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There's a finite number of photos from the days gone by, so with so many social media projects dedicated to them, you'd think we would have seen it all by now. Or at least the vast majority. Especially when it comes to celebrities.

As we showed in one of our publications, the Instagram account Vintage Daily keeps unearthing rarely seen pictures from the last century with no problem. In fact, they provide such a steady stream of content that now, only 5 months after our piece, there's enough material for an update.

So that's exactly what we did. Continue scrolling to check out what the self-proclaimed Lover of The Past who runs the account has been posting on it recently.

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An Indian Woman, A Japanese Woman, And A Syrian Woman, All Training To Be Doctors At Women’s Medical College Of Philadelphia

An Indian Woman, A Japanese Woman, And A Syrian Woman, All Training To Be Doctors At Women’s Medical College Of Philadelphia

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A French Soldier Feeding His Kitten, Indochina 1956

A French Soldier Feeding His Kitten, Indochina 1956

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"I think photography can be an essential and powerful tool for understanding history, but I think it is also necessary to view all photographs with a critical eye," professor, writer, and amateur homesteader Joshua Wilkey told Bored Panda, commenting on one of our earlier publications.

"While we might be accustomed to skepticism of photos in the age of Photoshop, photo editing isn't the only thing that should give us pause."

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A Group Of Five Trans Women In Paris, 1959 - Miriam, Nana, Jacky, Gine And Sabrina. Photo By Christer Strömholm

A Group Of Five Trans Women In Paris, 1959 - Miriam, Nana, Jacky, Gine And Sabrina. Photo By Christer Strömholm

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Nathaniel
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And you get idiots saying being transgender is a modern phenomena that has only happened in the last ten years.

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3 Year Old Kisses A Puppy, 1950

3 Year Old Kisses A Puppy, 1950

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

puppys have always been loved - look at his smoochie little face so adorable <3

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Diana Ross Finishing A Rib, 1980s

Diana Ross Finishing A Rib, 1980s

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Dr. Darren R. Reid, who earned his Ph.D. from the University of Dundee and is now a lecturer at Coventry University, agrees.

He explained to us that images are an incredibly important part of how we understand the past. "They give us a distinct look into how people and societies viewed themselves and each other," Reid said.

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A Veterinarian, Inspecting An Early Prototype Of The Internet In The 1950's

A Veterinarian, Inspecting An Early Prototype Of The Internet In The 1950's

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Fan Takes Selfie With Elvis Presley. 1960s

Fan Takes Selfie With Elvis Presley. 1960s

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1950s Teenagers Going On A Date

1950s Teenagers Going On A Date

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View Of The Pyramids During A Solar Eclipse, August 30, 1905. Photo: Gabriel Lekegian

View Of The Pyramids During A Solar Eclipse, August 30, 1905. Photo: Gabriel Lekegian

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"In the medieval period, for example, Jesus and the saints were often depicted as physically larger than ordinary people — not because they were believed to be taller, but because they occupied a higher status in the minds of the artists who produced these images, and the audiences who consumed them. In later centuries, Europeans (and their descendants) looked to the classical world for inspiration, spending huge amounts of time (and money) on images that were both increasingly realistic and idealized," Reid said.

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A California Teacher Teaching The Physics Of Surfing, 1970

A California Teacher Teaching The Physics Of Surfing, 1970

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Norman Parkinson Photograph Of Two People Running Up A Street In New York City In 1960

Norman Parkinson Photograph Of Two People Running Up A Street In New York City In 1960

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A Secret Love: To Buzz, L'il Always Remember The Times We Spent Together. All My Love, Your Tommy 26 March 1949

A Secret Love: To Buzz, L'il Always Remember The Times We Spent Together. All My Love, Your Tommy 26 March 1949

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David Bowie, Paris, June 1977. Photo By Christian Simonpiétri

David Bowie, Paris, June 1977. Photo By Christian Simonpiétri

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"Native Americans and American colonizers were frequently depicted in classical poses — all deliberate choices that show us how many people perceived the invasion of the Americas and the genocides that occurred there," Reid continued.

