Historic Images That Are Rarely Seen
Human history is filled with monumental events that have been documented, analyzed and talked about often.
But there is another side of history, one that has also been documented but that the documentation has been either lost or hidden over the years; lost or hidden not more, though.
Long since forgotten photos of what life was like at the turn of the century, during World Wars, and more recent photos of beloved stars who are seen in a whole new light.
The Boulevard du Temple Photograph
There’s a reason why French artist Louis Daguerre is regarded as one of the fathers of photography. For starters, he was the man behind the first-ever photograph featuring people.
It happened on a fateful day in 1839 on Boulevard Du Temple in Paris, France. The history-making picture features a shoe shiner and a customer. They probably had no idea that they would be part of history at the time.
This groundbreaking discovery changed the world of art since people previously appeared in paintings only.
A Young Winston Churchill
The name Winston Churchill rings a bell to anyone who has studied world history. A former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Churchill successfully led Britain through World War II.
He was not only beloved for his actions on the field but also for his inspiring speeches on stage. Once upon a time though, the British statement was a young individual himself.
When he was photographed in 1895, he was just a Cornet or Second Lieutenant in the 4th Queen’s Own Hussars.
Babies In Cages
This might come as a surprise but it was common for parents and guardians in the early 20th century to use “baby cages.” They would place the infants inside the makeshift containers to get the little ones enough sunlight.
This was the solution they came up with for those who did not have gardens at home. If this peculiar trend happened today, many people would probably go out to the streets and detest it.
It is still a mystery how moms and dads remained confident about the safety of their babies in those cages.
The Launch of Coca-Cola In France
The Coca-Cola products finally made their way to France back in 1950. It was somehow the perfect timing since refrigerators were also entering the French homes.
Salesmen would tour the streets and both kids and adults would scramble to taste Coke for the first time. There came a time when several establishments in Paris began to welcome Coca-Cola as well.
The bar patrons took a break from alcoholic drinks and marveled at the satisfying taste and appearance of the soft drink.