We at HistoryColored have decided to curate 50 interesting, rare and iconic photos from history. There are many reasons why a photograph may be featured on this list. Some of the reasons include: it was the first time something was ever captured on camera, it shows a famous figure from history, the image depicts an important historical event, it is a “rare” photo that does not get shared as much as it should, or it is an “iconic” historical photo. It may not fall under any of these categories but can still be featured in this list for a different reason.
These photographs are in no particular order. They have been curated and added to the list over a long period of time, so no decision was taken on how they should be ordered. Be sure to take the time to check out every historical photograph featured on this list!
As well as this list, be sure to check out the other photos featured on HistoryColored!
1. The First Photograph Ever Taken, 1826 or 1827
![The first photograph in history, the view from a window at Le Gras in 1826 or 1827.](https://i0.wp.com/historycolored.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/View_from_the_Window_at_Le_Gras_Joseph_Nicephore_Niepce.jpg?resize=800%2C556&ssl=1)
2. General William Tecumseh Sherman, circa 1865
![Side profile photograph of General William Tecumseh Sherman in his Union Army military uniform in c. 1865](https://i0.wp.com/historycolored.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/William_Tecumseh_Sherman.jpg?resize=800%2C1024&ssl=1)
3. Dali Atomicus, 1948
![Salvador Dali suspended in mid air along with other objects within the iconic photograph Dali Atomicus taken in 1948](https://i0.wp.com/historycolored.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/DaliIconic.jpg?resize=800%2C642&ssl=1)
4. The Solvay Conference on Quantum Mechanics, 1927
![Key attendees of the 1927 Solvay conference photographed sitting down and in suits. The names are Auguste Piccard, Émile Henriot, Paul Ehrenfest, Édouard Herzen, Théophile de Donder, Erwin Schrödinger, Jules-Émile Verschaffelt, Wolfgang Pauli, Werner Heisenberg, Ralph Howard Fowler, Léon Brillouin,
Peter Debye, Martin Knudsen, William Lawrence Bragg, Hendrik Anthony Kramers, Paul Dirac, Arthur Compton, Louis de Broglie, Max Born, Niels Bohr,
Irving Langmuir, Max Planck, Marie Skłodowska Curie, Hendrik Lorentz, Albert Einstein, Paul Langevin, Charles Eugène Guye, Charles Thomson Rees Wilson, Owen Willans Richardson](https://i0.wp.com/historycolored.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/SolvayConference1927.jpg?resize=800%2C551&ssl=1)
5. King George V & Tsar Nicholas II Together, 1913
![Nicholas II of Russia photographed alongside similar looking and cousin King George V of the United Kingdom, while wearing military uniform.](https://i0.wp.com/historycolored.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/TsarNicholasandKingGeorge-e1597176925482.jpg?resize=640%2C808&ssl=1)
6. The Manhattan Bridge Under Construction, 1909
![Photographs of the Manhattan Bridge under construction. You can see the layout of the bridge but there is still a lot to build. March 23 1909.](https://i0.wp.com/historycolored.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/ManhattanBridgeConstruction1909.jpg?resize=800%2C482&ssl=1)
7. Soviet Prisoner of War, 1940
![An injured Prisoner of War from the Soviet Union with a bandage around his bloody head, with clothing wrapped around his body. He looks cold as he is near the Arctic Circle where temperatures can get to -43 degrees Celsius](https://i0.wp.com/historycolored.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/SovietPOW.jpg?resize=800%2C522&ssl=1)
8. Dr. Wernher von Braun with 5 F-1 Engines
![Aerospace engineer Wernher von Braun standing next to five F-1 rocket engines in 1969.](https://i0.wp.com/historycolored.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/VonBraunF1Engines.jpg?resize=800%2C994&ssl=1)
My Husband Accused Me of Embarrassing Him While I Was Birthing Our Child, So I Taught Him a Lesson
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My husband Owen and I were thrilled to welcome our baby, Liam. Our families were supportive, and the pregnancy went well. However, childbirth was painful, and Owen made remarks about my yelling, which hurt deeply.
One evening, while Liam slept, I brought up Owen’s comments during labor. He admitted to saying I was embarrassing him, but his response was defensive. His attitude shocked me, revealing a side of him I didn’t like. I locked myself in the bedroom with Liam, reflecting on his character.
A week later, we had dinner at my parents’ house. I encouraged my sisters to share their childbirth experiences, highlighting their supportive spouses. Owen listened quietly, realizing his mistakes. When it was my turn, I focused on Owen’s positive actions during my pregnancy. This led to a heartfelt apology from him, and he promised to be a better partner.
Driving home, I felt at peace. By choosing compassion over confrontation, I gave us a chance to move forward. Have you ever faced a similar situation? Would you have forgiven your husband or confronted him publicly? Let us know on Facebook!
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