Famous people in history

Most often the color palette that we associate with history is limited to black and white only. But have you ever imagined what did people, their outfits and backgrounds look like in real life - in color? Members of this one group on reddit, called r/ColorizedHistory, sure have: they pick historic photos that we have only seen in black and white, and bring them back to life by digitally coloring them.

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

These are some of their most famous quotes from famous women, including Malala Yousafzai and Michelle Obama, that stand the test of time.

Sigmund Freud was the founding father of psychoanalysis, a theory which explains human behavior. His contributions to psychology are vast. Freud was one of the most influential people of the twentieth century and his enduring legacy has influenced not only psychology, but art, literature and even the way people bring up their children. Freud’s lexicon has become embedded within the vocabulary of western society. Words he introduced through his theories are now used by everyday people, such…

Who knew there were so many hot historical figures from the last few hundred years? Attractive historical figures can be found in every profession and every ...

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The author of Les Misérables was adored as a painter by such luminaries as Vincent van Gogh and Pablo Picasso

Robert Fulton Paintings In 1789, b. franklin changed

Rosalind Franklin, British scientist best known for her contributions to the discovery of the molecular structure of DNA. Franklin also contributed new insight on the structure of viruses, helping to lay the foundation for the field of structural virology. Learn about her life and career.