Rare historical photos

A collection of pictures saved from disappearing to time.

US soldier trying the crown of the Holy Roman Empire after the conquest of Nuremberg

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…

For over a century photography has captured, documented and shaped the course of history, with some leaving a lasting legacy.

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.

Otto Frank, Anne Frank's father and only surviving family member, revisiting the attic, May 3rd, 1960

Iconic Photos That Reveal Unique Moments in History