of the digital camera and mobile photography has made it uber easy to snap away somewhat nonchalantly at times. Our phone galleries and hard drives are filled to the brim with photographs. Sometimes four or five of the same thing.

But it wasn’t always like that. Back in the day, people didn’t have the luxury of whipping out their devices or a digital camera to capture a memory. They were a lot more intentional about what they used their rolls of film for, and how they executed the shots. There’s something precious about holding an actual physical photograph. Like a book, it has a feel, a smell, and certain characteristics that can only be picked up through time. It can almost transport you right back to the past as you hold a tangible piece of history in your hands. Even digital versions of old photos have the ability to stir up nostalgia.

If you're a sucker for rare and interesting historical photos, you're in for a treat. Bored Panda has put together a beautiful compilation of moments frozen in time, that we collected from the Old Historical Pictures Facebook group and the Historical Pictures IG page. They have a combined following of over 360,000 people, so they must be doing something right! Keep scrolling for a cozy trip down memory lane and don't forget to upvote your favorites. Don't miss the super interesting chat we had with Denise Levenick. She's the founder of The Family Curator and spoke to us about preserving and digitizing old photographs and heirlooms.

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Mother & Child, And It’s A Typical Day, San Francisco 1952. By Dorothea Lange

A woman and child dressed in 1940s fashion walking past vintage shops, showcasing captivating historical images.

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    'father And Son' Italy (1962). Photo By Elio Ciol

    Man carrying child across a barren field, capturing a historical moment.

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    Two Apsaroke Native Americans On Horseback Outside Of A Tipi In A Snow-Covered Forest In Montana In 1908

    Historical image of two figures on horseback near a tipi in a snowy forest.

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    ‘Mother And Children’ Spain (1920s). Photo By Antoni Arissa

    A woman talks to children sitting by a wooden cart in a historical, rural setting.

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    Vespa Family, 1950s

    Couple on a scooter with luggage and a dog, capturing historical travel moments.

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    Barcelona (1955) Photo By Ramón Masats

    Little girl seated under a table amidst a bustling crowd, holding a book and observing historical scenes around her.

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    Rescuing A Horse That Fell In The Canal, Amsterdam, 1929

    Crowd watching as a horse is lifted from a canal, capturing a breathtaking historical moment.

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    Had to use the crane when they realized the horse couldn't climb the ladder.

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    Trollhättan, Sweden In The Early 1900s

    A couple in an early 20th-century room, showcasing historical fashion and decor.

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    View Of The Pyramids, Eclipse Of The Sun Of August 30, 1905. By Gabriel Lekegian

    Historical image of Sphinx and pyramids during solar eclipse, 1905.

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    The Passing Of The Train, Nailsworth, At Dudbridge On 23rd August 1965

    Children watch a steam train pass by a countryside station, with bicycles and a plaque on a stone wall. Historical images.

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    The Future Queen Elizabeth II Being Carried Up The Steps Of Balmoral Castle In 1927

    Historic scene with people on stone staircase, castle backdrop, capturing past moments through closed eyes.

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    Lincoln Cathedral: From The Castle 1898. By Frederick H. Evans

    Historical image of Lincoln Cathedral towers over rooftops, showcasing breathtaking architecture.

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    A Wooden Roller Coaster In Edinburgh Scotland In 1900

    People in vintage attire riding an old wooden rollercoaster, capturing breathtaking historical moments.

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    Battery Powered Scooter From 1918

    Historical image of two people riding early motorized scooters, woman in foreground, man in background.

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    Winter Landscape From Herstedvester'. Peder Mørk Mønsted. 1923

    Snow-covered historical scene with horse-drawn carriage, bare trees, and a thatched-roof house.

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    The Ss Princess May Was A Steamship Built In 1888. The Ship Is Best Known For Grounding In 1910, Which Left The Ship Sticking Completely Out Of The Water. This Is One Of The Most Famous Shipwreck Photographs

    Historical image of SS Princess May shipwrecked on rocks in Alaska, with several people visible on deck.

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    Budapest (1914). Photo By André Kertész

    Shadowy figures walking past an old building at night, evoking a historical ambiance.

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    An Unidentified Woman Taking A Selfie, Circa 1900

    A woman in historical attire takes a mirror selfie, holding a box camera in her hands.

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    Wentworth Street In London's Eastend In 1908

    Historical image of a bustling market street, showcasing everyday life in the past.

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    Barber And Beauty Shop, Bedrock City, Rts. 64 And 180, Valle, Arizona, 1987

    Vintage stone-age themed building in open field, capturing historical nostalgia with unique architecture.

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    “Mother's Touch” Kentucky (1960). Photo By Warren Brunner

    A woman tending to children on a rustic porch, capturing a serene historical moment in nature.

