Historical moments

A collection of pictures saved from disappearing to time.

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.

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

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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.

The photograph precipitated a dramatic change in how we perceive history. Amazing old photos like these can make it seem like you were standing right there during that historical moment.

Jyo John Mulloor on Instagram: "Strike a pose with timeless art! 📸 Celebrating the 1st anniversary of my historical selfies. Selfie time with sculptures – because art deserves a moment in the spotlight! #ArtSelfies #AnniversaryCelebration #jyojohnmulloor #selfie #seties"

Jack Ruby, born Jacob Rubenstein in Chicago in 1911, had been a runner for Al Capone in the late 1920s. Ruby’s mob-related activities continued when he moved down to Dallas in 1947. The Chicago mob…