Historical people

Transgender history can be tricky; to pin down, partly because so many trans people in history couldn't live openly. Even so, today we know of many awesome ...

A collection of pictures saved from disappearing to time.

Artist Bas Uterwijk, from Amsterdam, uses a sophisticated AI software that recognises common facial features to make realistic photo-style portraits of famous figures.

Brigham Morris Young Here’s a collection of historical “drag queens” dating back to the 1800s and then onwards. The reason I’m using “drag queen” in double quotes is because I’m not entirely sure if these people were transgender, cross-dressers, dressing up as women for theatrical purposes or just for the of fun it. The information is very limited for each image. Either way, they’re all gorgeous and seem quite comfortable with themselves in front of a lens during a time when society looked…

Embark on a journey through the rich tapestry of Oklahoma's Native American heritage, nestled at the crossroads of diverse cultures and offering a captivating glimpse into the vibrant traditions and timeless stories of its Indigenous people.

The daguerreotype was the process of development of photography which entered use in 1839 and quickly gained massive popularity in Europe. Invented by a

Lady Jane Grey was made queen of England for nine days in 1553, at age 15, before she was executed by Mary Tudor.

AP photojournalist Horst Faas took this iconic photo on June 18, 1965, during the Vietnam War with the 173rd Airborne Brigade Battalion on defense duty at Phouc Vinh airstrip in…

These iconic photos show a fraction of a second in our world's history. They portray relationships, situations, and the passing of time.