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Article created by: Gabija Palšytė

It’s virtually impossible to feel how fast time flies until it passes right behind us, leaving the sense it was only yesterday we had our first day at school or said ‘I Do’. Present moments sneakily turn into memories, and it’s a never-ending cycle.

But thanks to the invention of photography and people who stood behind the lens, not everything gets lost in history. People, places, events that happened years, decades and hundreds of years ago are all made immortal by the camera.

One such mesmerizing gallery is curated by the Lost In History Twitter account dedicated to sharing photos that they say “throw light on our past.” Below, we selected some of the most incredible and interesting photos shared there, so pull your seat closer!

#1

Two women in WW2 military uniforms and the same women reunited in old age showing photos, highlighting history and friendship.

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    East German soldier helping a boy cross barbed wire at the Berlin Wall, illuminating history of past family reunions in 1961.

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    Luxurious interior of the historic Orient Express train, showcasing vintage blue seating and elegant lighting illuminating history.

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    Spiral staircase designed by Leonardo da Vinci in 1516, showcasing historical architecture and lost in history significance.

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    #5

    Prague astronomical clock with ornate zodiac signs and statues, showcasing a historic timepiece illuminating our past.

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    #6

    A man in 1957 taking a selfie using a stick to activate the camera, illustrating lost in history moments.

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    Crowded ship deck filled with soldiers returning home from World War II, illustrating a powerful lost in history moment.

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    Man arranging countless color pencils in a vibrant pencil shop in Tehran, illustrating lost in history and illuminating pictures concept.

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    #9

    Black and white photo of World Trade Center construction in 1970 with sunlight casting shadows on the buildings and city skyline.

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    #10

    Soldier in World War II trench sharing banana with a goat, a rare illuminating picture from lost in history.

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    Black and white photo of two Dutch men wearing traditional trousers and wooden shoes in 1900 history.

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    Black and white portrait of Nikola Tesla, highlighting a lost in history moment of a famous scientist in the past.

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    Black and white photo of Disneyland workers in costume eating in cafeteria, illustrating illuminating pictures of history.

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    #14

    Huge crowd in Time Square celebrating Germany's surrender, a powerful illuminating picture that throws light on our past.

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    #15

    Two children standing by the corner of the world’s largest log cabin, an illuminating picture from history.

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    #16

    Four little girls in vintage dresses having a tea party around a table with dolls in a historical black and white photo.

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    Group of men waving hats at the Titanic ship during its launch in 1912, illuminating pictures that throw light on our past.

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    Black and white photo showing thousands of telephone lines connecting to a large structure in 1890 Stockholm history.

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    A poor man asking King George V for money in 1920, showing a rare illuminating picture from history.

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    #20

    Black and white photo of the first Ronald McDonald clown from 1963 smiling and waving in vintage setting.

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    #21

    Black and white historic photo of miners working in Serra Pelada gold mines in Brazil during the 1980s.

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