Human civilization stretches for thousands of years, and the stories of the past rely on books and materials to get a glimpse of it. However, since the advent of the camera, history has been brought to life through photographs. Today, I will lead you into the world of 22 old photos, and explore the forgotten stories behind each photo.
On September 11, 2001, a slender female model was taking a photo, when she suddenly saw a plane crashing into the "Twin Towers", and the thrilling moment was frozen by the camera and became an eternal moment in history.
In 1984, somewhere in Sichuan, two girlfriends who had returned from part-time work got together to share their experiences with each other. They were dressed in fashionable and eye-catching clothes, and the BB machine around their waists was shining, leading the fashion trend of the year.
In 1956, 45-year-old Maria Ivanovna Putin took a rare photo with her son, the famous current Russian President Vladimir Putin.
In the 60s, car seat belts held passengers in place, but they hid the risk of neck injuries. After countless refinements and meticulous testing, today's harness design has been perfected.
In 1968, "combo audio" was all the rage, but its volume was deafening. At a concert, the singer was stunned by his own stereo.
A heroic female fighter of the Algerian War of Independence, she was tragically arrested and sentenced to death between 1954 and 1962. Luckily, she survived in a French prison and eventually became an Algerian national heroine.
In 1987, Princess Diana sat on the front of an old-fashioned Aston Martin, looking a little lonely. At this time, her marriage is coming to an end, and this photo just captures her distress and struggle in the difficult situation of her marriage.
In 1963, a disco in Paris was bustling with young people with the most fashionable headphones of the time, and they could personalize the background music for dancing.
In 1996, Mike Tyson bit Evander Holyfield's ear off the ring, and Las Vegas police confronted him. The complicated expressions of the police are enough to explain the tension and helplessness at the moment.
In 1943, the citizens of Leningrad gathered to look at a bomb called SC-1000. Although the bomb was damaged, it unexpectedly did not cause an explosion, which really made people pinch a cold sweat.
In 1945, a high-wire performance artist performed over a ruined city in Germany. Without any precautions, perhaps, this is the audacity of the artists of the last century.
In 1979, a worker who had worked hard in a state-owned factory for many years retired with honor, and he left the familiar factory to the farewell music of his colleagues. At this moment, his face was filled with a smile of satisfaction and relief, and the joy of hard work was overflowing.
In 1981, India planned to launch its first satellite. However, while preparing, scientists encountered transportation problems. Eventually, they got their brains out, loaded the rocket and the satellite on an ox cart, and drove leisurely to the launch site.
In the 1950s, Charlie Chaplin participated in the Charlie Chaplin Parody Show in San Francisco at the height of his popularity. As a result, he was only in 20th place.
Look, this is the true face of the so-called "weapons of mass destruction" captured by the US military on the battlefield in Iraq. Looking at their smiling faces, it is obvious that they are quite satisfied with the harvest this time.
At the end of Diwali, the residents of the small Indian town stage a shocking "cow dung battle", which is a breathtaking spectacle.
In the 80s of the last century, when electronic devices were not yet widely available, passengers played mahjong for fun, which was fun and timeless, and became a good helper to relieve stress during the journey.
In 1952, Marilyn Monroe was enjoying a burger at a drive-in theater, when she was only 26 years old.
More than 100 years ago, people were full of curiosity and love for "black technology". With the help of fans, they experience the exhilaration of skiing on the snow, as if dancing with the wind, which is very cool.
In 1950, a family version of a five-wheeler bicycle was driving on the road to greet the camera. Now it seems that the designer's brain is really clear enough.
In 1956, a young woman adjusts the stockings she had just purchased from a vending machine. The high technology that was thought to be unique to this era has existed more than half a century ago.
In 1931, during a body armor test on the streets of Berlin, Germany, the policewoman smiled from ear to ear, and was obviously very informative about the new equipment.
In 1908, on the streets of New York, a woman dared to smoke openly, and suddenly became the focus of attention. At that time, this was a big disrespect, because she violated the "female smoking ban".
On the eve of World War II, an American soldier shares chocolates with a fashionably dressed Japanese girl. We are against war because it destroys everything that is good in an instant.
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