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#2

Jonathan The Turtle In The 1900s And Today. (191 Years Old)

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212points

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Helena 5 months ago

Get off his lawn

102points

#3

Anne Frank’s Father Otto, Revisiting The Attic Where They Hid From The Nazis

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185points

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sbj 5 months ago

This is so very sad, can't begin to imagine what he felt

90points

The speed at which the world is changing is astounding. No sooner is some state-of-the-art machinery or technology developed, there’s a new generation of advancements that can make it outdated. If you are using the iPhone 14, chances are kids might tell you it's an old model since the iPhone 15 is available on the market.

These rapid changes are happening in almost every discipline—engineering, science, medicine, and architecture, amongst others. But here’s the thing: while we must change with the times, it’s also important to preserve our history.

#4

Anne Frank Photographed With Her Sister Margot On The Beach, Zandvoort, 1940

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171points

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Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 5 months ago

JFC! How did this survive the war? That's amazing!

30points

#5

A Photo Of A Young Bedouin Kuwaiti Girl Holding Her Lamb, During The Gulf War, (1991)

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171points

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Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 5 months ago

Pretty sure I saw this at the time. Either Time Magazine or National Geographic but I remember seeing this in teh early '90s.

30points

#6

A Photo Of My Family After The Japanese Concentration Camps In Los Angeles

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162points

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Bernd Herbert 5 months ago

A very shameful part of US history.

170points

Studying history provides us with valuable insights, which help us make informed decisions and shape a more progressive future. And photos like these offer a glimpse into how things were back in the day.

In order to preserve a tangible physical connection to the past, several historical monuments have been protected and maintained over the years using historic preservation. By doing so we are able to gain understanding about the people and events that shaped our communities. Many cultural heritage sites, buildings, and structures link us to particular moments, locations, and occasions that marked important turning points in our shared past.

#7

Love This Photo Of My Nan Taken Some Time In The 60's By A Street Photographer

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162points

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Pittsburgh rare 5 months ago

Your nan was gorgeous

81points

#8

The Director Of The Belgrade Zoo Urges Sami The Chimpanzee To Return Home After He Escaped, 1988

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158points

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Pandarosa 5 months ago

"Don't wanna."

66points

#9

Until 1956, French Children Attending School Were Served Wine On Their Lunch Breaks

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156points

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sbj 5 months ago

One way to keep them quiet during the afternoon

83points

Additionally, safeguarding also helps us to promote sustainability as we are reusing existing structures, and preserving natural resources. When monuments are cared for properly, they can be open for public viewing, allowing for the continued appreciation of our past. Sometimes it also helps to generate economic benefits as it creates jobs.

#10

Flattening Hills To Build Seattle

Final score:

148points

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Bernd Herbert 5 months ago

wow, THAT I didn't know

101points

#11

87 Years Ago Sylvan Goldman Invented The Shopping Cart

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146points

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Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 5 months ago

And they haven't changed much since. They're made of plastic instead of wire now and they have the baby seat now. That's pretty much it. Sometimes an inventor nails it on the first try.

11points

#12

Abbye Stockton Mid Liftting 135 Lbs In The 1940s, She Makes It Look So Easy For Her

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136points

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VOTE if you live in the USA 5 months ago

On sand, too. That's tough!

48points

A place has to go through a comprehensive evaluation process in order to be approved for historical preservation. Firstly, the site should represent a notable period, event, or figure in history. For instance, it could have a unique architectural style or technique that represents a specific era or culture.

#13

Charles Ebbets, The Man Who Took The Famous Photo Called 'Lunch Atop A Skyscraper'(9/20/1932)

Final score:

128points

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James016 5 months ago

Who took this photo?

85points

#14

Man Recording A Concert On Cassette Tape In 1980s Poland

Final score:

126points

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Premislaus de Colo 5 months ago

That's Ryszard Kuszłejko, Polish oppositionist during communist times in Poland. He's recording a punk concert so that he can then distribute the cassettes among young people. This was the only way for teenagers to listen to "rebel" music, as the Censorship Office would never allow them to record in a studio.

155points

#15

Vietnamese Babies Being Airlifted To The Us For Adoption In 1975

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114points

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Mark 5 months ago

Operation Baby Lift. Only those babies were allowed which had already found adoptive parents in the US. Many celebrities donated their planes, notably Hugh Hefner's Big Bunny

75points

After that, the physical condition of the site is evaluated. This is done to determine the extent of preservation needed. Historians, archaeologists, and other experts also usually review the site.

They then provide their fair recommendations to the authorities. In some cases, even public opinion is sought to ensure that the site’s preservation is valued by the community.

#16

On January 19, 1977, For The First And Last Time It Snowed In Miami, Florida

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110points

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Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 5 months ago

I guarantee it wasn't the first time, just the first time in modern history. As far as the last time though, well they might have something there.

58points

#17

Morning Bathers In Las Vegas Watch A Mushroom Cloud From An Atomic Test 75 Miles Away, 1953

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109points

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Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 5 months ago

That's a little close for my taste thank you. In '53 they were still tickling the dragon's tail and had no idea what they were dealing with.

