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A Blast From the Past - Fascinating History!

" Those who cannot remember the past - are condemned to repeat it. " George Santayana It's easy to dismiss history as words in dust covered text books, but it is also important to remember that history is a living and kicking thing, and the actions taken then still influence everything we do today.

Blast from the Past! Photos of Julie Andrews' Prolific Career

Two years later she starred in the critically acclaimed musical film, Thoroughly Modern Millie. 1969 After getting a divorce from her first husband in 1967, Julie met the love of her life - director Blake Edwards, whom she remained married to until his death in 2010.

21 Historical Pics That Open a Visceral Window to the Past

Old photographs have a special value to them - they allow us to take a glimpse into the past and experience what life was like a long time ago. Sometimes, you see photographs from the past that are so startling or fascinating that you can't help but wonder "Is this for real?".

From Past to Present With a Click of the Camera.

This beautiful photography project takes shots of modern Eastern Europe and Russia and inserts a moment from the past at that exact location. Now I've seen these kinds of photos before but never with such precision, such an eye for detail and beauty.

These 3D Portraits of Artists from the Past Are Stunning

The 3D artist devotes his time to mainly create hyper-realistic portraits of influential figures from the past that were never photographed.

These Vintage Celebrity Photos From the Past Are a Delight

This gallery contains rare pictures from the past that depict scenes from celebrities' lives only a few people have ever seen. We think you'll love these. Related: Found It! Rare Old Photos of Famous People 1. 13-year-old Stevie Wonder performing at Television House in Kingsway, 1963 2. 

1950’s Slang Is a Blast! Learn 10 Essential Terms

Having a blast (1953) Meaning: to have a wonderful time or enjoy something. Example sentence: “I had a blast at Jane's birthday party.”

Historic Photos From Days of Christmas' Past...

These are some of the scenes of Christmas past.

8 Weird and Wacky Failed Inventions from the Past

New and wacky inventions from the field of science and technology always fascinate us. There have been many great inventions throughout history that will forever be remembered for their significance to humanity.

5 World-Changing Medical Advances From the Past Decade

The mind-blowing medical discoveries made in the past decade could revolutionize the way we treat and prevent certain diseases, and will make humans more resilient than ever before.

Days Of Future Past: 14 Bizarre Cars From Bygone Eras

Over the past several decades, several unique and eccentric car designs have been developed, and quite a few have caused quite a stir.

You've Got to See These Rare Celebrity Pics from the Past!

This precious collection features some amazing photos, including snaps of Betty White and Queen Elizabeth from their younger days, Sean Connery in his prime, and Barack and Michelle Obama celebrating Christmas back in the 80s. Scroll on to discover many more photo gems. Related: Found It!

These Beauty Practices of the Past Look Strange Today…

The first handheld hair dryers appeared in the 1920s but they were still significantly different from the ones we use today. They were much heavier and more difficult to use. In the following photo collection, you can see such vintage hairdryers and other beauty and wellness practices of the past.

The Past Was a Surprising and Truly Strange Time...

Events of the past never cease to astonish me. Some of the things that occurred back then were truly surprising, and strange. Did you know that in the early 1800s, unmarried men were asked to pay a tax? Or that a combine harvester was used to be pulled by over thirty horses?