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Italian national police in full dress on duty in Sicily, 1943.

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Full length portrait of a young lady, well dressed in 19th century clothing, wearing a hat and a shawl

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King George V's uniformed portrait, which he included in the Christmas letter sent to the British Armed Forces during the First World War in Christmas 1914.

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Porsche 911 R with Gerard Larousse. Tour de France Auto, 1969

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Casablanca Conference, January 14-24, 1943. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Prime Minister Winston S. Churchill.

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A view east down the Thames towards smoke rising from fires in Surrey docks, following the first German air raid of the London Blitz, 7th September 1940. On the left is the Tower of London, and on the right is Tower Bridge.

<div class="md"><p>A view east down the Thames towards smoke rising from fires in Surrey docks, following the first German air raid of the London Blitz, 7th September 1940. On the left is the Tower of London, and on the right is Tower Bridge.</p>
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First Raid Of The Blitz, 1940.

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Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin (German: Ferdinand Adolf Heinrich August Graf von Zeppelin;[1] 8 July 1838 – 8 March 1917) was a German general and later inventor of the Zeppelin rigid airships. His name became synonymous with airships and dominated long-distance flight until the

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Benito Mussolini inspecting italian troops, 1940.

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Bruno's Garret, Washington Square, New York City, 1914.

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Hitler and Chamberlain, 1938

A snow-covered Volkswagen (date unknown)

Captain Leo Schweiter of the 101st Airborne Division with his M1A1 Carbine in Normandy - June 1944

Abraham Lincoln, 1860

A young man from the levant wearing traditional Bedouin clothes, early 1900s.

Mark Twain, c. 1905

Marie Curie was a pioneer in science whose discoveries revolutionized our understanding of radioactivity. Born in Warsaw in 1867, she overcame immense obstacles to pursue her passion for learning, eventually becoming the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only person to win in two scientific fields: Physics and Chemistry. Her research led to the discovery of radium and polonium, transforming both science and medicine. A trailblazer and dedicated researcher, she worked tirelessly, even in the face of personal sacrifice, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire scientists around the world.

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<div class="md"><p>Marie Curie was a pioneer in science whose discoveries revolutionized our understanding of radioactivity. Born in Warsaw in 1867, she overcame immense obstacles to pursue her passion for learning, eventually becoming the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only person to win in two scientific fields: Physics and Chemistry. Her research led to the discovery of radium and polonium, transforming both science and medicine. A trailblazer and dedicated researcher, she worked tirelessly, even in the face of personal sacrifice, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire scientists around the world.</p>

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Marie Curie, ca 1900

These knife grinders had the nickname of ventres jaunes or ‘yellow stomachs’ referring to the yellow dust released by the grinding wheels.

By laying face down, these yellow stomachs would save their backs from being hunched over all day. Workers were encourage to bring their dogs to not only keep them company but to act as heaters to keep them warm by having the dogs lie on their legs!

<div class="md"><p>These knife grinders had the nickname of ventres jaunes or ‘yellow stomachs’ referring to the yellow dust released by the grinding wheels.</p>

<p>By laying face down, these yellow stomachs would save their backs from being hunched over all day. Workers were encourage to bring their dogs to not only keep them company but to act as heaters to keep them warm by having the dogs lie on their legs!</p>
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1902: knife grinders in Thiers, France

8/1/1914-Berlin, Germany: World War I mobilization in Berlin, August 1, 1914. Two officers putting up a poster announcing decree in Tiergarden while German boys watch.

Major-General Geoffrey Keyes, General Sir Bernard Montgomery and Lieutenant-General George S, Patton studying a map of Sicily at the Royal Palace in Palermo, 3rd September 1943 whilst planning the Allied invasion

August 3, 1909, children stand mesmerized as Louis Blériot's plane soars above the sands of Calais.

A Japanese mother and child, dressed in traditional clothing, siting amid rubble and burnt trees in Hiroshima, 4 months after the Atomic Bomb was dropped. December, 1945                           by Alfred Eisenstaedt

From the Oval Office of the White House, US President Franklin D. Roosevelt speaks to the world on February 23, 1942, over one of the most elaborate radio hookups ever prepared for a "fireside chat." In the speech, he warns that the United States, scorning a "turtle policy" of "not sticking our necks out, will carry the war to the enemy." Here, the President is shown as he points to a map to emphasize a point

<div class="md"><p>From the Oval Office of the White House, US President Franklin D. Roosevelt speaks to the world on February 23, 1942, over one of the most elaborate radio hookups ever prepared for a &quot;fireside chat.&quot; In the speech, he warns that the United States, scorning a &quot;turtle policy&quot; of &quot;not sticking our necks out, will carry the war to the enemy.&quot; Here, the President is shown as he points to a map to emphasize a point</p>
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FDR pointing at the map, 1942

Supermarine Spitfire Mark IAs, (N3289 DW-K and R6595 DW-O nearest), of No 610 Squadron, Royal Air Force based at Biggin Hill, Kent, flying in three 'vic' formations, during the Battle Of Britain, World War II, 24 July 1940

<div class="md"><p>Supermarine Spitfire Mark IAs, (N3289 DW-K and R6595 DW-O nearest), of No 610 Squadron, Royal Air Force based at Biggin Hill, Kent, flying in three &#39;vic&#39; formations, during the Battle Of Britain, World War II, 24 July 1940</p>
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The battle of Britain, WW2, 1942

The Warsaw Uprising of August 1944 was one of the most significant acts of resistance during World War II, led by the Polish Home Army (Armia Krajowa) against Nazi occupation. For 63 harrowing days, Polish insurgents, many of them young men and women, fought valiantly to liberate their city and reclaim their freedom. This photo captures members of the “Koszta” Company, exemplifying the unity, courage, Their legacy endures as a symbol of resilience and the unyielding spirit of Warsaw.

<div class="md"><p>The Warsaw Uprising of August 1944 was one of the most significant acts of resistance during World War II, led by the Polish Home Army (Armia Krajowa) against Nazi occupation. For 63 harrowing days, Polish insurgents, many of them young men and women, fought valiantly to liberate their city and reclaim their freedom. This photo captures members of the “Koszta” Company, exemplifying the unity, courage, Their legacy endures as a symbol of resilience and the unyielding spirit of Warsaw.</p>
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The Warsaw uprising, august 1944.

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Red army soldiers on night reconnaisance on the first baltic front, world war 2, june 1944.

Young JFK, ca1953

MacArthur wading ashore in the Philippines - by Carl Mydans, October 1944 

"Easter morning, T/5 William E. Thomas...and Pfc. Joseph Jackson...will roll specially prepared eggs on Hitler's lawn.", 03/10/1945. Instagram: @spektonzcolorizations

Audrey Hepburn by Bassano Ltd, 1951

A team of British soldiers, situated in a shell hole on the Western Front during World War I, using a daylight signaling lamp,1916.

<div class="md"><p>A team of British soldiers, situated in a shell hole on the Western Front during World War I, using a daylight signaling lamp,1916.</p>
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A team of British soldiers, situated in a shell hole on the Western Front during World War I, using a daylight signaling lamp, 1916

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Full length portrait of a young lady, well dressed in 19th century clothing, wearing a hat and a shawl

Audrey Hepburn by Bassano Ltd, 1951