Photographs allow us to easily imagine what once was and immerse ourselves in the atmosphere of years gone by. Some images capture rare events, while details of costumes and surroundings reveal new and interesting facts. These photographs tell the stories of the lives of those we know and those we have never even met.
We invite you to discover some masterpieces of photographic art.
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- Tatyana and Olga Romanov supervised the Russian regiments and, as a sign of favor, wore the dress uniforms of these units. 1909.
- The graduation ball at the boarding school for noble girls was striking in its beauty and sophistication. 1896.
- Caucasian warriors in national costumes on a modern car. The photo was taken in the early 20th century.
- A rare photograph of Japanese geisha taken in the 1920s shows the details of their kimonos and high wooden shoes.
- Surfers on simple boards riding the waves in the early 1920s.
- J. Naismith, inventor of basketball, with his wife. 1927.
- King George VI enjoys himself riding a straw mat down a chute. 1937.
- Princess Favia Faud of Iran, surrounded by jewels and beauty. 1939.
- The sinking of the Normandie, which sank due to carelessness during welding work. 1942.
- Lindy Christian, a Mexican woman, on a beach in France. 1945.
- A teenager curiously looking at the screen of one of the first mass-produced televisions. 1947.
- An Inuit woman with a husky puppy. 1948.
- The founders of Adidas and Puma—brothers Adolf and Rudolf Dassler. Date unknown.
- An Iranian woman in a revealing swimsuit on the hood of a Trabant. 1961.
- A motorcycle rally with women participating in the 1960s. Mid-1960s.
- Hockey players searching for a lost contact lens during a match. 1962.
- Future California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger at a competition. 1963.
- The opening ceremony of the Moscow Olympics with the grand figure of the “Cup.” 1980.
Tatyana and Olga Romanov supervised the Russian regiments and, as a sign of favor, wore the dress uniforms of these units. 1909.
The graduation ball at the boarding school for noble girls was striking in its beauty and sophistication. 1896.
Caucasian warriors in national costumes on a modern car. The photo was taken in the early 20th century.
A rare photograph of Japanese geisha taken in the 1920s shows the details of their kimonos and high wooden shoes.
Surfers on simple boards riding the waves in the early 1920s.
J. Naismith, inventor of basketball, with his wife. 1927.
King George VI enjoys himself riding a straw mat down a chute. 1937.
Princess Favia Faud of Iran, surrounded by jewels and beauty. 1939.
The sinking of the Normandie, which sank due to carelessness during welding work. 1942.
Lindy Christian, a Mexican woman, on a beach in France. 1945.
A teenager curiously looking at the screen of one of the first mass-produced televisions. 1947.
An Inuit woman with a husky puppy. 1948.
The founders of Adidas and Puma—brothers Adolf and Rudolf Dassler. Date unknown.
An Iranian woman in a revealing swimsuit on the hood of a Trabant. 1961.
A motorcycle rally with women participating in the 1960s. Mid-1960s.
Hockey players searching for a lost contact lens during a match. 1962.
Future California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger at a competition. 1963.
The opening ceremony of the Moscow Olympics with the grand figure of the “Cup.” 1980.
These photos not only captured moments in time, but also tell stories that continue to inspire and fascinate.