Historical moments

With the advent of photography, important moments in human history became more than anecdotes in textbooks. Filled with the laughter, tears, tragedies, and triumphs of real life, interesting historical photos leap off the page and give faces and scope to the major events of yesteryear. Check out these cool historical photos to glimpse the major events and celebrities of days gone by. #history #photography #vintage #historicalmoments #past #iconicphotos #timecapsules #celebrities

Usually, when you read a history article or story, it's mostly just dry facts and your imagination. But an amazing photo gives something a bit different. It shows you how it all actually looked, letting you understand the historical moment more intimately. Whether it would be a historical landmark, a famous person or random old pictures of the past - they all have fascinating stories behind them, and we're just about to show you.

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A collection of pictures saved from disappearing to time.

East German border guards refusing to shake hands at Checkpoint Charlie.

Ever since the invention of the camera in the early 1800s, photographers have documented everything, from wars and protest marches to scientific discoveries, and even space landings, allowing everyone to, in a way, "attend" these special events.

This was the view as the iconic tower slowly climbed above Paris and straight into history.

Did you know that the first Tour de France happened in 1903? Or that there existed a Fat Men's Club in New York, whose members had to weigh over 200 pounds and learn a secret handshake and password to enter? These are only a few facts from the Facebook group 'History Images'. The group serves us as a window to the past through various pictures.