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The Nearly Lost 1950s Street Photos of NYC And Chicago by Vivian Maier Were Discovered Only After Her Death

Vivian Maier, an excellent New York street photographer who took thousand of photos in the 1950s and 60s, was left woefully unacknowledged during her time. It was only in 2011, two years after her death, that her photos were recognized for...

Vivian Maier, an excellent New York street photographer who took thousand of photos in the 1950s and 60s, was left woefully unacknowledged during her time. It was only in 2011, two...

Rare Historical Photos Show 1910s Imperial Russia In Glorious Color

Given how many historical photos are video are shot in black and white, many of us can forget that the past was also in full color – we just don't get to see it. However, these photos of Russia in the...

Given how many historical photos are video are shot in black and white, many of us can forget that the past was also in full color – we just don't get...

Hidden Mothers: Spooky Photographs of Victorian Babies Held by Their Mothers

Have you ever had difficulties trying to get a baby to sit down and pose for a picture? It's a huge headache now, but it was even harder for mothers in the Victorian era, when camera technology made posing for photographs...

Have you ever had difficulties trying to get a baby to sit down and pose for a picture? It's a huge headache now, but it was even harder for mothers in...

Artist Uses Perspective, Miniature Car Models And A $250 Camera To Create Realistic Historical Photos

Michael Paul Smith is the perfect example of an artist with a passion for what he does. For the last 25 years, he has spent some of his spare and much of his professional time making miniature models and photographing them,...

Michael Paul Smith is the perfect example of an artist with a passion for what he does. For the last 25 years, he has spent some of his spare and much...

Heart-Breaking Pictures of Child Labour In USA by Lewis Hine

As hard as things might seem right now for high school or university students entering the job market, it’s probably nothing compared to what these kids had to go through in early 1900s America. This photo series, archived by the Library...

As hard as things might seem right now for high school or university students entering the job market, it’s probably nothing compared to what these kids had to go through in...

40 Must-See Photos From The Past

These 40 photographs all tell stories about the historical figures or events that they represent. Once taken simply to document their present, they now help us witness the past. From historical landmarks and famous people to the basic daily routines of...

These 40 photographs all tell stories about the historical figures or events that they represent. Once taken simply to document their present, they now help us witness the past. From historical...