History pics

A collection of pictures saved from disappearing to time.

This was the view as the iconic tower slowly climbed above Paris and straight into history.

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

Construction Workers Lunchtime 1931 St Johns Bridge N. Portland Oregon historic bw photo by Ray Atkeson

For over a century photography has captured, documented and shaped the course of history, with some leaving a lasting legacy.

A picture can speak a thousand words.

Amphibious landings that took place from Gallipoli (WWI) right into WWII and post WWII era especially during conflicts against Communism,

President Franklin Roosevelt called December 7, 1941, "a date which will live in infamy." On that day, Japanese planes attacked the United States Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii Territory. The bombing killed more than 2,300 Americans. It completely destroyed the American battleship U.S.S. Arizona and capsized the U.S.S. Oklahoma. The attack sank or beached a total of twelve ships and damaged nine others. 160 aircraft were destroyed and 150 others damaged. The attack took the country by…

Modern life in Iran, from comedic hot baths on the beach to the long shadows cast by war in Iraq

A photographer can capture a millisecond of time that will fascinate the audience for many lifetimes.