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    'Roman Bridge,' Mosul, Iraq (1930s) Photo By Aurel Stein

    A historical bridge with a lone figure on top, spanning a narrow stream in an open landscape.

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    53rd Street And 7th Avenue, Manhattan, 1957

    Historic street scene with vintage cars and a woman near a coffee shop, capturing a moment from the past.

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    Piccadilly Circus, London, 1954. By Cecil Beaton

    Elegant woman in a vintage coat and hat standing amidst blurred passersby in a foggy historical street setting.

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    The Sagrada Família, Barcelona, In 1905

    Two men in suits converse in front of a partially constructed historical cathedral.

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    Ice Skating At Night In Vienna, 1910. By Emil Mayer

    Historical image of people ice skating on a snowy rink, wearing vintage clothing, in front of an old building.

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    View From Notre Dame, Paris, 1955. By Ernst Haas

    Two people overlooking Paris at sunset with the Eiffel Tower in the distance, capturing historical awe.

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    Angie Means Stands On A Giant Amazonian Water Lily Pad, Victoria Regia, In The Victoria Room At Pittsburgh’s Phipps Conservatory And Botanical Gardens In 1898

    Victorian woman in greenhouse with large plants and lily pads, capturing breathtaking historical imagery.

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    Tower Bridge Under Construction London 1889

    Historic construction of a bridge over a river with boats, showcasing breathtaking architectural progress.

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    Shakespeare's Birthplace Before Restoration Photographed In 1850

    Old historical building with two men in front, showcasing breathtaking historical architecture from the past.

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    Selling Chocolates And Sweets On The Street Kensington London ,1930

    Elderly woman sitting beside a historical street vendor stand, displaying books and cards.

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    A Large Crowd Watches The First Balloon Rise In A Balloon Race In Berlin Germany In 1908

    Historical image of a crowd watching colorful hot air balloons take off in the early 1900s.

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    Relaxing By A Pool In California, 1940. By J. Baylor Roberts

    Vintage view of people relaxing by a circular pool, surrounded by palm trees and a mountainous backdrop.

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    17 Year Old Pele In Sweden Before The World Cup In 1958

    Two men walking down a bustling city street with vintage cars and storefronts, capturing a historical moment.

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    Lecco, Italy (1968). Photo By Paolo Monti

    A lone rowboat on a calm sea between historic stone buildings, evoking a timeless historical scene.

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    Glasgow, Scotland (1980). Photo By Raymond Depardon

    A street scene with a man carrying a bag and a child leaning on a wall, capturing historical moments from past lives.

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    Lunchtime, Paris, 1920s

    A woman in 1920s fashion and a man in a suit conversing at an outdoor event, capturing historical elegance.

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    25.8 Inches Of Snow This Is A View Looking Down From 121st Street On Eighth Avenue On The Day After The Big Snowfall Of 1947

    Historical image of a snow-covered street with buses and cars in a city landscape.

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    A Sunday Morning In North Aurora, Il Kodachrome Slide Taken By Clifford R. Illyes. 1951

    Four people reading newspapers in a backyard, with historical clothing and a baby nearby; clothesline in the background.

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    San Francisco, Chinatown ,early 1950s

    Historical street scene with vintage cars and signs in Chinatown, depicting a vibrant urban setting.

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    Dublin, C1896. Photo By John J Clarke

    Victorian-era street scene with people in period clothing, showcasing historical urban life.

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    Sweden (1966) Photo By Sune Jonsson

    Horse pulling a hay sled in snowy field under moonlight, capturing a breathtaking historical scene.

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    From The Back Window, New York, 1915 - By Alfred Stieglitz

    Historic city skyline at night with dimly lit buildings and laundry hanging on rooftop in a vintage setting.

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    The Wooden Sibley Breaker, Pennsylvania, Built In 1886 And Destroyed By Fire In 1906

    Historical image of a wooden building with people and a horse-drawn carriage in the foreground.

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    Passengers On A NYC Municipal Ferry.. (Staten Island) In 1895 ( Library Of Congress)

    Vintage train carriage scene, passengers in period attire reading newspapers, evoking historical imagery.

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    Roof, "Latin Quarter" Paris, 1926. By André Kertész

    Aerial view of historical rooftops with a person reading on a balcony, capturing a moment from the past.

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    Canoeists In A Boat Cave, Wisconsin Dells, C. 1890-95. Photo By Henry Hamilton Bennett

    Two men in a canoe, seen through a rock formation, showcasing breathtaking historical imagery.

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    Budapest, 1963 - From The Budapest Municipal Photography Company Archive

    Historical image of a woman in an espresso café kiosk with neon sign, capturing a moment from the past.

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    Amsterdam, 1901. By Bern Eilers

    Historical image with a silhouette by a river, a church in the background, evoking a sense of the past.



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