Powerful Pictures Of World History

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French Boys Watch US Troops After D Day, 1944

The intensity D Day action for the brave soldiers who participated may be well documented, but the civilians left in the aftermath of destruction are rarely represented. This picture shows the glimmer of hope seen though the terrified hearts of the children the Allies had first liberated.

 

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The Real Winnie The Pooh

One of the most iconic pairs in history shares a tender moment. It was this moment that helped inspire the books and movies that immortalized the relationship between Christopher Robin and his little bear Winnie the Pooh.

 

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Unbroken Seal Of King Tut's Tomb, 1922

For 3,245 years, this seal remained untouched. Howard Carter and his crew of tomb raiders unbound and found seemingly endless riches inside this world renowned discovery in 1922. It would be one of the last untouched tombs to be opened in the history of tomb exploration.

 

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First International Match at Wimbledon, 1883

The humble beginnings of one of the world's most hallowed sports tournaments is seen here at the 1883 Wimbledon. Only a handful of spectators lined courtside for an amazing view that few are able to experience in the 21st century.

 

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Carl Akelely Posed With Leopard Killed With Bare Hands

Boy, was this guy a man's man. Carl Akely proved himself a true beast when he single handedly (sure looks like he was literally one handed!) took down a leopard that had attempted to kill him in 1896.

 

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Princeton Students After Snowball Fight, 1893

Whatever these rowdy fellows compacted into their "snow"balls, we'll never know. Just one look at their faces reveals what "messing around" came down too in the late 19th century.

 

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Skinny Dippers Caught At Hyde Park, 1926

One very long whipping stick separates one group of particularly reckless boys from punishment and utter freedom. While most folks would not want to be caught dead in this state, this picture essentially captures a true "thrill of the moment".

 

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