Article created by: Gabija Saveiskyte

Time changes everything; at least it feels like it. Fleeting years turn people, landscapes, and architecture into different versions of themselves. But it is only when you compare a photo taken several decades ago with one from the present-day that you can truly see the contrast between the two.

This X (formerly known as Twitter) page called “Then vs. Now” is full of interesting examples from all areas of the world. From images of ancient pyramids and famous cities to swimming pools and street alleys, they beautifully capture the essence of the changing times. The world continues to evolve, but for now, we invite you to take a glimpse at what has already happened.

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#1

Sitting On Their 1947 Chevrolet Olin Front Of A Diner, And Then 63 Years Later

"Then and now comparison with two women sitting on a vintage car, showcasing changes over time."

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    Then and now images of Oxford, showing the city in 1810 and 2022, highlighting architectural changes.

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    Couple sitting by campfire, then and now, in matching plaid shirts, capturing a timeless outdoor moment together.

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    #4

    The Arctic 103 Years Ago Compared To Today

    Then and now images of a person in a boat near shrinking glacier mountains.

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    #5

    Bike Ride In Berlin Kreuzberg ( 1985 / 2018 )

    Then and Now photo showing a cyclist on a street with buildings, contrasting past and present urban views.

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    Then and now photos show couple on a motorcycle, decades apart, recreating their wedding day pose in similar attire.

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    "Then and Now: Two people on a motorbike, first in black and white, then in color, showing time's passage."

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    #8

    "Then and now photo of a woman standing by the same brick wall with changes in background and her appearance."

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    #9

    Then vs. Now

    Then and now photos show people on phones in 2018 and reading newspapers in 1918, illustrating changes over time.

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    #10

    Best Friends Since Ww2

    Two women in military uniforms from the past smiling, and the same women reunited and smiling in the present, holding photos.

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    #11

    Same Place And Memory Size.. The Difference Is 58 Years

    Historic vs. modern technology: people loading a large computer in black and white; hand holding a small circuit board in color.

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    #12

    It Hasn't Changed Much In 157 Years, Aside From The Platform Height And Electrification. The World's Oldest Undeground Station, Baker Street!

    Vintage vs modern subway station with arched ceiling and lighting, showcasing time's impact on architecture.

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    #13

    Chróstnik Palace 2009 vs. 2021. Chróstnik, Lubin County, Poland

    "Then and Now: A dilapidated historic building in 2009 transformed into a restored, elegant mansion in 2014."

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    #14

    Machu Picchu, Peru. 1915 & 2020

    Then and now photos of Machu Picchu in 1915 and 2020, showing dramatic changes in restoration and preservation over time.

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    #15

    There Is Beauty In France That Will Last Forever

    "Then and now photos of Mont Saint-Michel, showing changes from 1908 to 2023 with historical architecture in view."

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    The Main Entrance To The City , York, England

    Then and now images of a street with an arched gateway, showing changes from 1865 to the present.

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    #17

    Prague 1910 And 2022

    Historic street view comparison, black and white vs. modern color, highlighting urban changes over time.

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    #18

    1889 And 2010

    Then and now photos of a glacier; top shows it large, bottom shows it receded, with people by a lake and trees.

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    Rysstad, Norway, 1888 - 2013

    Then and now comparison of a rural landscape from 1888 to 2013, showing development and change over time.

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    #20

    Tunnel Rock At Sequoia National Park, 1952 And 2022

    Road with large rock formation above it, showing a vintage car in the past and current vegetation changes, highlighting then and now.

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    #21

    Chichen Lzta 1892 And Now

    Historic transformation of an ancient pyramid site shown in 'then and now' photos.

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    Then and now photos of city trams showcase urban transformation.

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    #23

    Stonehenge: 1877 And 2019

    Stonehenge then and now, showing changes over time with an old photo and a current view under a blue sky.

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    #24

    Beauty Is Vanishing From Our World Because We Live As Though It Did Not Matter

    Vintage vs modern bridge transformation, illustrating the then and now contrast between architectural styles.

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    #25

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Then and now photos showing urban transformation between 1985 and 2016; a desert landscape becomes a bustling cityscape.

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    #26

    Crawford Notch In New Hampshire, As Depicted In 1839 vs. Now

    "Then and Now: A landscape comparison from 1839 to 2020, showing significant changes over time in a mountainous area."

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    #27

    Hong Kong In 1964 And 2016

    Then and now pics showing a city's transformation from sparse development to a dense urban landscape with high-rise buildings.

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    #28

    1927 And 2008

    Historic bridge with train, shown in black and white past and colorful present for ‘then and now’ comparison.

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    #29

    Pyramid Street, Egypt

    Then and now pics: Pyramids of Giza in 1875 with camels, and in 2020 with a city skyline.

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    #30

    Rio De Janeiro, Brazil - 1930 And Now

    "Then and Now: Vintage plane over Rio in 1930 vs. Christ the Redeemer and modern cityscape today."

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    #31

    Paris

    Then and now pics of Paris: top image shows 1900 riverside buildings, bottom shows 2017 view with Eiffel Tower and trees.

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    #32

    Then and now images of a once crowded swimming area now overgrown and quiet, illustrating change over time.

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    Then-and-now images of a coastal wartime scene transformed into a peaceful beach view.

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    "Then and now pics: Vibrant pool area in the past, now abandoned and overgrown with vegetation."

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    #35

    Then and now Arctic ice comparison from 1979 to 2007, showing significant ice reduction over time.

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    #36

    Tokyo Japan

    Cityscape then and now, showing urban transformation from 1945 to present with rebuilt skyscrapers and modern infrastructure.

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    #37

    Seoul, South Korea - 1900 And Now

    Then and now photos of a cityscape; the top from 1900, the bottom showing a modern skyline illuminated at night.

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    #38

    Old house then and now: dilapidated in 2013, vibrant with children and horse in 1976.

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    #39

    Then and now pics of a lush tree over a road in 2013, cut down to a stump by 2016.

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    #40

    Chernobyl (1984 - 2011)

    Then and now photos of an indoor swimming pool, vibrant in past, abandoned in present.

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    #41

    Then and now pics: Two images showing people standing by a monument in 1975 and again in 2015, highlighting changes over time.

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    #42

    Then and now comparison of a street with tanks during wartime and its modern-day peaceful scene.

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    Dubai, United Arab Emirates - 2000 And Now

    Then and now transformation of a coastal cityscape showing urban development from 2000 to present day.




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