"They also include important details (such as items of clothing, hairstyles, etc.) that help us to picture the past. For modern people, this means we can more accurately imagine, and perhaps, empathize with the very different folks who came before us."

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Summer Solstice Celebration, Stockholm, Sweden, 1970

Summer Solstice Celebration, Stockholm, Sweden, 1970

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The right half of my brain: Oh how lovely what a nice snapshot of culture - The left half of my brain: MIDSOMMAR

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Newlyweds Ride A Train Headed To Tokyo, Japan, 1964. Photo By Bill Ray

Newlyweds Ride A Train Headed To Tokyo, Japan, 1964. Photo By Bill Ray

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Misty-Dawn Amayi
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Japanese so rarely show PDA, even during their weddings, so this is a much more rare photo than most would imagine.

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Talking about photographs, in particular, Joshua Wilkey provided a few very helpful questions we can ask ourselves when analyzing them:

Is the photo lacking context? Or what is happening outside of the frame? "There's always the chance that the viewer is seeing an intentionally skewed perspective," Wilkey highlighted. "A picture might be worth a thousand words, but sometimes it takes a thousand words to explain the context of a single photo. Some pictures are downright strange without context."

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Albert Einstein Before His Famous Photo With His Tongue Out

Albert Einstein Before His Famous Photo With His Tongue Out

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A Gay Couple And A Lesbian Couple Outside The Bank, Idaho, United States, 1941. Photo By Russell Lee

A Gay Couple And A Lesbian Couple Outside The Bank, Idaho, United States, 1941. Photo By Russell Lee

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Prince Charles And Princess Diana On Vacation In Bahamas, 1982

Prince Charles And Princess Diana On Vacation In Bahamas, 1982

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Is the photo representative? In other words, can the photo indicate something bigger than itself? "For example, the internet has, for years, made fun of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un for marveling at seemingly cool but likely fake things like modern and well-stocked grocery stores. These photos are meant to be representative images portraying for Kim's people and for foreigners that North Korea is a modern and well-nourished society. The reality is a bit different."

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A Young Boy That Had Just Stolen His Father's Car And Crashed It, Takes One Last Puff On His Cigarette Before Facing The Consequences. 1974

A Young Boy That Had Just Stolen His Father's Car And Crashed It, Takes One Last Puff On His Cigarette Before Facing The Consequences. 1974

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#23

"Being Deeply Loved By Someone Gives You Strength, While Loving Someone Deeply Gives You Courage"

"Being Deeply Loved By Someone Gives You Strength, While Loving Someone Deeply Gives You Courage"

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San Francisco's Lombard Street In 1975

San Francisco's Lombard Street In 1975

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Paul Macdonell
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Doesn't the yellow Pacer look like it's going the wrong way on this one way road?

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A Girl With A Massive Bush

A Girl With A Massive Bush

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As the historian said, these concepts can apply to virtually any photograph, but they become crucial when we're viewing a particular one as evidence. "They are important for historical photographs because of the power and usefulness of photography in political propaganda. North Korea is a great example of a regime that uses photography for propaganda, and the Soviet Union and the US were great examples too, particularly during the Cold War and the Space Race."

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James Dean Signing Autographs In His Car, 1950's

James Dean Signing Autographs In His Car, 1950's

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Burlesque Dancer Miss Zorita Walking Her Snake, 1940s

Burlesque Dancer Miss Zorita Walking Her Snake, 1940s

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Thames Swan Shares A Treat, 1958

Thames Swan Shares A Treat, 1958

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Jumping The Puddle, Berlin, 1930. Photo By Friedrich Seidenstücker

Jumping The Puddle, Berlin, 1930. Photo By Friedrich Seidenstücker

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Young Couples At A Formal Dance Dreamily Sway On The Crowded Floor Of Dim, Chandelier-Lit Ballroom, 1940s. Photo By Nina Leen

Young Couples At A Formal Dance Dreamily Sway On The Crowded Floor Of Dim, Chandelier-Lit Ballroom, 1940s. Photo By Nina Leen

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love that. I just wish there were more formal events like that nowadays. Not just for the upper crust but for everyone.

