Historical Photos

Photography&nbsp;is a relatively recent invention. Although the first true photograph as we know it was taken roughly 200 years ago, that&#39;s obviously&nbsp;just a tiny slice of recorded history. For all of those &quot;lost years,&quot; historians have had to get creative in <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/3d-recreations-of-historical-figures/stephanroget" target="_blank">reimagining&nbsp;famous historical figures</a>. Though photography grew increasingly prolific after its invention, there&#39;s a sort of twilight period when historical figures were actually photographed, yet the rare photos aren&#39;t&nbsp;that well known.&nbsp;

These real pictures of historical figures like John Quincy Adams, Harriet Tubman, and Billy the Kid can give a whole new perspective on when these people lived. The fact that they&#39;re preserved on camera is mind-blowing. Vote up the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/last-known-photos-of-historical-figures/cleo-egnal?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">images of historical figures</a> you&#39;re most surprised to see exist.

20 Photos Of Historic Figures We Didn't Know Lived Long Enough To Be Photographed

General

Mallory Weiler

Users on the subreddit<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Wellworn/top/?t=year"> r/wellworn</a> had pretty darn cool things to show that have worn down over time. Here are a few.&nbsp;

28 Fascinating Photos Of Things Worn Out Over Time

Julia Linger

Who thought traveling back in the day looked as cool as it is now? Not us… until we found r/<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/OldSchoolCool/">OldSchoolCool</a>, where users shared photos.

25 Timeless Photos Of People Traveling That Made Our History Brains Happy

Funny finds for needy minds.All posts sourced from r/<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/funny/">funny</a>.

25 People Share Some Hilarious Finds That Are Worth Their Weight In Gold

Alyssa Mariano

Funny

Smiling on and off the clock.All pics sourced from r/<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/funny/">funny</a>.

30 Hilarious Workplace Pics That Prove Real Life Is Just Like 'The Office'

After the world didn't end with the conflict between the Allied and Central Powers, the decade that followed saw a surge of prosperity marked by jazz, flappers, bootlegging, household technology, and the Charleston.

The Roaring (19)Twenties

It's the cat's pajamas… it's the Roarin' '20s, and users on r/<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/OldSchoolCool/">OldSchoolCool</a> had amazing photos to share.

27 Absolutely Fascinating Photos From The Roarin' '20s

Photos

It seems the smarter the technology, the more frustrating it becomes. These folks from r/<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/mildlyinfuriating/">mildlyinfuriating</a> gave great examples that provide proof.

24 Moments Smart Technology Was Frustratingly Dumb

Hey, Looky-Lous! Get your rubbernecks ready.

Cool Things You've Gotta See

<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/real-life-easter-eggs/anthony-barstow">Easter eggs </a>have made the jump&nbsp;from videogames, movies, and TV shows into real life as designers, artists, and fun-loving folks do their best to hide&nbsp;little surprises in the mundane.&nbsp;Over on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/IRLEasterEggs/top/?t=year">Reddit</a>, folks are sharing the Easter eggs they have discovered in real life. Vote up the hidden gems that make life a little more interesting.

21 Mind-Blowing Finds And Secret Messages That Were Hiding In Plain Sight (But Most People Missed) 

Damon Davis

Politics

Every year, the White House celebrates Christmas in many merry&nbsp;ways:&nbsp;a tree lighting, storytelling, and even Christmas balls for Congress. Christmas photos from the White House depict all these events and more from over the years, as each president and their family find&nbsp;new ways to celebrate the holiday.

Presidents and first ladies alike entertain visitors in the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/white-house-rooms/katherine-ripley" target="_blank">Blue Room</a>, where&nbsp;a giant Christmas tree usually fills the space with the seasonal cheer one expects. From the&nbsp;staff to the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/pets-of-presidents/ashley-reign" target="_blank">presidential pets</a>, everyone gets in on the Christmas spirit in these White House holiday photos.

Intimate And Heartwarming Photos Of The White House At Christmastime

White House Christmas Photos You've Never Seen Before

Samantha Dillinger

1980s

Where's the beef? Erm, we mean PHOTOS! These users from <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/OldSchoolCool/">r/OldSchoolCool</a> shared their best holiday photos from the '80s and they did not disappoint.

34 Christmas Photos From The '80s That Are Big-Time Throwbacks

Awwww yeah baby it's the 70s! Specifically Christmas-time 70s so we're in for a treat from what these users shared with us.

41 Funky Fresh Christmas Photos Straight From The 70s

1990s

Congratulations, '90s: You're the decade of ‘"All I Want For Christmas" sung by Mariah Carey. Congrats on being the coolest cultural reset.&nbsp;

26 Old-School Cool Christmas Photos Right Out Of The '90s

Christmas

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas…All posts sourced from r/<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/pics/">pics</a>.

29 Viral Photos That Captured The True Spirit Of Christmas

Looking closer at the fascinating early days in old Hollywood and ranking the top films of the golden age of cinema.

Glitz and Glamour

History

Even major celebrities suffer from burnout sometimes. And during the Golden Age of Hollywood, the best cure for a case of overwork was a trip to <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/palm-springs-hollywood-history/rachel-souerbry" target="_blank">Palm Springs</a>, CA. The desert town quickly became the go-to getaway spot for stars, since it was within <a href="https://www.palmspringslife.com/hollywood-stars-palm-springs/" target="_blank">easy driving distance</a> of their contractual obligations in Los Angeles.

Vintage pictures from Palm Springs give film buffs a unique glimpse at the city&#39;s sparkling past. Luminaries like Marlene Dietrich and John Wayne were photographed lounging by the pool; Clark Gable posed for some snapshots while enjoying a round of golf with his wife. Some notable figures, including Frank Sinatra, even invited photographers into the homes they purchased in the area, making the vacation permanent.

Palm Springs is no longer a secret playground for Tinseltown&#39;s elite, but these photographs prove it&#39;s always been a special place.

20 Photos Of Old Hollywood Letting Its Hair Down At Its Secret Getaway

20 Photos Of Old Hollywood Stars In Palm Springs

Sarah Hatheway

Fails

We get it… commuting sucks! These Redditors from <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/mildlyinfuriating/">r/mildlyinfuriating</a> proved that for sure.

 24 Chaotic Commutes That Made Us Want To Start Working From Home

Look, not every photo is going to be the most amazing thing you've ever seen. Some of them are just kinda cool. As seen on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/mildlyinteresting">r/mildlyinteresting</a>, here's the latest crop that made us say, “Neat!”

27 Photos We Saw This Week That Aren't Exactly Mind-Blowing But Are Still Pretty Interesting

Mark Rennie

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