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34 Interesting And Rare Historical Pictures That Might Teach You Something New About Our Past
Many of us love taking photos of all the little joys in life—the goofiness of a pet, the not-so-good-looking cookies you baked for the first time, or the unexpected flowers you received. It's fascinating how smartphones have made it so easy for us to capture precious moments forever. But this was not always the case. In the past, not many people had the luxury of clicking photographs at any time. So, it's interesting to see past photos that reflect a rich tapestry of historical events, cultural norms, and everyday life from a bygone era. Today, the Bored Team has compiled some visual records that will educate us about history and the human experience over time.
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#1
A Mother And Her 8 Sons, All Served, All Came Home
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Jonathan The Turtle In The 1900s And Today. (191 Years Old)
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Anne Frank’s Father Otto, Revisiting The Attic Where They Hid From The Nazis
Ru Bee 1 year ago
Devestation... Everything about this photograph projects that feeling.
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Darlene Faldyn 1 year ago
Such a sad thing that happened to this family and to many more Jewish people because of hate! I just can't hardly believe that that same hate is going on today and are once great nation!
ExRoot 1 year ago
I've been there. I read Anne Frank's diary prior to a European trip starting in Amsterdam two years ago and just walking through the house is eerie. The attic where they sat an ate all so so small. Dark. The sink the pipes the stairs. Of course this is Amsterdam and not the US so people are extremely selling quiet and no one that I saw was disrespectful enough to take pictures. I myself took a single picture outside of the engraved stone but never inside.
NvLE 1 year ago
This photo was taken the evening before the opening of the Anne Frank museum. The Secret Annex, where he had to stay for so long, where they were betrayed and taken away, resulting in the death of his entire family, became a museum. An important museum. Imagine what is going through his mind at the moment this pic was taken. It makes me cry every time I see it.
Waffle panda 1 year ago
Poor man. Seeing the place where he and his family lived for many years, but were taken from. I can’t imagine the pain he felt
Oerff On Tour 1 year ago
The worst part is, this happened to thousands of Jewish people, Roma, Sinti, communists, homosexuals, and other "Untermenschen". Being the only one who survived, whilst everyone they knew were killed in the "Endlösung". The Nazis killed over 6 MILLION people in their concentration camps.
ThatBlackNightingale 1 year ago (edited)
My heart goes out for him, his family and other victims did not deserve this.
The speed at which the world is changing is astounding. No sooner is some state-of-the-art machinery or technology developed, there’s a new generation of advancements that can make it outdated. If you are using the iPhone 14, chances are kids might tell you it's an old model since the iPhone 15 is available on the market.
These rapid changes are happening in almost every discipline—engineering, science, medicine, and architecture, amongst others. But here’s the thing: while we must change with the times, it’s also important to preserve our history.
#4
Anne Frank Photographed With Her Sister Margot On The Beach, Zandvoort, 1940
#5
A Photo Of A Young Bedouin Kuwaiti Girl Holding Her Lamb, During The Gulf War, (1991)
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 1 year ago
Pretty sure I saw this at the time. Either Time Magazine or National Geographic but I remember seeing this in teh early '90s.
#6
A Photo Of My Family After The Japanese Concentration Camps In Los Angeles
Studying history provides us with valuable insights, which help us make informed decisions and shape a more progressive future. And photos like these offer a glimpse into how things were back in the day.
In order to preserve a tangible physical connection to the past, several historical monuments have been protected and maintained over the years using historic preservation. By doing so we are able to gain understanding about the people and events that shaped our communities. Many cultural heritage sites, buildings, and structures link us to particular moments, locations, and occasions that marked important turning points in our shared past.
#7
Love This Photo Of My Nan Taken Some Time In The 60's By A Street Photographer
#8
The Director Of The Belgrade Zoo Urges Sami The Chimpanzee To Return Home After He Escaped, 1988
#9
Until 1956, French Children Attending School Were Served Wine On Their Lunch Breaks
Additionally, safeguarding also helps us to promote sustainability as we are reusing existing structures, and preserving natural resources. When monuments are cared for properly, they can be open for public viewing, allowing for the continued appreciation of our past. Sometimes it also helps to generate economic benefits as it creates jobs.
#10
Flattening Hills To Build Seattle
#11
87 Years Ago Sylvan Goldman Invented The Shopping Cart
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 1 year ago
And they haven't changed much since. They're made of plastic instead of wire now and they have the baby seat now. That's pretty much it. Sometimes an inventor nails it on the first try.
#12
Abbye Stockton Mid Liftting 135 Lbs In The 1940s, She Makes It Look So Easy For Her
A place has to go through a comprehensive evaluation process in order to be approved for historical preservation. Firstly, the site should represent a notable period, event, or figure in history. For instance, it could have a unique architectural style or technique that represents a specific era or culture.
#13
Charles Ebbets, The Man Who Took The Famous Photo Called 'Lunch Atop A Skyscraper'(9/20/1932)
#14
Man Recording A Concert On Cassette Tape In 1980s Poland
Premislaus de Colo 1 year ago
That's Ryszard Kuszłejko, Polish oppositionist during communist times in Poland. He's recording a punk concert so that he can then distribute the cassettes among young people. This was the only way for teenagers to listen to "rebel" music, as the Censorship Office would never allow them to record in a studio.
