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Historic Photos
There are plenty of photos capturing important moments in history. Many of these images are famous and often viewed by the public. However, other historic photos are equally amazing but rarely seen. Here are 20 of these pictures that havenât received the attention they deserve.
Refusing to Salute
This photo was taken in Germany on June 13, 1936. Everyone in the picture is giving the Nazi salute, except for one man, who has his arms crossed in protest.
Grotto in an Iceberg
This photo, taken during the British Antarctic Expedition, shows the “Terra Nova” from inside a grotto formed as an iceberg changed. It was presented to King George V in 1914.
106-Year-Old Woman Guarding Her Home
This dramatic photo, taken during the 1990 conflict known as the Nagorno-Karabakh War, shows a woman holding an AK-47 to protect her home during a war where 20,000 people died.
Woodstock
Woodstock is the most famous music festival in history. This photo shows the huge crowd that attended the three-day, three-night event. There have been other music festivals since, but none have drawn crowds this large.
Elvis in the Army
Many people donât know that Elvis Presley put his music career on hold to join the army. This is a rarely seen photo of Elvis heading out for basic training.
Baby in a Cage
This photo was taken in London in 1940. During this time, it was common for parents to put their kids in cages to get some air and sunlight without worrying about them crawling away. Today, this would land you in prison.
The First Modern Olympic Games
This photo of three men running was taken in Athens in 1896, marking the first successful attempt to revive the Olympic Games after the Roman Emperor Theodosius I banned them.
Children for Sale
The woman in this photo is trying to hide her face from the camera in embarrassment because she is trying to sell her children. The sign reads, â4 Children for Sale, Inquire Within.â This photo was taken in Chicago in 1948, and it is something that would land you in jail today. This historic photo has never been edited. Take a closer look.
Marilyn Monroe as a Teenager
There are thousands of photos of Marilyn Monroe, but not many of her as a teenager. This is a rarely seen photo of the actress before she blossomed into her beauty.
Elvis Presleyâs First Recording Session
This rare photo was taken in January 1956 during Elvisâ first recording session. He was working on the “Heartbreak Hotel” album, which quickly became number one.
Children Playing with Money
During the First World War, Germany was hit by terrible inflation, rendering German currency useless. The children in this photo are stacking money like blocks because it was entirely worthless.
Einstein on the Beach
Most photos of Einstein show his serious side. This is one photo that shows him letting loose at the beach. It was taken in 1939 by David Rotham.
The Last Photo of the Titanic
This photo was taken in 1913 and is the last known photo of the ship. Three days after this photo was taken, the ship sank, killing 1,514 people.
General Ambrose Burnside
If youâve ever wondered where sideburns got their name, this photo tells it all. His facial hair grew in an odd way, which started the strange style.
Bob Marley and Cindy Breakspeare
This is a rarely seen photo of Bob Marley and Cindy Breakspeare, Miss World 1976. She is also Damien Marleyâs mother. The picture shows them dressed casually, enjoying some time on the beach.
Fritz the Dog Getting a Shave
Fritz was a television celebrity dog in 1961. This photo was taken in April 1961, and he wasnât getting a shave at the groomer. Instead, he went to see a California barber for a shave.
Mohandas Gandhi, Attorney at Law
Mohandas Gandhi was a young Indian activist who made it his mission to protest the British-imposed salt tax. There arenât many photos of him, especially relaxed.
Benjamin, the Last Tasmanian Tiger
The Tasmanian tiger became extinct in the 20th century. It was native to Tasmania, New Guinea, and continental Australia. This is a photo of the last of the species at the Beaumaris Zoo in 1933.
The Eiffel Tower Under Construction
The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous structures in the world. This photo was taken in Paris in the 1880s when it was still under construction.
Charlie Chaplin Without Makeup
It is very rare to see a photo of Charlie Chaplin without his makeup. This is one of the only ones in existence.
