Discover the Untold Past: 47 Fascinating Historical Images That Reveal Secrets of Our World

Discover the Untold Past: 47 Fascinating Historical Images That Reveal Secrets of Our World

Historical picture of a small airplane on a city street, surrounded by police and onlookers, illustrating past urban events.

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#9

An Open Air School In 1957, Netherlands

Outdoor historical classroom with students and a teacher, desks lined up in a garden setting.

The photograph was taken in 1957 in the Netherlands where open air schools were quite popular at the time. The idea of an al fresco classroom should be a very obvious one if the weather permits it, but unfortunately, most traditional western schools these days don’t put much emphasis on the benefits of learning outside of four walls.

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#13

A Young Man Demonstrating Against Low Pay For Teachers, Ca. 1930. “I Left School To Earn $21 A Week. My Teacher’s Pay Is $17.78 A Week.” Photographer Paul Thompson

Young man holding a sign about earning more money than his teacher, in a historical context.

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#14

A Drunken Man Placed In A Basket And Carried Away, Istanbul, 1960s

Two men on a street; one carrying the other in a large basket, showcasing an interesting historical moment.

Basket men were hired and their sole purpose was to take patrons home when they were too drunk to stand up

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#16

Here’s A Camouflaged Road In Finland During Ww2 , The Trees Were Hung Up With Rope So The Russians Couldn’t See The Road ( 1941 )

Vintage car driving through a reflective forest scene, showcasing unique historical perspective and natural beauty.

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#17

Abandoned Baby Sleeping In Desk Drawer At Los Angeles Police Station , ( 1971 ) Policewoman Pat Johnson , 28, Tends A Baby Girl , About 9 Months Old, Who Was Found Alone And Crying In A Downtown Hotel Room In Los Angeles , California

A woman in uniform sits by a desk with a baby in an open drawer, illustrating historical office practices.

Baby was placed in file drawer for a nap after she was fed milk, Jell-O and cottage cheese. She later was taken to a foster home. The hotel manager called police after receiving complaints that the baby had been crying for hours .
The photo of the sleeping baby was taken by Times staff photographer Cal Montney on July 8, 1971.
In 2006 , the Safely Surrendered Baby Law took effect in California.

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#22

Brothel Candles. At Some Of The Lesser Brothels , This Box Of Match Candles Are Used By Women As A Timer . A Man Can Pay His Dues And Then Light The Candle . Once The Candle Goes Out , The Session Is Over

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