Rare historical photos

Six year-old Werfel, living in an orphanage in Austria, hugs a new pair of shoes given to him by the American Red Cross. This photo was published by Life magazine.

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Black and white photographs of historical people, places, and events allow us to see into the past. Adding color to those pictures adds a sense of ...

The photograph precipitated a dramatic change in how we perceive history. Amazing old photos like these can make it seem like you were standing right there during that historical moment.

Sneaking a kiss through the Berlin Wall...love has no boundaries.

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A photographer can capture a millisecond of time that will fascinate the audience for many lifetimes.

1800's tintype - woman making funny face. This is so rare since people rarely got their photo taken back then & they almost never smiled in photos.

Amazing photos from the past