36 Unbelievable Historical Moments Captured on Instagram You’ve Never Seen Before
Ever wonder if history could be as thrilling as your favorite binge-worthy series? Well, buckle up, because diving into the past just got a whole lot cooler — thanks to the “History In Pictures” Instagram account. With over 4 million followers and thousands of jaw-dropping snapshots, this page serves powerful glimpses into moments that textbooks often skip. It’s like time traveling through vintage photos where truth definitely outstrips fiction — and sometimes, it even cracks a smile or breaks a barrier or two. Ready to see history from a fresh angle and discover stories that’ll make you say, “No way that really happened”? Let’s take a stroll down memory lane with some striking images that prove the past isn’t just dates and dust… it’s alive, raw, and utterly fascinating. LEARN MORE
Learning about history is always fun; truth is stranger than fiction. But a history lesson is even more exciting when there are images to coincide with fascinating stories. Allow me to introduce the “History In Pictures” Instagram account. With 4.4 million followers and over 3,600 posts, @HistoryPhotographed is famous for sharing some of the most interesting pictures that you may have never seen before.
The page’s bio states that their aim is “educating people by sharing the most powerful moments in history”, while also noting that “history should not be censored”. We’ve gathered some of the most captivating vintage photographs for you to enjoy, so sit back, relax and be glad we live in a time where information about the past is unlimited.
Keep reading to also find an interview we were lucky enough to receive from Jeff Curto, photographer and host of the “History of Photography” podcast. Then if you’re looking for even more historical images later, check out this Bored Panda piece next.
In 1969, When Black Americans Were Prevented From Swimming Alongside Whites, Mr.rogers Invite Officer Clemmons To Join Him And Cool His Feet In A Pool, Breaking A Well-Known Color Barrier
In 1912, Jim Thorpe, A Native American, Had His Running Shoes Stolen On The Morning Of His Olympic Track And Field Events
“He found this mismatched pair of shoes in the garbage and ran in them to win two Olympic gold medals that day.
He was also the first Native American to win a gold medal for the United States.”
Ris Scharoun-Deforge And Paul Deforge, A Couple With Down Syndrome Who Celebrated Their 25th Wedding Anniversary On August 13, 2018
“Kris met Paul at a dance in 1988 and she knew she had found the man she wanted to spent the rest of her life with. According to Today, Kris remembered that moment and said, “I looked into Paul’s eyes and saw my future.” After dating for five years, they decided to get married. “I proposed to him. I whispered in his ear, “Would you marry me?” And he looked up at me with this big beautiful smile and he shook his head “Yes!” And that’s when I knew. He got me laughing, he was the one for me,” said Kris to CBS.
Paul passed away from complications of dementia at the age of 56 less than a year after their 25th anniversary. Even during Paul’s last moments, as his memory faded, his face would brighten up when he saw his wife and her overall presence would calm him.”
Mary Ann Bevan Entered And Won An “Ugliest Woman” Contest
Mary was born in 1874 and became a nurse in 1894. In 1903, she married Thomas Bevan and they had four children. In 1906, Mary began suffering from acromegaly, a rare condition that causes enlarged bones in feet, hands, and the face. After her husband died in 1914, Mary was unable to find work due to her appearance. To support her children she entered an “Ugliest Woman” contest; her win brought her enough attention that she was hired as a sideshow performer.
Mary provided for her family working at Coney Island Dreamland Show and Ringling Brother’s Circus. She died on December 26. 1933.
She endured ridicule and humiliation to selflessly take care of her family. She was a feminist icon and example of beauty being more than skin deep.
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Rms Queen Elizabeth Returning 15,000 Soldiers To New York At The End Of Ww2 1945. The Ship Was Not Overcrowded, Soldiers Simply Ran To The Deck As They Arrived
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