Often, we don’t give photographs enough credit. Most people believe that history is only about long passages. However, pictures are essential historical documentation. Reading a passage informs you about a topic; however, pictures give you insights into different sections of the society that may not be examined or explored. The most significant advantage of the simplest image is that it can speak louder than a long write up. Even if you aren’t familiar with the language of the article, you can still comprehend quite a lot by analysing its images.
We hope you have a great time reading through our articles below, such as that of Adolf Hitler while traveling back in time with several exciting pictures.
Introduction Presidential photographs are more than memorabilia. They are snapshots of how power was presented, challenged, and sometimes quietly exposed. This photo essay brings together 15 unusual and iconic presidential images, from the earliest surviving photograph of a former president…
The 1964 New York World’s Fair, a remarkable event held in Queens, New York City, captivated the imagination of millions of visitors. With its theme of “Peace Through Understanding,” the fair aimed to promote global harmony and cooperation. The centerpiece…
The Miracle of Dunkirk a.k.a the Dunkirk evacuation was the evacuation of Allied soldiers during WWII. It took place after the Allied loss in the Battle of France. The operation essentially rescued a whopping 338,000 British and French soldiers! To…
Operation Barbarossa was essentially a code name for Nazi Germany’s invasion of the Soviet Union. The operation consisted of many prominent battles. Although the German forces achieved significant victories, ultimately the operation was a failure. We have compiled rare pictures…
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii was one of the most impactful events in American history. Additionally, this surprise attack is regarded as one of the main reasons for the United States’ entry into World War II. We have…
The Battle of Midway was essentially a naval battle fought during World War II. It was fought between the U.S. Navy and the Imperial Japanese Navy. In the end, the Allied forces were victorious. Thus, the Battle of Midway was…
After World War II, Korea split into North Korea and South Korea respectively. The Korean War was a military conflict fought between the two. Additionally, the Soviet Union, the United Nations with the United States and China also got involved…
Airships a.k.a dirigibles were widely used during the 1920s and the 1930s. They were large passenger carriers that used hydrogen to lift them. However, the use of hydrogen was unsafe and many airships like the Hindenburg met a ghastly end.…
One of the most recognised symbols of San Francisco, California is the Golden Gate Bridge. According to Frommer’s travel guide, the bridge is the most beautiful, and the most photographed, bridge in the world! Additionally, at the time of its…
The Battle of Somme was one of the battles fought during World War I. It was fought between the armies of the British Empire and the French Third Republic against the German forces. The grisly battle took place from July…
Constantinople was the capital of the Ottoman Empire from 1453 to 1922. Subsequently, after the fall of the Ottoman Empire, it would be renamed Istanbul about 30 years later. The below pictures were produced using the Photochrom process; which applies…
As the name suggests human zoos were essentially exhibitions where the main attraction was human beings. In the early 19th and 20th centuries, the western world was obsessed with ‘primitive natives’. Consequently, this obsession fueled a market for human zoos…
During the 19th century, London became a global city. It gained immense importance and consequently witnessed a boom in its population. The below pictures of Victorian London are taken by photographer John Thomson and journalist Adolphe Smith. They compiled them…
Often called one of the marvels of engineering, the Hoover Dam is a sight to behold. This massive concrete dam is located in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River and was constructed between 1931 and 1936. The construction of…
Nazi Germany or the German Reich was the German state between 1933-45 when it was controlled by Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party. Also called the Third Reich, it was a totalitarian state. It subsequently ended when the Allies defeated…
The 1960s brought in a variety of fashion trends, and the high school teens embodied these. Hence, during the 1960s, high school fashion was the one to look out for. It was indeed the decade which broke all traditional fashion…
The United States dropped the Atomic bomb ‘Little Boy’ on August 6, 1945, upon the city of Hiroshima, Japan. The bomb killed around 90,000- 146,000 people. Additionally, its effects were felt for months after the impact. The below pictures show…
Timeless charm and beauty define old Hollywood glamour. Essentially, the early Hollywood industry systematically glamourised its stars. These styles emitted Sprezzatura, which means looking effortlessly glamourous. Let us go back in history and take a look at the starlets who…
Many clothes considered trendy today like the trench coats, bomber jackets, chino pants, and aviator glasses all originate from WWII military clothing. Of course, back then, these weren’t a fashion statement and were introduced because it was a necessity. The…
Playgrounds have certainly evolved from back in the day. Compared to today’s ‘safe’ playgrounds, the ones in history were pretty ‘dangerous’. According to reports, 147 children died from playing on playgrounds between 1990-2000 and over 75% of children suffered from…
