Infamous French Commander Napoleon Bonaparte once said “History is the version of past events that people have decided to agree upon.” The history of the human race, as it stands today, is a collection of stories riddled with conflict, war, heroics, deception, cruelty, and even romance, all the makings of incredible stories. Historians have, for eras, tracked these stories, compiling more and more evidence to determine fact from fiction, and more importantly, to document these stories in great detail.
Perhaps the greatest tool to any fan of humankind's history is the camera, which captures it in their truest essence moments and people that could have been forgotten with time. Here are some photos that anyone can enjoy, history buff or not, that make these moments from the past come alive!














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Some Photos Require No Explanation Whatsoever!
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14 Surprisingly Rare Historical Moments Caught On Camera
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These Japanese Truck Gardens Are Absolutely Stunning!
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Even Ordinary Things Look Fascinating in Slow Motion!
Even the simplest things like moving a tennis racket covered in powder or cutting a water balloon look absolutely fascinating in slow motion!
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These Amazing Nature Photographs Will Leave You in Awe!
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A Glimpse at Halloween Festivities in the '20s and '30s
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These Unconventional Buildings Will Make You Look Twice!
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These Vintage Olympic Photos are PURE GOLD
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These are Some of the Most Fascinating Photos!
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Incredible Old Photos: Amsterdam Over 100 Years Ago
Have a look at some of George Hendrik Breitner's photography, which captures Amsterdam as it was in the late 19th Century and the early 1900s.
In Pictures: 2024 Photographer of the Year Winners
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15 Fascinating Photos That Bring 1930s China to Life
These rare photos unveil some hidden stories from 1930s China.
Here Are 15 Rare Sights You Won't See More Than Once!
Here are 15 rare sights that you're practically guaranteed to never see more than once in your lifetime!
Look Up! Take a Look at Stunning Panoramic Church Ceilings
These unique photos of the interior of beautiful churches is something I won't soon forget.
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Astonishing! These Photographs Will Leave You in Awe!
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These Colorful Photos Are An Affirmation Of Life's Beauty
These photos are concrete evidence of the existence of beauty in every nook and cranny of our world. What's more, they'll fill your heart with joy and wonder.
The Children of London 70 Years Ago – 16 Captivating Pics
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See What France in the Late 19th Century Was Like
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Historic Photos: A Time Gone By, Captured Beautifully
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Animal Kingdom Stories Told Through Amazing Pictures
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10 Award-Winning Images That Capture the Spirit of Travel
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The Beauty of Nature Like You’ve Never Seen It Before
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These Mind-Bending Photos Will Have You Do a Double Take!
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5 Ancient Roman Buildings Still Inhabited Today
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