76points

#18

Students At Columbia University Calling For Divestment From South Africa (1984)

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107points

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Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 5 months ago

Apartheid South Africa was a blight upon the world. A rich white plutocracy owned everyone and treated the indigenous African population like second class citizens. And guess who was a teenager in SA in '84. Elon Musk. Silver spoon sucking MF grew up treating black people like sh*t and he hasn't changed.

115points

Many countries even have national and local laws that protect historic places. After much research and evaluation, an official nomination is prepared. There is a set of criteria for the selection to be accepted.

The final nomination is reviewed by relevant authorities or committees. In the case of international designations, it could be UNESCO.

#19

Jim Thorpe. He's Wearing Different Socks And Shoes. 1912 Olympic. From U.S. Track And Field

Final score:

101points

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Wills mom 5 months ago

That was some FAFO for whoever stole his shoes.

32points

#20

Miss Idaho Potato, 1935

Final score:

94points

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Amber White 5 months ago

Ya know… ya think ya know a time period…

54points

#21

Cleaned Up Image From Shackleton's British Antarctic Expedition, (1907-1908)

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92points

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Bernd Herbert 5 months ago

more than a hundred years ago....and there are people nowadays calling that fake or staged. Imagine that

32points

Then the relevant officials create a plan that outlines how the site will be preserved, managed, and maintained. After this, the funding is secured to finally start the process. Once historical preservation takes place, there is a continual assessment to ensure the site’s preservation efforts are effective.

#22

Colorized Pic Of Princeton University Students After A Snowball Fight, 1893

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85points

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sbj 5 months ago

They look like they take their snowball fights seriously

75points

#23

A Lipstick Tester From The 1950s. Hired To Test Durability And Color Of Lipstick

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81points

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sbj 5 months ago

Look at his face, he can't believe his luck in getting this job

58points

#24

Joe Arridy, The "Happiest Prisoner On Death Row", Gives Away His Train Before Being Executed, 1939

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77points

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Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 5 months ago

"Joseph Arridy (/ˈærɪdi/; April 29, 1915 – January 6, 1939)[1][2] was an American man who was falsely convicted and wrongfully executed for the 1936 rape and murder of Dorothy Drain, a 15-year-old girl in Pueblo, Colorado." This is why I'm against the death penalty in ALL cases.

156points

Some of such sites include the Great Wall of China in China, Machu Picchu in Peru, the Colosseum in Italy, the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, the Acropolis in Greece, the Alhambra in Spain, and Stonehenge in England, among many others.

While these physical sites are a great way to relive the past, photographs from bygone eras show us how people worked, dressed, and did things back then.

#25

A Labor Strike, 1930s

Final score:

75points

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Terran 5 months ago (edited)

Solidarity with all strikers worldwide ✊🏼

41points

#26

Ed Clarity's Photo Of A Woman About To Snatch A Kid From Water With A Net At Rockaway Beach ,ny,1958

Final score:

71points

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Kylie 5 months ago

Really BP? We have to censor a baby's innocent bare butt now?

97points

#27

Economy Class Seating On A Pan Am 747 In 1970

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67points

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PFD 5 months ago

Correction: This is a publicity shot of Boeing's mockup of the interior from an initial design intended to be convertible between passenger and cargo aircraft (see the sliding grooves for removing the seats). This also explains the bizarre empty area at the front.

184points

Visiting historical sites or looking at vintage photos helps us celebrate the unique people and heritage of our neighborhoods and cities. They transport us back to a time when things were so different. Did you enjoy looking at these pictures? Which one of them was your favorite?

#28

Car Culture In Japan, 1990s

Final score:

67points

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Pandarosa 5 months ago

Yep, the 90s casual wear checks out

26points

#29

A French Policeman Salutes A Nazi Officer In Paris, 1941

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65points

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Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 5 months ago

Salute or be hauled off and shot. NAZIs suck.

109points

#30

World Record Polar Bear Taken In 1961

Final score:

56points

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Nelson 5 months ago

What a waste. Trophy hunters are scum

195points

#31

80 Yrs Ago Today (D-Day) My Great Grandma Wrote This Letter To My Granddad Who Was In The Navy

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52points

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sleepybear 5 months ago (edited)

difficult to read, but this is my badly-interpreted version of it! Dear (name im not sure), i planned to write family news today but i guess the invasion comes first- the whistles woke me at 3am, we've been fooled 5 or 6 times recently with sirens (or i?) thought they had a (not sure) fire down town - the fire dept. was (unsure) and the boats in the harbour were all blowing their whistles- at 4am the air raid sirens went

44points

#32

Me, Age 7, Dressed Up As Our Dog For Halloween

Final score:

51points

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Michael Largey 5 months ago

"Fascinating Historical Photos That You Probably Haven’t Seen In History Books"? Well, yeah.

69points

#33

Crew Members Of B-29 Superfortress “Enola Gay” On Parade, 1945

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47points

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Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 5 months ago (edited)

It's 8:15 And that's the time that it's always been We got your message on the radio Conditions normal and you're coming home Enola Gay Is mother proud of little boy today? Ah-ha, this kiss you give It's never ever going to fade away: Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark.

32points