Historical Figures

All of you history, anthropology, and archeology-loving Pandas out there, hang on to your seats. Have we got a treat in store for you! If you’ve ever wondered what historical figures would look like if they were alive right here and now, then look no further—Becca Saladin has you covered. Becca, who works as a full-time graphic designer, created the Royalty Now series as a way to bring the past into the present and to help us look at history from a new angle. Check out Becca’s newest…

Is Mrs. Obama really the first black First Lady? Which US bill features a black man? You’ll be surprised at the historical figures you didn’t know were black.

Fueled by his passion for history, photographer Drew Gardner recreated portraits of some of the world's most famous historical figures, featuring their direct descendants as models.

Is Mrs. Obama really the first black First Lady? Which US bill features a black man? You’ll be surprised at the historical figures you didn’t know were black.

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We bring you a list of historical figures who lived Long enough to be photographed.

Due to the elevated status of celebrities, we often forget that they are normal people, just like anyone else. But the glitz and glamour dazes us, and we forget that, if only for a moment. Same applies to famous historical personalities, and even to a greater extent: we can only see them through the works of (usually) great artists, and this dash of artistic genius always make these personalities look like demigods from a long-gone era of heroic men and women. But just like with celebrities…

History Trivia: Take this quiz to see how well your historical figures by matching them to their half-erased names. Only a true history buff will pass this quiz! #historyquiz #historyfacts #trivia #historicalfigures

The most famous women in history include religious figures, physicists, politicians and more.

Joan of Arc as a Gen Z'er?!