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An Exhausted Young Couple During An All-Night Jazz Session At The Royal Albert Hall In London, 1957. Photo By Erich Auerbach

An Exhausted Young Couple During An All-Night Jazz Session At The Royal Albert Hall In London, 1957. Photo By Erich Auerbach

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Marilyn Monroe, Startled By A Firecracker, Opens The Time-Life Building In New York, 1957

Marilyn Monroe, Startled By A Firecracker, Opens The Time-Life Building In New York, 1957

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New York City Ballet, 1940. Photo By Larry Colwell

New York City Ballet, 1940. Photo By Larry Colwell

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Bonnie And Clyde's Last Kiss A Few Hours Before They Were Killed, May 23, 1934

Bonnie And Clyde's Last Kiss A Few Hours Before They Were Killed, May 23, 1934

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Xottel
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So sweet! Two reckless killers that just love each other. There is nothing like taking the love of your life on a violent murder spree. Very cute.

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"Females At The First Chippendales Club, Los Angeles, 1979"

"Females At The First Chippendales Club, Los Angeles, 1979"

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On The Observation Deck Of The Empire State Building, New York, Mid-1940's

On The Observation Deck Of The Empire State Building, New York, Mid-1940's

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Couple On Beach, Coney Island, 1947. Photo By Ruth Orkin

Couple On Beach, Coney Island, 1947. Photo By Ruth Orkin

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Casual touching is such a beautiful expression of love :) (consensual of course)

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A Young Man Helping His Date Into Her Skating Kit, Tokyo, 1959. Photograph By John Dominis

A Young Man Helping His Date Into Her Skating Kit, Tokyo, 1959. Photograph By John Dominis

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Concept of Love" blares loudly over the speakers as she skates past him for the 42nd time.

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Surrounded By Others, A Couple Enjoys Some Privacy As They Embrace In A Hole In The Sand On A Beach In Santa Monica, California, July 4, 1950 (Photo By Ralph Crane)

Surrounded By Others, A Couple Enjoys Some Privacy As They Embrace In A Hole In The Sand On A Beach In Santa Monica, California, July 4, 1950 (Photo By Ralph Crane)

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A Man Stops To Watch A Woman Tie Her Sandals In Portofino Marina, August 1977. Photo By Slim Aarons

A Man Stops To Watch A Woman Tie Her Sandals In Portofino Marina, August 1977. Photo By Slim Aarons

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A Couple Drinking Water From Fountain. Michigan, 1940s

A Couple Drinking Water From Fountain. Michigan, 1940s

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Except for the fact that the water in Flint was fine until they purposely changed the source to the Flint River.

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Helen Davies
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I see no water. They are admiring a tiny frog. Or a miniature of Elvis.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thanks to the suffragette movement women earned the right to drink from the same fountain, only a few decades prior ;-)

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Patricia Bryan
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gawd..who makes up these amazingly,fascinating titles..what else would it ***be?

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"Sausages And Women. If You Want To Enjoy The Experience, Never Watch The Preparation Of Either." Oscar Wilde

"Sausages And Women. If You Want To Enjoy The Experience, Never Watch The Preparation Of Either." Oscar Wilde

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Nathaniel
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dunno about that, I think I would enjoy these women preparing themselves.

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#48

John & Yoko Waiting For The Maid To Make The Bed So They Can Continue Protesting The System

John & Yoko Waiting For The Maid To Make The Bed So They Can Continue Protesting The System

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A Couple Making A Point About Smog And The Environment, 1970. Photo By H. Armstrong

A Couple Making A Point About Smog And The Environment, 1970. Photo By H. Armstrong

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A Filipino Baby And Her Family Inside A Human Zoo In New York, USA. 1906

A Filipino Baby And Her Family Inside A Human Zoo In New York, USA. 1906

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