Unusual And Uncommon Historical Images You May Not Have Seen





Unusual And Uncommon Historical Images You May Not Have Seen


When reading about history, it’s easy to get lost in the facts and figures and forget that these events actually happened in the real world. But historical photos give us a unique glimpse into the past, allowing us to truly understand and connect with the people and events of the time.


From the horrors of war to the construction of iconic landmarks, these photographs capture important moments in history. And while you may think you know all there is to know about a certain event or place, these rare photos offer a new perspective and a chance to learn something new.


For example, did you know that the city of Tel-Aviv used to be nothing but dunes? Or what someone looks like after falling from space? These are just a few examples of the fascinating stories and images you’ll find in our list of rare historical photos. And if you’re curious about how these black and white photos would look in color, be sure to check out the linked article for some restored versions.


1. The Most Beautiful Suicide – Evelyn Mchale Leapt to Her Death from The Empire State Building, 1947.



2. 7-Foot Bolaji Badejo, A Nigerian Design Student and One-time Actor, Wearing His Costume from The Now Classic Sci-Fi Thriller Alien, 1978.



3. Lesbian Couple At Le Monocle, Paris, 1932



4. Mafia Boss Joe Masseria Lays Dead on a Brooklyn Restaurant Floor Holding the Ace of Spades, 1931.



6.The Statue of Liberty Under Construction in Paris in 1884.



7. Residents of West Berlin Show Children to Their Grandparents Who Reside on The Eastern Side, 1961.



8. Dorothy Counts – The First Black Girl to Attend an All-White School in The United States – Being Teased and Taunted by Her White Male Peers at Charlotte’s Harry Harding High School, 1957.


9. The Remains of The Astronaut Vladimir Komarov, A Man Who Fell from Space, 1967.


10. A German Child Meets Her Father, A WWII Soldier, For the First Time Since She Was 1 Year Old, 1956.



11. Wounded Combat Dog During Action on The Orate Peninsula, 1944



12. Frida Kahlo Dressed as a Boy, 1924.



13. A Mother Shows a Picture of Her Son to A Returning Prisoner of War, 1947



14. Scottish Piper in A Kilt on The Battlefield During World War One.




15. About 100 People Participate in A Lottery to Divide A 12 Acre Plot of Sand Dunes, That Would Later Become the City of Tel Aviv, 1909.



16. Carving Eye on Mount Rushmore, 1930s.



17. Tsar Nicholas II Allows His Daughter, The Grand Duchess Anastasia, To Smoke.


18. The Last Public Execution by Guillotine, 1939.



19. Hungarian Jews Being Selected by Nazis to Be Sent to The Gas Chamber at Auschwitz Concentration Camp, Auschwitz Album May-June 1944.


20.The Gadget, The First Atomic Bomb, 1945.


21. Finalizing the Fat Man Atomic Bomb, Which Was Dropped on Nagasaki on August 9, 1945. On Its Nose It Had Stenciled the Acronym “Jancfu”- Joint Army-Navy-Civilian.


22. A Young Hitler Cheers the Start of World War One, 1914.


22. An American Evacuee Punches a South Vietnamese Man for A Place on The Last Chopper Out of The US Embassy During the Evacuation of Saigon in 1975.




To put an end, historical photos provide a powerful tool for understanding and connecting with the past. They offer a unique perspective on events and people and can reveal new and unexpected details.

Whether it’s a glimpse into the horrors of war or a look at the creation of an iconic landmark, these rare photos offer a chance to learn something new and see history in a different light. With this list of rare historical photos, Bored Panda offers an opportunity to dive deeper into the past and gain a greater appreciation for the world we live in today.


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