#15
Vietnamese Babies Being Airlifted To The Us For Adoption In 1975
After that, the physical condition of the site is evaluated. This is done to determine the extent of preservation needed. Historians, archaeologists, and other experts also usually review the site.
They then provide their fair recommendations to the authorities. In some cases, even public opinion is sought to ensure that the site’s preservation is valued by the community.
#16
On January 19, 1977, For The First And Last Time It Snowed In Miami, Florida
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 1 year ago
I guarantee it wasn't the first time, just the first time in modern history. As far as the last time though, well they might have something there.
#17
Morning Bathers In Las Vegas Watch A Mushroom Cloud From An Atomic Test 75 Miles Away, 1953
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 1 year ago
That's a little close for my taste thank you. In '53 they were still tickling the dragon's tail and had no idea what they were dealing with.
#18
Students At Columbia University Calling For Divestment From South Africa (1984)
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 1 year ago
Apartheid South Africa was a blight upon the world. A rich white plutocracy owned everyone and treated the indigenous African population like second class citizens. And guess who was a teenager in SA in '84. Elon Musk. Silver spoon sucking MF grew up treating black people like sh*t and he hasn't changed.
Many countries even have national and local laws that protect historic places. After much research and evaluation, an official nomination is prepared. There is a set of criteria for the selection to be accepted.
The final nomination is reviewed by relevant authorities or committees. In the case of international designations, it could be UNESCO.
#19
Jim Thorpe. He's Wearing Different Socks And Shoes. 1912 Olympic. From U.S. Track And Field
#20
Miss Idaho Potato, 1935
#21
Cleaned Up Image From Shackleton's British Antarctic Expedition, (1907-1908)
Then the relevant officials create a plan that outlines how the site will be preserved, managed, and maintained. After this, the funding is secured to finally start the process. Once historical preservation takes place, there is a continual assessment to ensure the site’s preservation efforts are effective.
#22
Colorized Pic Of Princeton University Students After A Snowball Fight, 1893
#23
A Lipstick Tester From The 1950s. Hired To Test Durability And Color Of Lipstick
#24
Joe Arridy, The "Happiest Prisoner On Death Row", Gives Away His Train Before Being Executed, 1939
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 1 year ago
"Joseph Arridy (/ˈærɪdi/; April 29, 1915 – January 6, 1939)[1][2] was an American man who was falsely convicted and wrongfully executed for the 1936 rape and murder of Dorothy Drain, a 15-year-old girl in Pueblo, Colorado." This is why I'm against the death penalty in ALL cases.
Some of such sites include the Great Wall of China in China, Machu Picchu in Peru, the Colosseum in Italy, the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, the Acropolis in Greece, the Alhambra in Spain, and Stonehenge in England, among many others.
While these physical sites are a great way to relive the past, photographs from bygone eras show us how people worked, dressed, and did things back then.
#25
A Labor Strike, 1930s
#26
Ed Clarity's Photo Of A Woman About To Snatch A Kid From Water With A Net At Rockaway Beach ,ny,1958
#27
Economy Class Seating On A Pan Am 747 In 1970
Visiting historical sites or looking at vintage photos helps us celebrate the unique people and heritage of our neighborhoods and cities. They transport us back to a time when things were so different. Did you enjoy looking at these pictures? Which one of them was your favorite?
#28
Car Culture In Japan, 1990s
#29
A French Policeman Salutes A Nazi Officer In Paris, 1941
#30
World Record Polar Bear Taken In 1961
#31
80 Yrs Ago Today (D-Day) My Great Grandma Wrote This Letter To My Granddad Who Was In The Navy
sleepybear 1 year ago (edited)
difficult to read, but this is my badly-interpreted version of it! Dear (name im not sure), i planned to write family news today but i guess the invasion comes first- the whistles woke me at 3am, we've been fooled 5 or 6 times recently with sirens (or i?) thought they had a (not sure) fire down town - the fire dept. was (unsure) and the boats in the harbour were all blowing their whistles- at 4am the air raid sirens went
#32
Me, Age 7, Dressed Up As Our Dog For Halloween
Michael Largey 1 year ago
"Fascinating Historical Photos That You Probably Haven’t Seen In History Books"? Well, yeah.
#33
Crew Members Of B-29 Superfortress “Enola Gay” On Parade, 1945
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 1 year ago (edited)
It's 8:15 And that's the time that it's always been We got your message on the radio Conditions normal and you're coming home Enola Gay Is mother proud of little boy today? Ah-ha, this kiss you give It's never ever going to fade away: Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark.
#34
9-Year Old Eunice Winstead Johns And Her Husband, 24-Year-Old Charlie Johns, Tennessee 1937
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Justin Tyme 1 year ago (edited)
Bored Panda Staff: "Let's repost this list every week. It's easier than finding new content."
Rebecca Ferguson 1 year ago
There must be other historical images we haven't seen over and over again, surely????
Justin Tyme 1 year ago (edited)
Bored Panda Staff: "Let's repost this list every week. It's easier than finding new content."
Rebecca Ferguson 1 year ago
There must be other historical images we haven't seen over and over again, surely????
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