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50 Interesting Historical Pics From “That’s History” That May Change Your Perspective On Things
Interview With Expert
It's important that we keep being interested in history. Even if we laughed it off, one of the most viral memes of this summer was quite poignant: we do live in the context of all in which we live and what came before us.
The X page History Pics with its 220k fans helps us see what life was like before we were born. From photographs of regular folks in '70s bodegas to rarely-seen images of famous actors, writers, and historical figures, the page holds a mirror to all the context that came before us.
To discover why history is so important, Bored Panda reached out to Liz Covart. She's an award-winning historian of early America, the Founding Director of Colonial Williamsburg Innovation Studios at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, and host of the Ben Franklin's World podcast.
She kindly agreed to chat with us about why old photographs are important for a better understanding of history and shared some tips about how we can find little bits of history in our everyday lives.
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Penelope Orange 1 year ago
I love that "Bobby" is going in with standard business man shake and Michael is going in with standard 1970"s cool bro shake. Man I loved the Jackson 5 when I was a kid. I watched the Brady Bunch on TV but loved the Jackson 5.
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Rob D 1 year ago
One of the greatest pitchers of all time. Having spent a full youth's career in the Negro League, he finally made his MLB debut at the age of 42. He was so good in his prime, he would sometimes call his team mates in from the field and invite them to sit behind the mound while he struck out the side. His career spanned 5 decades. Legend.
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HI, I'M A SHOUTY MAN 1 year ago
I'm pretty sure I have a signed photo from this game, my grandad was good friends with one of the managers or someone back then...
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Leg less In Minneapolis 1 year ago
We were still doing this in therapy nineties, I had to go outside with my oldest for several hours a day in sun when we first got home.
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sofacushionfort 1 year ago
From a LIFE magazine article of rock stars with their parents: https://www.life.com/arts-entertainment/life-with-rock-stars-and-their-parents/
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Ąåřţđęşịɠŋȿ 1 year ago
working on the attitude. Surprised he is not knawing on a half-smoked cigar
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Debby Keir 1 year ago
I remember going there several times is the late 50's and early 60's. There was a 'statue' of a donkey nearby and if you inserted money, it would lift its tail and poop a chocolate coin.
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Max Fox 1 year ago
The footage of Armstrong getting out of the landing craft wasn't taken by a person. Also, he actually did say "one small step for a man", but he swallowed that "a", so you can barely hear it if you strain. I remember it - I was young, and was already in bed (it was past 10 PM), but my parents got me up to see it - my older brother was staying up to see it.
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Jonnathan Poirier 1 year ago
Hey it's two pieces of sh¡T sailing you don't see that very often.
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Angelshark 1 year ago
I have seen zero evidence that he was a Nazi, and considering the number of Jewish folks that were under his direct employ during his lifetime, coupled with the fact that he made anti-fascist propaganda cartoons during WW2, I am inclined to believe otherwise.
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michael Chock 1 year ago
The guy on the bottom is holding up over 600Lbs. This would crush me.
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AtMostAFabulist 1 year ago (edited)
Don't say anything on this phone that you wouldn't say to a cop.
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Stephanie Did It 1 year ago
It would be great if someone would identify everyone in this picture.
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