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r/HistoricalCapsule

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Explore fascinating old photos and videos that tell stories from days gone by. Share and discuss about moments that shaped history. Join us in celebrating the beauty of the past, one snapshot at a time.

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to r/HistoricalCapsule by zadraaa
1 week ago
Preview thumbnail for Future President Ronald Reagan posing for a sculpture as the 'perfectly proportioned man' in 1940. image
Future President Ronald Reagan posing for a sculpture as the 'perfectly proportioned man' in 1940.
to r/HistoricalCapsule by Timetofartagain
2 weeks ago
Preview thumbnail for Seattle. Pioneer Square, early 1900s image
Seattle. Pioneer Square, early 1900s
to r/HistoricalCapsule by haysewbi
3 weeks ago
Preview thumbnail for 18-year-old Keshia Thomas protecting a Ku Klux Klan member at a KKK rally in Ann Arbor, MI. 1996 image
18-year-old Keshia Thomas protecting a Ku Klux Klan member at a KKK rally in Ann Arbor, MI. 1996
in Ann Arbor, MI
to r/HistoricalCapsule by zadraaa
1 month ago
Preview thumbnail for A Buddha statue in Afghanistan before its destruction in 1992. image
A Buddha statue in Afghanistan before its destruction in 1992.
in Afghanistan
to r/HistoricalCapsule by zadraaa
1 month ago
Preview thumbnail for A cowgirl from the 1880s. image
A cowgirl from the 1880s.
to r/HistoricalCapsule by zadraaa
1 month ago
Preview thumbnail for Ohaguro(black teeth),a sign of social status in Japan between 10th and late 19th century image
Ohaguro(black teeth),a sign of social status in Japan between 10th and late 19th century
in Japan
to r/HistoricalCapsule by Quinoraa
2 months ago
Preview thumbnail for A member of the Women's Royal Army Corps shows her new tattoo to her fellow servicemen, UK, 1943. image
A member of the Women's Royal Army Corps shows her new tattoo to her fellow servicemen, UK, 1943.
to r/HistoricalCapsule by Sad_Remote8378
2 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Officer Chris Amoroso of the NYNJ Police. After saving this pregnant woman during the 9/11 attacks in 2001. Chris decided to go back in for his 5th time. Despite having a wife and baby at home, and being only 29 yrs old, Chris never made it back out. image
Officer Chris Amoroso of the NYNJ Police. After saving this pregnant woman during the 9/11 attacks in 2001. Chris decided to go back in for his 5th time. Despite having a wife and baby at home, and being only 29 yrs old, Chris never made it back out.
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2 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Michael Jackson's reaction to his co-singers in 1985, while they were recording the song "We Are The World". image
Michael Jackson's reaction to his co-singers in 1985, while they were recording the song "We Are The World".
in Colorado
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1 month ago
Preview thumbnail for "Lesbian Twins" - Early 1960s lesbian pulp novel. A concerned man looks on as Hilda joins Jane upstairs for a "nap." image
"Lesbian Twins" - Early 1960s lesbian pulp novel. A concerned man looks on as Hilda joins Jane upstairs for a "nap."
to r/HistoricalCapsule by zadraaa
3 months ago
Preview thumbnail for A map of all of the sunken Japanese ships of WWII. This is eerie. image
A map of all of the sunken Japanese ships of WWII. This is eerie.
in Japan
to r/HistoricalCapsule by zadraaa
1 month ago
Preview thumbnail for 1978 article describing 13-year-old Brooke Shields as a "sultry mix of all-American virgin and wh*re" image
1978 article describing 13-year-old Brooke Shields as a "sultry mix of all-American virgin and wh*re"
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2 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Upon meeting Charlie Chaplin in 1931, Albert Einstein expressed his admiration for Chaplin's art, and said. It's true that you don't speak a word, but the world can understand you," Chaplin retorted, "But your reputation is even larger." When nobody can comprehend you, you are admired by everyone" image
Upon meeting Charlie Chaplin in 1931, Albert Einstein expressed his admiration for Chaplin's art, and said. It's true that you don't speak a word, but the world can understand you," Chaplin retorted, "But your reputation is even larger." When nobody can comprehend you, you are admired by everyone"
to r/HistoricalCapsule by ConnectScience5380
3 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Abe Lincoln refusing to straighten his hair, 1857 image
Abe Lincoln refusing to straighten his hair, 1857
to r/HistoricalCapsule by Front_Eye_510
3 months ago
Preview thumbnail for At 4:31 AM, an unauthorized photo taken of Stalin inside of the Kremlin shows the very moment he was informed that Germany had began their invasion of the Soviet Union. June 22, 1941. image
At 4:31 AM, an unauthorized photo taken of Stalin inside of the Kremlin shows the very moment he was informed that Germany had began their invasion of the Soviet Union. June 22, 1941.
in Germany
to r/HistoricalCapsule by zadraaa
3 months ago
Preview thumbnail for The Arctic ocean photographed in the same place, 107 years ago vs today. image
The Arctic ocean photographed in the same place, 107 years ago vs today.
to r/HistoricalCapsule by zadraaa
2 months ago
Preview thumbnail for AIDS, the homosexual disease threatening American families. 1983 image
AIDS, the homosexual disease threatening American families. 1983
to r/HistoricalCapsule by okmister1
4 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Oldest surviving photograph 1826 or 27 image
Oldest surviving photograph 1826 or 27
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1 month ago
Preview thumbnail for The first known photograph of quadruplets taken in late 1860's. image
The first known photograph of quadruplets taken in late 1860's.
to r/HistoricalCapsule by zadraaa
4 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Hitler declares war on the United States, December 11, 1941. image
Hitler declares war on the United States, December 11, 1941.
in United States
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5 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Pope Giovanni Paolo II in a Ferrari Mondial Cabriolet, 1988. image
Pope Giovanni Paolo II in a Ferrari Mondial Cabriolet, 1988.
to r/HistoricalCapsule by zadraaa
5 months ago
Preview thumbnail for A diamond mine worker is x-rayed at the end of each shift before leaving the mines. South Africa, 1954. image
A diamond mine worker is x-rayed at the end of each shift before leaving the mines. South Africa, 1954.
in South Africa
to r/HistoricalCapsule by zadraaa
2 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Caught Che Guevara before his execution. La Iguera. Bolivia, October 8, 1967 image
Caught Che Guevara before his execution. La Iguera. Bolivia, October 8, 1967
in Bolivia
to r/HistoricalCapsule by zadraaa
5 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Bill Gates introduces Windows 1.0, November 20, 1985, USA image
Bill Gates introduces Windows 1.0, November 20, 1985, USA
to r/HistoricalCapsule by zadraaa
5 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Robert Oppenheimer and Leslie Groves, 1945. image
Robert Oppenheimer and Leslie Groves, 1945.