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US soldier trying the crown of the Holy Roman Empire after the conquest of Nuremberg
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There's an iconic photograph of physicist extraordinaire Albert Einstein sitting on a rock dressed in shorts and open toed sandals, looking a bit like the original hipster.This image has sparked the imagination of science nerds and Einstein fans for decades, and is often used in a "scientists have fun too" kinda way, but what's the real story behind this photo?Turns out this is a snapshot of Albert at the beach wouldn't have happened without this guy:His name is David Rothman, and he owned…
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For over a century photography has captured, documented and shaped the course of history, with some leaving a lasting legacy.
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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.
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Otto Frank, Anne Frank's father and only surviving family member, revisiting the attic, May 3rd, 1960
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Iconic Photos That Reveal Unique Moments in History
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