10 Interesting Photographs From The Past That Might Help You Learn Something New

Old pictures combine two elements that curious minds like – history and photography. But have you ever wondered why you like looking at pictures more than written history? Why is that volume of World History so boring and less informative when it doesn’t have any photographs in it? That's because our brain processes images 60,000 times faster than text, making it easier to learn through visual stimuli.

With the help of online communities such as Historical Pictures, we can keep learning more about our history and planet. It's a Facebook group where people post fascinating images from the past. "Going back to the past. Exploring Earth's true history," the group admin's bio claims. So let's explore the past together, Pandas, shall we?

10 PHOTOS

#1

A group of kids had arranged to care for and feed the dog after the owner had died, England 1936.

#2

Austrian Boy Receives New Shoes During WWII.

#3

19-year-old Shigeki Tanaka was a survivor of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and he then went on to win the 1951 Boston Marathon. The crowd was silent.

Historical Pictures is a Facebook group created by a page of the same name. And the creator is the same person behind the Historic Pix IG page. We've written about it before and even spoken with its creator, Peter Cors. Both the IG and FB pages share interesting and rare historical photos. 

The difference with the Historical Pictures group is that it's a community effort – members can share photographs they deem worthy of sharing. The group boasts over 66k members and has been going strong since 2018. It also has an educational mission, as it urges its community members to learn more about the US and world history through this group.

#4

Child labor strike in Philadelphia, 1902

#5

Young girl Kiowa tribe, Oklahoma, 1894

#6

Jesse Owens broke the World record 200 - 200-meter race at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin

Back in 2022, the admin of the Historical Pictures page and its group told Bored Panda why he thinks historic photographs are important today. "Especially in this day and age, it is a good reminder that, while history isn't always pretty, it's okay to talk about it and enter in respectful discourse."

"I try to comment to, and talk with, as many followers as possible to share opinions and debate. It feels really good to have healthy and respectful discussions with strangers. It reminds me that this is what social media is all about. It makes me very happy to talk with others about a shared hobby/interest," Peter told Bored Panda back then.

#7

A streetcar conductor in Seattle does not allow passengers aboard without a mask during the Spanish Flu pandemic, in 1918.

#8

In 1941, Slovenian Albina Mali-Hočevar joined the People's Liberation Movement at the age of 16. She was wounded twice as a resistance fighter at the age of 17. For the remainder of the war, she worked as a nurse.

#9

U.S. cavalry soldiers pose in front of a sequoia in Yosemite known as "Grizzly Giant," in 1900.
This tree still stands today.

The creator of the Historical Pictures group also previously told us his motivation behind creating the Historic Pix IG page. "I want people to feel something when they see a piece of history. Especially for myself, seeing a memorable picture from the past helps me put life into context and appreciate the little things a bit more."

#10

An exotic dancer demonstrates that her underwear was too large to have exposed herself after undercover police officers arrested her in Florida! 1983.